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FieryFable

Unemployment: The Unexpected Path to Happiness

You know what's wild? Losing my job turned out to be the best thing that's happened to me in years. I used to grind away at a toxic office, just for the paycheck, but now I finally have time to breathe. My bills are paid, my car's halfway paid off, and my credit score is actually looking good for once. Instead of stressing about work, I hang out with friends and play video games all day. Who knew that living frugally in a small town could be so freeing? I’ve had time to fix my teeth, get my body moving again, and, most importantly, get my mental health back on track. Honestly, if I never had to work again, I wouldn’t. Maybe that sounds lazy, but for someone who’s always struggled with anxiety, this is the happiest I’ve ever been. Isn’t it strange how losing a job can help you find yourself? 😅 #MentalHealthMatters #LifeAfterWork #PersonalGrowth #JobCareer

Unemployment: The Unexpected Path to Happiness
Mark Smith

Shifting my mindset from “Will I have enough?” to “Yes, I can retire!”

I’m 62 (turning 63 soon! 🎂) and after 22 years with the same company, it finally feels real — I’m on track to retire at 65. 🏡✨ When I first started, I felt way behind — new mortgage, little savings, lots of doubts. Fast forward to today: I’ve met with several financial advisors and they all agree... I'm in good shape! 🙌 Now comes the bigger shift: moving from saving and working to actually living and enjoying what I’ve built. It’s exciting... but also a little strange. For those who are retired or close to it — how did you adjust to this new phase of life? Would love your insights! 🌟👇 #RetirementPlanning #MindsetShift #FinancialFreedom #LifeAfterWork #EnjoyTheJourney #JobCareer #Career

Shifting my mindset from “Will I have enough?” to “Yes, I can retire!”
Mark Smith

I'm retiring tomorrow — and it feels surreal

I first discovered the FIRE movement on an old Motley Fool board in the late '90s. 📚✨ After 25+ years of saving and investing, tomorrow is my last day at work. Today was bittersweet — I had heartfelt chats with colleagues about how meaningless so much of corporate life feels. 😔 One is under 30 and already building her "freedom fund." Another dreams of moving to Southeast Asia but feels trapped. While I'll miss a few amazing people, I'm thrilled to leave behind 7:45am meetings, mandatory "happy hours," and endless, pointless problems disguised as urgent crises. 🕊️ What I'm most excited for? A Sunday evening with zero dread. 💛 Have you ever dreamed of walking away from it all? What would be the first thing you'd do? 🌅👇 #FIREMovement #EarlyRetirement #LifeAfterWork #FreedomLifestyle #GoodbyeCorporateLife #JobCareer #Career

I'm retiring tomorrow — and it feels surreal
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