Category: Early Retirement

Should I Lock Myself Into Quitting My Job In 11 Months?

by A Purple Life, posted in Countdown To Retirement, Early Retirement, Finance, Investing, Jobs, Musings, Net Worth Update, Spending

This is a continuation of my monthly series that records what’s happening in my final stretch to early retirement. If you’re interested in previous posts, they’re here.

The time has come: IT’S DECISION TIME. I need to decide if next month I will book my month long trip to New Zealand and Australia for October 2020. My Mom and I are working on her goal of experiencing palaces in the sky by using travel hacking to book the Etihad First Class Apartments for our flight from Down Under. Check it out: Continue reading “Should I Lock Myself Into Quitting My Job In 11 Months?” →

12 Months To Retirement: Recognition & Combating Self-Doubt

by A Purple Life, posted in Countdown To Retirement, Early Retirement, Musings

This is a continuation of my monthly series that records what’s happening in my final stretch to early retirement. If you’re interested in previous posts, they’re here:

A few months ago I was tottering along with my life of work, play and blogging when this happened: Continue reading “12 Months To Retirement: Recognition & Combating Self-Doubt” →

13 Months To Retirement: Prioritizing Loved Ones

by A Purple Life, posted in Countdown To Retirement, Early Retirement, Musings, Relationships

This is a continuation of my monthly series that records what’s happening in my final stretch to early retirement. If you’re interested in previous posts, they’re here:

So let’s get into it! This month I’m in Atlanta for 3 weeks – working from my Mom and stepdad’s house. I’m currently typing this while sitting in their backyard and listening to birds chirp as the sun slowly rises over the treelined horizon. My Mom is about to join me, but is currently fighting to create a Pinterest-style fruit boat for a potluck she’s attending later today. Suburbia is weird. Continue reading “13 Months To Retirement: Prioritizing Loved Ones” →

Why Retire Early? Because Death Is Coming.

by A Purple Life, posted in Early Retirement, Musings

Unfortunately I’m no stranger to death. My introduction to the Reaper happened at my father’s funeral – he took his own life when I was 7. During the next 13 years I attended the funerals of 5 close family members…And there weren’t that many of us to begin with. At our peak there were 11 of us. Continue reading “Why Retire Early? Because Death Is Coming.” →

14 Months To Retirement: Battling The Impatience Beast

by A Purple Life, posted in Countdown To Retirement, Early Retirement, Jobs, Musings

This is a continuation of my monthly series that records what’s happening in my final stretch to early retirement. If you’re interested in previous posts, they’re here.

I’m trying to continue my habit of updating y’all monthly on what’s happening in my world and in my mind as I inch closer to early retirement in case it helps anyone on their path. In previous months we’ve covered the drama surrounding where we’ll be living next year, the sad decline of my current company in my eyes and reflecting on why I’ve felt stressed lately. This month we’re tackling an age old topic: My Impatience. Continue reading “14 Months To Retirement: Battling The Impatience Beast” →

15 Months To Retirement: Exploring The Many Different Kinds Of Stress

by A Purple Life, posted in Countdown To Retirement, Early Retirement, Jobs, Musings

This is a continuation of my monthly series that records what’s happening in my final stretch to early retirement. If you’re interested in previous posts, they’re here.

I’ve found myself slipping on my goals recently – specifically my food goals. I’ve been going over my calories, carbs and alcohol units and I started reflecting on why. At first, this reflection was actually more of an ambush with me berating myself for straying from the beaten path (which was dumb and I wouldn’t recommend to anyone). Continue reading “15 Months To Retirement: Exploring The Many Different Kinds Of Stress” →

How To Stay Motivated On The Path To Financial Independence

by A Purple Life, posted in Early Retirement, Musings

If you’re on the road to financial Independence, you’ve encountered this unfortunate, but undeniable truth: It’s mostly a long and tedious slog. While discovering you can save enough so you don’t need to work anymore is a battle won in and of itself, the length of the ‘war’ in front of you can be daunting. For some of us, we are working towards a goal 10, 15 or even 20 years in the future. Continue reading “How To Stay Motivated On The Path To Financial Independence” →

16 Months To Retirement: Discovering Cracks In My Favorite Company

by A Purple Life, posted in Countdown To Retirement, Early Retirement, Jobs

This is a continuation of my monthly series that records what’s happening in my final stretch to early retirement. If you’re interested in previous posts, they’re here.

Let’s start with a quote from the documentary The Dark Knight:

“You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain.” 

This quote from Batman popped into my head not referring to myself becoming a villain (or am I?!), but in reference to recent discoveries I’ve made about my current company. I’ve been at my job for a shocking (for me) 2.5 years. My longest stint previously was 1 year and 11 months at one company though I had two completely different jobs during that time. Continue reading “16 Months To Retirement: Discovering Cracks In My Favorite Company” →