I'm about 2 years from FIRE. I am self employed as a consultant, and I have a lot of clients that I like, and as much work as I can handle. I see a problem coming that once I decide to retire it will be very hard to say no to my faithful clients. And it seems the older I get the more in demand I am.
Also, this business is a cash cow...it is going to be hard to kill the cow which is essentially what I have to do (no I can't "sell the business" to another person). I don't feel comfortable refering the work to other consultants in my field (my clients aren't ready for their predatory pricing practices, among other things).
I suppose it is a nice problem to have as opposed to other kinds of problems, but has anyone else here dealt with the emotional issue of turning away good clients and killing of a good thing?
Also, this business is a cash cow...it is going to be hard to kill the cow which is essentially what I have to do (no I can't "sell the business" to another person). I don't feel comfortable refering the work to other consultants in my field (my clients aren't ready for their predatory pricing practices, among other things).
I suppose it is a nice problem to have as opposed to other kinds of problems, but has anyone else here dealt with the emotional issue of turning away good clients and killing of a good thing?