I FIRE’d March 2023. The first two months I felt really free. I traveled quite a bit and connected with a lot of people. But now that the dust has settled, people no longer seem to care or reach out as much. I’m starting to self-doubt and am sometimes worried if I killed my career. What if I can’t find another job if I need to? What if I get bored? I still check my accounts often and need to remind myself that it’s better to be frugal and bored than working and miserable. :)

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Do you think you'll realistically need to go back to work? Is the lack of social engagement becoming an issue? Genuine questions, not loaded.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I think I’d feel more comfortable spending if I built more cushion by working another 2-3 years. I have so much fear that I’ll run out of money despite my calculations showing I’m okay as is. I feel like the lack of social engagement is/will be an issue. All my family and friends are still working and I don’t always want to hang out every weekend either. I miss talking to my coworkers about things I know really well. Now that I think about it, maybe I’m missing intellectual stimulation…?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Have you looked into clubs, volunteering or something that otherwise might scratch both the intellectual and social itch?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Yes and yes, but recovering from a sports injury so am not able to be super active right now. Catching up on a lot of books and shows though! :)