Through a combination of financial independence and my disgust at not feeling appreciated, I decided I was getting a promotion or quitting. The last factor was getting DW on board (kids were easy). So after compiling a number of valid points, I went into my boss and discussed all the things I had done and accomplished and flat out requested a promotion and dropped not very veiled hints that I was not sticking around if this did not happen. After his shock wore off we continued with a very civil, friendly conversation and ended with his saying he needed to speak to his boss at the very least, and my saying I knew it could take weeks or even a few months but I was not willing to wait beyond that nor hearing that I just needed to master or accomplish one more thing.
What might have helped is I think he got the sense I was not bluffing (amazing what confidence millions in assets conveys, not that I disclosed any of that).
So while things normally progress at a snail's pace, couple weeks later he calls me in to congratulate me and they even gave me the title I suggested. Once word got out, I received congratulations from throughout the organization, people in other cities, saying things like you deserve this more than anyone else I know.
As I write this it makes me smile, because even if I have not FIREd, I am FI and at least that led to this.
So I had the nerve to do this, and I know that deep down I am able to take the step to RE (because I really would have had they not given me the promotion), and down the road I still can if things sour somehow. For now I have an extra spring in my step and feel better so I will continue as a working man for the time being.
Anyway just wanted to share with people who will understand.
What might have helped is I think he got the sense I was not bluffing (amazing what confidence millions in assets conveys, not that I disclosed any of that).
So while things normally progress at a snail's pace, couple weeks later he calls me in to congratulate me and they even gave me the title I suggested. Once word got out, I received congratulations from throughout the organization, people in other cities, saying things like you deserve this more than anyone else I know.
As I write this it makes me smile, because even if I have not FIREd, I am FI and at least that led to this.
So I had the nerve to do this, and I know that deep down I am able to take the step to RE (because I really would have had they not given me the promotion), and down the road I still can if things sour somehow. For now I have an extra spring in my step and feel better so I will continue as a working man for the time being.
Anyway just wanted to share with people who will understand.