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Hit FIRE at 35 But Terrified to Leave Corporate Identity Behind 😰💼

Hey everyone, I'm really struggling here and need your advice 😔 After 15 years climbing the corporate ladder, I've finally hit my FIRE number - $1.5M net worth with five kids to support. My financial advisor says I'm set, but here's my problem: I'm absolutely terrified of losing my professional identity. Right now, when people ask "what do you do," I proudly say I'm a senior manager at a Fortune 500 company. But I'm dreaming of quitting to do something stress-free like driving for rideshare or delivery apps - work on MY terms for once! 🚗 The thought of telling people at parties "I deliver food part-time" makes my stomach turn. How pathetic is that? I know my worth shouldn't be tied to my job title, but after building this image for so long, I feel like I'd be throwing it all away. Has anyone else struggled with this ego death after leaving corporate? How did you handle the social awkwardness? I'm desperate for guidance here 💭 #JobCareer #Career #FIRE

4 days ago
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