Did I Accidentally FIRE My Way Out of Burnout?
All my life, I’ve been the queen of frugality—clipping coupons, skipping lattes, and stashing away every extra dollar. I never really understood investing, but my coworkers kept nudging me to put money in my 401k, so I just picked a few random funds and forgot about it.
Fast forward to now: I’m 34, totally burned out at my job, and the thought of quitting without a backup plan is both terrifying and oddly tempting. I finally sat down to look at my finances, and—surprise!—I’ve managed to save $1.25 million, mostly by accident. My annual spending is about $45k, and my investments are all over the place.
But here’s the thing: I’m exhausted, unsure about my next move, and feeling lost. Has anyone else stumbled into FIRE without meaning to? How do you handle the fear of leaving a stressful job when you don’t have everything figured out? I’d love to hear your advice. 😅
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