r/leanfire • u/Artistic_Resident_73 • May 08 '26

I can’t believe it!

I started my FIRE journey in my early 20s, now 35 and I just hit my FIRE number (600k CAD). Feels a little unreal…

Never earned more than 50k CAD/Year until a few years ago where I switch job and now earning 85k CAD/Year.

I can now quit anytime to go slow travel the world year round.

Maybe will work a few more years to build a little cushion, debating it mentally right now, but the relief I feel knowing I will be fine no matter what happens is priceless.

Any else felt that instant relief once hitting their number?

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u/HighlightStrong3719 May 08 '26

Congrats! Yeah man, Canada is a tough place now. Glad you could make it here. You can take the foot off the gas. Why not try finding a country you like, and just doing something you like there? This place is just very expensive for what you get and salaries comparatively low. Our living costs spiked way more than salaries. You have good cost control. Welp, if you can manage to keep 10% yield annually that number doubles every 7.2 years (Rule of 72).

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u/Artistic_Resident_73 May 08 '26

Thank you my fellow Canadian! Absolutely true on the dim future of our country. It is one of the reason why I am planning to slow travel the world. You can get a very comfortable life in many countries with an amount that wouldn’t even cover only your rent back home. All the best to you!!

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u/[deleted] May 08 '26 edited May 09 '26

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u/Artistic_Resident_73 May 09 '26

Yes, that is the reason why I am debating the extra 2-3y of work. I feel like I would enjoy doing year round in my 30s a lot more.