Comments on: BREAKING: I (Sort Of) Quit My Job https://clippingchains.com/2020/02/10/breaking-i-sort-of-quit-my-job/ Funding the Adventurous Life Fri, 09 Jul 2021 07:55:56 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 By: Six Important Reasons Not to Retire Early - Physician on FIRE https://clippingchains.com/2020/02/10/breaking-i-sort-of-quit-my-job/#comment-1938 Fri, 09 Jul 2021 07:55:56 +0000 https://clippingchains.com/?p=3452#comment-1938 […] day one when I (sort of) quit my job, I knew on an instinctive level that I needed something meaningful and productive beyond my own […]

]]> By: Q&A with Mr Clipping Chains - Frugal Professor https://clippingchains.com/2020/02/10/breaking-i-sort-of-quit-my-job/#comment-1835 Sat, 20 Feb 2021 16:02:56 +0000 https://clippingchains.com/?p=3452#comment-1835 […] I was 35 years old when I left my corporate job, but I don’t consider myself retired. My story is a bit atypical. I was set and ready to quit around March of 2020, when prior-year bonuses are paid. However, in late 2019 we were informed that our company was being acquired by a competitor and that most employees would not be offered a job. We were to receive a generous severance and sent on our way. I think my jaw bounced off the floor. Through a wonderfully serendipitous event of market and industry forces, I was paid to quit. I describe this experience in more detail here: BREAKING: I (Sort of) Quit My Job. […]

]]> By: Mr. Clipping Chains https://clippingchains.com/2020/02/10/breaking-i-sort-of-quit-my-job/#comment-1655 Sun, 16 Feb 2020 18:54:43 +0000 https://clippingchains.com/?p=3452#comment-1655 In reply to Big Sis.

Thanks! Mrs. CC is always the island of sanity…in the end. Mostly. 😉

]]> By: Big Sis https://clippingchains.com/2020/02/10/breaking-i-sort-of-quit-my-job/#comment-1654 Sun, 16 Feb 2020 17:56:27 +0000 https://clippingchains.com/?p=3452#comment-1654 Yeah! What an amazing accomplishment, something to really be proud of. I can appreciate Mrs CC’s need for additional padding to feel safe. I am inclined to request the same when we reach that time period. Super proud of you guys. Looking forward to hearing about Sicily!

]]> By: Mr. Clipping Chains https://clippingchains.com/2020/02/10/breaking-i-sort-of-quit-my-job/#comment-1653 Sun, 16 Feb 2020 17:06:28 +0000 https://clippingchains.com/?p=3452#comment-1653 In reply to Thrifty-B.

Thanks so much! I appreciate the support.

]]> By: Thrifty-B https://clippingchains.com/2020/02/10/breaking-i-sort-of-quit-my-job/#comment-1652 Sun, 16 Feb 2020 12:12:49 +0000 https://clippingchains.com/?p=3452#comment-1652 This is great to read,…a hearty congratulations to you.

I can certainly see how you would have some mixed emotions mixed in with the excitement at this time in your life.

All the best with this new phase of your life.

Ps. Subscribed and looking forward to reading what comes next for you.

]]> By: Mr. Clipping Chains https://clippingchains.com/2020/02/10/breaking-i-sort-of-quit-my-job/#comment-1651 Tue, 11 Feb 2020 17:15:24 +0000 https://clippingchains.com/?p=3452#comment-1651 In reply to Small Budget Retirement.

I appreciate this comment. As someone a bit on the rebellious side personality-wise, I obviously have struggled with the school and office politics over the years, so the FIRE movement really speaks to me. Perhaps you also identify for baseline personality reasons. Either way, pursuing financial independence provides options, and even if you’re the type to shrug off school and office politics, you can still have power to walk away if the dynamics change (as they inevitably do).

]]> By: Small Budget Retirement https://clippingchains.com/2020/02/10/breaking-i-sort-of-quit-my-job/#comment-1649 Tue, 11 Feb 2020 15:54:45 +0000 https://clippingchains.com/?p=3452#comment-1649 That is awesome.
As I am on my journey to FIREville, I am starting to question if this whole idea of going to college, getting a nice job and climbing the whatever ladder is just a bridge to nowhere; I am even questioning if there are people truly satisfied with their jobs anywhere. It really doesn’t seem like that’s the case, and if so why we all keep perpetuating that idea where getting a job is part of happiness?
With the same token, I find myself pondering if I am just lazy and don’t want to work like everybody else? I just feel like the job really limits my life experience.
There is no day I wake up and I say ” can I do this s*** again today?
Everybody complains about the politics of corporate America, but schools are not much different. So even for teachers, who are supposedly purpose-filled souls the school day, politics and discipline are a complete drag. I don’t know of one teacher who is not looking forward to retiring.
Great story. I really enjoyed your style and wish you the very best.

]]> By: Mr. Clipping Chains https://clippingchains.com/2020/02/10/breaking-i-sort-of-quit-my-job/#comment-1647 Mon, 10 Feb 2020 21:17:19 +0000 https://clippingchains.com/?p=3452#comment-1647 In reply to Brodes.

Yes indeed! Been to Krabi, but not to India.

]]> By: Brodes https://clippingchains.com/2020/02/10/breaking-i-sort-of-quit-my-job/#comment-1646 Mon, 10 Feb 2020 21:15:03 +0000 https://clippingchains.com/?p=3452#comment-1646 In reply to Mr. Clipping Chains.

An empty town/country is a mixed bag. Lots of cheap accommodation, but e.g. few restaurants open. That said, off peak rules for the FIRE crowd. You should think about low budget destinations like Thailand (Krabi) and India (Hampi). Exotic, adventurous, and budget friendly. Enjoy!

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