The "Do Nothing after RE" thread prompted me to wonder how many ERer's and ER-hopefuls have had pre-ER opportunities to get a taste of 'the life'. That is, before being FI, did you have a time in your life when you were not w*rking (or schooling), and as a result, know you will be able to fill your time.
I was living alone and found myself unemployed for 14 months. I was never bored and had plenty to do. While $$ was tight and I needed to w*rk after unemployment ran out, I didn't miss the grind, and the experience made me certain that if I can get to FIRE I will be able to set my own schedule with ease.
I was living alone and found myself unemployed for 14 months. I was never bored and had plenty to do. While $$ was tight and I needed to w*rk after unemployment ran out, I didn't miss the grind, and the experience made me certain that if I can get to FIRE I will be able to set my own schedule with ease.