Early Retirement Debate

You can retire but choose not to.

"Retired" doesn't mean "dislikes almost free money."

Does not having a corporate or regular 9-5 job mean retiring?

It's not a foregone conclusion. Presumably you'll want something to do in retirement.

Hi, almost 60. I hope I can ask this in a kind way.What about retirement? Are you that excited with your work that you don't want to retire? Or were there personal issues?Ugh.. not super kind. Hope you don't take it the wrong way, but it is super interesting to somebody who is mid-career like myself and interested in retirement (whether that means gaming all day or just working on stuff that is "actually" fun.)

It's true, I could afford to retire now (I am <40), but I expect to keep working until I'm completely unemployable (or physically incapable). It's just more fun than anything I've found in my free time. I do work at FAANG btw so it can't be that bad ;).

It's never too early to retire, there are plenty of other things to work on outside of tech

Hey it beats working for the man for 40+ years, enjoying a modest retirement, then dying.

I have a similar story. Although not quite as old, accomplished or rich, i started as a teenager and could retire comfortably at 50. One thing I don't see mentioned by others is that ultimately, helping and giving to others can bring huge meaning to life. One does not have to go far on this planet to see hardship, suffering and injustice. You could choose to work for a company that has a more direct impact on people's lives. Or you could volunteer in your spare time. When I retire I in

I'm yet to meet anyone retired who says "I wish I was still working". Quite the opposite in fact.