Ozziedreamer
Dryer sheet aficionado
- Joined
- Jun 4, 2011
- Messages
- 29
Hi
Some of you may have read my introductory post where I mentioned I am divorced.
Now that I am divorced, I am finding I am saving a lot more money. The ex couldnt cook so a significant amount of money went into takeway food. Also she loved to shop and also stayed at home (did not work) so all utility bills were large (heaters on all day. etc) As well as that, my career has improved (aka salary increased significantly since divorce) because I am now able to stay back later, travel at short notice, etc. without having to consult anyone.
I know that for some, divorce sets you back significantly from your goals of FIRE, particularly in long marriages. In my case, mine was neither short nor long, and I can now budget exactly how much I can save, achieve that every month, and I know in 10 or 15 or 20 years exactly how much I should have (thanks to the wonders of Excel), and if I choose to, could well become a multi millionaire if I want to work that long (I know many on this forum are that or will be idc)
So I guess the moral of the story is where you have 2 compatible people from a money perspective (ie both savers), then FIRE is a real possibility. I am not advocating divorce as a means to FIRE, but just wondering if there are any others out there who have had similar experiences (ie FIRE has become a distint possibility, or in fact actually realised, since divorce)
And please dont get me wrong, marriage can be very good where you have 2 like minded people with the same set of goals, etc - am not trying to suggest otherwise.
Some of you may have read my introductory post where I mentioned I am divorced.
Now that I am divorced, I am finding I am saving a lot more money. The ex couldnt cook so a significant amount of money went into takeway food. Also she loved to shop and also stayed at home (did not work) so all utility bills were large (heaters on all day. etc) As well as that, my career has improved (aka salary increased significantly since divorce) because I am now able to stay back later, travel at short notice, etc. without having to consult anyone.
I know that for some, divorce sets you back significantly from your goals of FIRE, particularly in long marriages. In my case, mine was neither short nor long, and I can now budget exactly how much I can save, achieve that every month, and I know in 10 or 15 or 20 years exactly how much I should have (thanks to the wonders of Excel), and if I choose to, could well become a multi millionaire if I want to work that long (I know many on this forum are that or will be idc)
So I guess the moral of the story is where you have 2 compatible people from a money perspective (ie both savers), then FIRE is a real possibility. I am not advocating divorce as a means to FIRE, but just wondering if there are any others out there who have had similar experiences (ie FIRE has become a distint possibility, or in fact actually realised, since divorce)
And please dont get me wrong, marriage can be very good where you have 2 like minded people with the same set of goals, etc - am not trying to suggest otherwise.