Hi Friends,
I've been lurking and thought I'd introduce myself. I'm a 36 years old business school grad and have been climbing the corp ladder the past seven years.
Recently I've grown tired of the corp politics and constant threat of layoffs. I've decided I want to gain more control of my time and life. My goal is to gain FI by the time I'm 45. I'd like to travel and I'd also like to be able to pick work based on what I want to do and not based on compensation. Maybe I'll enjoy working more once I've achieved FI and can quit anytime I want. Just the option can change one's outlook no?
Right now I'm earning low $100s with decent bonuses. My lifestyle and expenses are pretty low right now (save around 60%). I've only got $200K saved in cash & retirement so I've got some catch-up to do. Only mortgage debt now so at least I've paid off my student loans and car note.
Thanks for reading and I look forward to learning from everyone.
Karl
I've been lurking and thought I'd introduce myself. I'm a 36 years old business school grad and have been climbing the corp ladder the past seven years.
Recently I've grown tired of the corp politics and constant threat of layoffs. I've decided I want to gain more control of my time and life. My goal is to gain FI by the time I'm 45. I'd like to travel and I'd also like to be able to pick work based on what I want to do and not based on compensation. Maybe I'll enjoy working more once I've achieved FI and can quit anytime I want. Just the option can change one's outlook no?
Right now I'm earning low $100s with decent bonuses. My lifestyle and expenses are pretty low right now (save around 60%). I've only got $200K saved in cash & retirement so I've got some catch-up to do. Only mortgage debt now so at least I've paid off my student loans and car note.
Thanks for reading and I look forward to learning from everyone.
Karl