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#RI-6a7aa8bc·4 months ago·
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Lookback: 1 year after hitting FIRE number

Walking away from high-paying job

Job stress affects family life, but high pay is for goals

What I wish I knew
"Considered income growth before setting FIRE number"
If I could tell you one thing
"Reassess FIRE goals when income unexpectedly increases"
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Significant downsides.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.
SettledMixedSevere

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