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When people talk about retiring early, "retiring" usually doesn't mean the same as when you talk about it in the traditional context (ie. sitting on the porch a
by blaabjerg 13y ago
When people talk about retiring early, "retiring" usually doesn't mean the same as when you talk about it in the traditional context (ie. sitting on the porch all day). I can't speak for others, but for me this kind of article is about establishing enough financial security to not have to work every day if I don't want to. Not necessarily quitting my job just because I can, but knowing that I could without significantly affecting my quality of life.
- alan_cx 13y agoYeah, the capitalist part or definition of freedom. The freedom to chose is vital. Think back to all those articles posted about silly insane interview, bad employers, etc. If you are financially independent, you can simply walk. You can choose. You are free. I often wonder is this is partly what goes on in the UK with our welfare state. We have, or once had, that freedom to chose because we could rely on a base level safety blanket.