Comments on: The Slow Transition to Early Retirement https://modernfimily.com/the-slow-transition-to-early-retirement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-slow-transition-to-early-retirement Helping other families and individuals reach financially Independence Thu, 10 Dec 2020 06:16:07 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 By: Court and Nic https://modernfimily.com/the-slow-transition-to-early-retirement/#comment-805 Sat, 14 Nov 2020 13:41:58 +0000 https://modernfimily.com/?p=3646#comment-805 In reply to Chris @ Mindful Explorer.

Hey Chris great comment and I agree that there is some muddying of the waters. As you know, we too are on team FIRE, not FI – we’re just taking a gradual and slower approach to reaching it during these end years. I think the principles of FIRE should be applied no matter how long your plan is projected to take as there are some many additional benefits besides the money (happiness, the environment, etc).

]]> By: Chris @ Mindful Explorer https://modernfimily.com/the-slow-transition-to-early-retirement/#comment-784 Thu, 12 Nov 2020 16:06:51 +0000 https://modernfimily.com/?p=3646#comment-784 I listened to the Fioneers on ExploreFI and my only commentary would be that over the last few years you either want to be FI or your want to FIRE. There is a muddying of waters in the two and I personally embrace the later as life is finite. I admire your path as it is slowed down but is 100% about FIRE. Stay the course and don’t trade hours of life for money, learn what you value most and reach for it.

]]> By: Court and Nic https://modernfimily.com/the-slow-transition-to-early-retirement/#comment-722 Mon, 02 Nov 2020 05:53:56 +0000 https://modernfimily.com/?p=3646#comment-722 In reply to Financial Fred.

Yes, the balance has been great so far and it’s definitely been the right decision for us! Thanks for stopping by Financial Fred 🙂

]]> By: Financial Fred https://modernfimily.com/the-slow-transition-to-early-retirement/#comment-715 Sat, 31 Oct 2020 01:51:51 +0000 https://modernfimily.com/?p=3646#comment-715 Sounds like you have found a wonderful balance, that includes massages, congrats! That is key, as you mentioned, finding the balance that works for you!

]]> By: Court and Nic https://modernfimily.com/the-slow-transition-to-early-retirement/#comment-652 Tue, 13 Oct 2020 01:57:30 +0000 https://modernfimily.com/?p=3646#comment-652 In reply to Impersonal Finances.

It really has been a great set up for us for exactly the reasons you laid out. If you’re able to create a happy life as you approach your FIRE number, shifting to part time may be a great way to test the waters and taste the sweet life while allowing your portfolio to continue to grow.

]]> By: Impersonal Finances https://modernfimily.com/the-slow-transition-to-early-retirement/#comment-651 Mon, 12 Oct 2020 19:30:12 +0000 https://modernfimily.com/?p=3646#comment-651 Working part time, with benefits, seems like the best of both worlds. Reap some of the corporate rewards and a semblance of work structure & community without letting it dominate your life. Seems like you are in a great spot!

]]> By: Court and Nic https://modernfimily.com/the-slow-transition-to-early-retirement/#comment-640 Fri, 09 Oct 2020 14:21:46 +0000 https://modernfimily.com/?p=3646#comment-640 In reply to Moon.

Exactly! It’s all about figuring out that mindset shift and once you have that “ah-ha” moment you realize the process itself is part of the experience and should be enjoyable too!

]]> By: Court and Nic https://modernfimily.com/the-slow-transition-to-early-retirement/#comment-639 Fri, 09 Oct 2020 14:15:35 +0000 https://modernfimily.com/?p=3646#comment-639 In reply to Cass.

Exactly! It’s all about the balance and designing the life you want to live along the way. And realizing how great life really can be 🙂 You guys are doing it right! We took a 6 month break in 2015 when moving from Florida to Canada and it was an awesome reset and travel experience full of memories – I’m guessing your 12 month break was similar!

]]> By: Court and Nic https://modernfimily.com/the-slow-transition-to-early-retirement/#comment-638 Fri, 09 Oct 2020 14:13:36 +0000 https://modernfimily.com/?p=3646#comment-638 In reply to Steveark.

Haha yes it’s a sweet setup which makes it hard to think about leaving! Many larger companies in Canada will provide such health perks – it’s all about preventative care here which is that way it should be! Each of my family members get 4 massages a year for free, even our little nugget if we really wanted to spoil her lol.

]]> By: Moon https://modernfimily.com/the-slow-transition-to-early-retirement/#comment-636 Thu, 08 Oct 2020 17:01:38 +0000 https://modernfimily.com/?p=3646#comment-636 Once you figure it out, working — and/or gliding — into FI is rather enjoyable (gamified as you point out here). With FI success, the process >itself< is something to be savored, and your decision to glide makes perfect sense in that regard. I concur on all points and have followed that rhyme myself, in an entirely different field and circumstance, but it's the principles that play. The Game Is Afoot(tm)! COMPOUND FREEDOM sends.

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