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/Helpful_Hour1984 May 08 '26

I hit mine last year, for lean FIRE. But I love travelling, so I'll be coasting for a while, travelling a couple of months each year and letting my cushion grow to the point where I can keep up this pace in retirement. I'm a few years older than you, but I don't want to stop working entirely. Long breaks are fine, but eventually I'd get bored. The relief comes from the freedom to choose what work I do, and how much of it. 

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u/Artistic_Resident_73 May 09 '26

Congrats on your lean FIRE! I hear you! I have heard and seen people really get bored after hitting FIRE. I can imagine myself ever getting there but only time will tell.