It’s Official: I’m Quitting My Job In 10 Months. Here’s The Plan!

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

I’m not one to bury the lede so: We’re doing this people! Thank you so much for all of your comments on my last post about this decision. I really appreciate all of your encouragement, concerns and advice. After careful consideration it’s been decided: I’m leaving my job in September 2020. Continue reading “It’s Official: I’m Quitting My Job In 10 Months. Here’s The Plan!” →

Why I Own 100% US Stocks

by A Purple Life, posted in Finance, Investing

Let’s start with all the caveats! Just like everything I do in my life, this is not a recommendation. I’m just trying stuff out and seeing what works. I am not an expert or a guru, I’m just a 30 year old going through life. This is how I’ve set up my investment portfolio, but I’m not saying this is right for everyone. It’s called personal finance for a reason. Continue reading “Why I Own 100% US Stocks” →

How To Slay Interviews Like A Job Hopping Fiend

by A Purple Life, posted in Finance, Jobs

My career has been a wild ride. I quit my first job without knowing my next step after being stiffed for a promotion with Manhattan rent looming over me. My first day of freedom, the Monday after my two weeks notice ended, I was working out on the elliptical at Planet Fitness and received a call from a recruiter: I was being offered a promotion and a 37% raise to work for an ad agency downtown (it’s the agency Mad Men was based on 😉 ). Continue reading “How To Slay Interviews Like A Job Hopping Fiend” →

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?” →

Reflections On Turning 30: From Job Seeker To Corporate Deserter In 10 Years

by A Purple Life, posted in Finance, Jobs, Musings

I’m currently in Mexico celebrating turning 30 years old. I’m sitting here watching the sun set against an orange and purple sky while listening to the lapping of the ocean waves. During this week of relaxation I’ve found myself thinking back to who I was 10 years ago, at age 20, and how so much has changed in the last decade. Continue reading “Reflections On Turning 30: From Job Seeker To Corporate Deserter In 10 Years” →

How I Live On $1,600/Month In Seattle: Q3 Budget Check-In 2019

by A Purple Life, posted in Budget Check-In, Finance

Well, somehow 2019 is 75% over and yet seems to have gone on for several years. How our brains perceive time is weird so let’s tackle something more tangible: every dollar I spent this quarter! Above is a snapshot of my Q3 spending from YNAB. Let’s get into the nitty-gritty:

Learn how I spend $1600 a month in Seattle while living a sweet life
Learn how I spend $1600 a month in Seattle without sacrifice
Learn how I spend $1600 a month in Seattle while living an awesome life

Continue reading “How I Live On $1,600/Month In Seattle: Q3 Budget Check-In 2019” →

Lessons Learned From 100 Alcohol Free Days

by A Purple Life, posted in Food, Musings

I mentioned briefly in my latest quarterly budget check in that I decided to give up alcohol for 100 days. After successfully completing Dry January at the beginning of the year, I found myself slipping back into old habits: turning to a glass of wine after a hard day at work and feeling like that was my only relief from the anxiety of the day. Continue reading “Lessons Learned From 100 Alcohol Free Days” →

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” →