Quick update since calling it quits in Sept:
- Have taken two long international trips (3 weeks, 2 weeks)
- Have taken two domestic trips (2 weeks, 1 week)
- Attended three bowl games
- Spent way more time w/ my nieces and nephew
- Purchased a new property (I like real estate
; it's a hobby)
- And a ton of other fun things
Spend has definitely gone up, but since my RE income alone was more than 2x my burn, I still have a ton of buffer left. Net worth has spiked up since market has gone up and still waiting for my additional severance pay, bonus, and RSU vest in 2024.
Overall: 95% - incredibly thankful I made the right choice and absorbed by tons of fun activities. 5% - thinking about what I left on the table. I can't say 100% fun b/c there's still that little part of me that wonders
, BUT have to say that i'm very happy I made my decision and life has been great!