This chapter delves into the emotional and practical challenges faced during retirement, including feelings of loss and the importance of community engagement. The speakers share personal experiences and strategies for financial management, budgeting, and adapting family dynamics in this new life phase. Emphasizing ongoing reflection, they highlight the journey of embracing a new identity as retirees while balancing financial decisions and personal fulfillment.
How would your spouse feel if you retired early while they kept working? In this episode, Eric + Jason talk with our friend Erik, who recently left the workplace while his wife continues to work. How does this arrangement work for them, and why is a coastFIRE path their choice? Topics discussed include being thrown into retirement, finding purpose, talking about FIRE, and much more.
Show notes: https://twosidesoffi.com/erik