Is My FIRE Number Just a Fantasy?

Lately, I've been obsessed with figuring out my FIRE number, but the more I calculate, the more confused I get. I live in Austin, where rent keeps climbing, and my job in marketing feels less secure every day. I keep wondering—am I even close to setting a realistic target, or am I just chasing a mirage? To make things trickier, my partner and I are thinking about having two kids someday. How do you even begin to plan for that when every spreadsheet tells a different story? I feel stuck between dreaming of early retirement and the reality of endless bills. Has anyone else felt this lost trying to plan for the future? I could really use some advice from people who've been there. 😅 #FIRE #CareerPlanning #WorkplaceStruggles #JobCareer