I just read the article and don’t see the issue. I think there are, in fact, a lot of people who thought FIRE sounded romantic and easy, and are now learning that it’s hard for some folks. I see nothing wrong with a confessional where people can come out, explain what they’ve learned and how it’s changed them, and perhaps make the decision to go back to work.
I have no idea the proportion of folks who are legitimately FIRE vs those who decided to “fake it til they make it.” But clearly there are some of each.
Another way of thinking about it is: No amount of negative FIRE articles are going to force you back to w*rk if you’re truly financially independent.
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