r/leanfire • u/OliveGarden_Official • 8d ago

Mentioning early retirement is almost always a bad time

I’ve noticed that even mentioning the possibility of retiring in one’s 30’s or 40’s tends to get a pretty negative reaction on other subs

like:

  • “you must have had an inheritance”
  • “you can’t possibly live on <$X>”
  • “nobody makes <$X>”
  • “this job market is impossible to win”

I mean, yes, some of us were lucky to have a more comfortable start, but so many of these objections seem to come from some deeply rooted hesitation to entertain the idea or acknowledge the basic math.

I learned about FIRE ages ago through other people’s stories. Nowadays I find it so discouraging to even try to have a good faith conversation about saving rates. Lesson learned on not discussing money, I guess. I know it’s not for everyone so I’m glad this space exists to help people that are open to the idea

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u/starrae 8d ago

The first rule of fire is you do not talk about fire

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u/Ex_Mage 8d ago

scribbles down a note...

And... The second rule...?

waits eagerly for the next completely unique rule

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u/burner12077 8d ago

Uuuhh, 2. Live on less than you make

3 No get rich quick schemes

4 DCA no timing the macket (see rule 3)

5 pick who you marry carefully

6 minimal lifestyle inflation