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"Early" is more a function of what others think! The only objective ways to define early IMO, is either statistically or based off of pension eligibility but even those are fairly subjective and tend to cluster in the mid-60's so anything earlier would be "early."
I think the majority of the folks here retired later than the typical FIRE site (but then they seem to be populated more with aspiring millennials or have side gigs or are "barista" fire). I find the folks here to be a bit more sober and the quality of you all is top-notch!
My original goal was 40 (for FI at least) so am I late at 47 or early?! (John Greaney at 38 was my benchmark back in 1999 when I set my original goal) so I feel sort of late. For most people, being retired at 47 would likely seem very early so I don't really use the term "retired" but usually say I'm taking time to find the prefect job (technically true but I am very, very, very picky). I don't hide my status but do only wear my "Retired, Not my problem anymore" T-shirt when traveling away from my neighborhood to avoid any prejudice/jealousy. It is fun to wear it though as I get a few looks!
"Early" is more a function of what others think! The only objective ways to define early IMO, is either statistically or based off of pension eligibility but even those are fairly subjective and tend to cluster in the mid-60's so anything earlier would be "early."
I think the majority of the folks here retired later than the typical FIRE site (but then they seem to be populated more with aspiring millennials or have side gigs or are "barista" fire). I find the folks here to be a bit more sober and the quality of you all is top-notch!
My original goal was 40 (for FI at least) so am I late at 47 or early?! (John Greaney at 38 was my benchmark back in 1999 when I set my original goal) so I feel sort of late. For most people, being retired at 47 would likely seem very early so I don't really use the term "retired" but usually say I'm taking time to find the prefect job (technically true but I am very, very, very picky). I don't hide my status but do only wear my "Retired, Not my problem anymore" T-shirt when traveling away from my neighborhood to avoid any prejudice/jealousy. It is fun to wear it though as I get a few looks!