> The people throwing themselves into demanding jobs and chasing promotions to maximize their salary aren’t doing it just to put food on the table. It is in or

> The people throwing themselves into demanding jobs and chasing promotions to maximize their salary aren’t doing it just to put food on the table. It is in order to put food on the table. Not today but for the next 20 years after you're no longer earning an income. Also, other hobbies that cost money. Early retirement is very expensive. Even if you reduce your expenses. In theory, the higher your income the sooner you can get there. Financial Independence / Early Retirement is not about having a low stress job.