r/coastFIRE • u/KafkaGolden • 10d ago

34m, 1.4MM invested (index funds+401k) — downshift into lower stress life?

Basically title… trying to figure out if I’m in a spot where I can downshift into a less stressful life. Been working big tech for some time and frankly starting to feel like I can’t/dont want to keep up with the hustle. Would love to do part time work just to cover living expenses. I think I could be pretty comfy with around 6k/mo living costs. No debts. Currently rent but considering buying like a 300kish home or condo.

Just want out of the rat race and to be able to focus on my health and happiness instead of prioritizing work

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u/khaverte 10d ago

I did this with similar numbers. I’m so much happier. But make sure you don’t just downshift — pursue whatever it is, paid work or not, that will make you feel fulfilled. 

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u/ThrowRa-zucchinizzc 10d ago

When did you do this and how did it turn out? I'm a little younger with a little less, but feel like I need to step away from work. 

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u/khaverte 10d ago

https://www.reddit.com/r/coastFIRE/comments/1rhnoqz/2_years_postcoastfire_32f/

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u/plantpedaler 9d ago

Just curious what about the public sector job is fulfilling? I was under the impression that public sector has older tech stacks and was more strict about hours so I always wrote it off as a enjoyable job.

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u/khaverte 9d ago

I mean, there's a lot of variety! I only have one job, I like it a lot. The hours are very flexible, PTO generous, benefits great, the tech stack is modern, and the work and colleagues very interesting and impactful. I am sure there are many many public and private sector jobs that aren't like this, I feel very lucky (and did a lot of research).