In this chapter, the hosts share a personal story about a high school friend who achieved early retirement while balancing family responsibilities. They discuss the couple's Coast FIRE status and the ongoing dynamics of work and financial independence within their community.
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