Hello everyone
I’ve been meaning to post my profile for close to two years (has it been that long), after hanging out and reading most of the posts on the board…so here it goes:
I fall into the young dreamer category and just recently turned 30 years old. My job is more or less a database admin. I really enjoy the technical parts of the job, however I don’t like all the office politics and other stuff that comes with the job (and obviously, I'd prefer to be doing something else other than working). I’m married with DW in school studying IT, so that will really help out the FI progress when she graduates and starts working.
When I first found this site, it really opened my eyes and made me pay attention to financial things I was putting off. I think the information here is great, and very helpful. I read the 4 pillars a while back, which was great, but this board had basically already given me the summarized version.
It seems to me one of the most important factors that influences FIRE is having a spouse that is in agreement with the plan and LBYM lifestyle. I was called “cheap” a few times when we first got married, but we’re both on the same page now and DW balances me out if I’m getting too extreme.
Something I’m struggling with is watching family members spend too much, get into credit card debt, not saving for even a basic retirement, etc. I know it’s been discussed here before, but it’s hard to watch this process, and even worries me many times. When you achieve FIRE, is it hard to watch siblings/parents that are working & struggling and have no end in sight?
I’ll wrap this up, but I look forward to posting and offering any info that I have.
Aaron
PS: With so many people changing names lately, it’s sometimes hard to keep track of everyone. A long time ago there used to be a guy named TH that posted a lot…I wonder what ever happened to him… (this is a joke attempt)
I’ve been meaning to post my profile for close to two years (has it been that long), after hanging out and reading most of the posts on the board…so here it goes:
I fall into the young dreamer category and just recently turned 30 years old. My job is more or less a database admin. I really enjoy the technical parts of the job, however I don’t like all the office politics and other stuff that comes with the job (and obviously, I'd prefer to be doing something else other than working). I’m married with DW in school studying IT, so that will really help out the FI progress when she graduates and starts working.
When I first found this site, it really opened my eyes and made me pay attention to financial things I was putting off. I think the information here is great, and very helpful. I read the 4 pillars a while back, which was great, but this board had basically already given me the summarized version.
It seems to me one of the most important factors that influences FIRE is having a spouse that is in agreement with the plan and LBYM lifestyle. I was called “cheap” a few times when we first got married, but we’re both on the same page now and DW balances me out if I’m getting too extreme.
Something I’m struggling with is watching family members spend too much, get into credit card debt, not saving for even a basic retirement, etc. I know it’s been discussed here before, but it’s hard to watch this process, and even worries me many times. When you achieve FIRE, is it hard to watch siblings/parents that are working & struggling and have no end in sight?
I’ll wrap this up, but I look forward to posting and offering any info that I have.
Aaron
PS: With so many people changing names lately, it’s sometimes hard to keep track of everyone. A long time ago there used to be a guy named TH that posted a lot…I wonder what ever happened to him… (this is a joke attempt)