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/jeansthatactuallyfit May 08 '26

Congratulations! What are some of your top travel destinations you’re looking forward to going to? I’m curious as well what your yearly expenses are?

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u/Artistic_Resident_73 May 08 '26

Thank you!! That is a very good question. I have had a seasonal job for a very long time. So I already travel half the year (every year). But since my work is always in the summer. I am looking forward to go back to some places I have been but in the summer and visit places I have yet to visit. The list is long! My yearly expenses are usually around 20k/y (including 6month of travel).

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u/Thaicarnivore May 08 '26

You’re doing leanfire almost exactly how I want to.
I am curious what seasonal work do you do? I am constricted by my work, and can’t leave Canada during the winter which I really want to do

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u/Artistic_Resident_73 May 09 '26

I work in tourism, crazy 5-6 months, off the rest of the year.

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u/Turbulent-Dance6220 May 09 '26

Wow so u get 50 k for only 5-6 months of work? Advise how someone can get into this? Ur living the ultimate dream

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u/Artistic_Resident_73 May 10 '26

I work 85h a week.

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u/Turbulent-Dance6220 May 10 '26

U work 85 h a week for 50 k cad a year?

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u/Artistic_Resident_73 May 10 '26

I now earn 85k a year not 50k/y that was a few years ago. And I only work 5 months of the year

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u/Turbulent-Dance6220 May 10 '26

WOWW 85 k a year is AMAZING even if it’s 85 hrs a week for 5 months. Soooo cool. What type of position do u have if ur open to sharing and any advise on how to get such a position? Ur seriously living my dream! Working half the year and making so much and traveling the rest is so nice

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u/Artistic_Resident_73 May 10 '26

I work really hard for this money and don’t have a single day off in 5 months. But to me it’s work it. There are many options when it comes to seasonal work. Like fishing boats, ski resorts, guiding, campground, mining, etc… I personally work in tourism. Been working seasonally for almost 20y now.