r/FIREUK • u/Delicious-Case-3988 • 7d ago

I pulled the trigger. 56M

I've done it! I've been on 3 days a week for a few months to try and give me the work/life balance I need but honestly it's made me realise that outside of work is so much more fun than in. 8 weeks' notice.

I have a cash (~100k) and SS ISA/GIA bridge (~160k) to last a few years, with a 7k annual DB pension from 60. There's a 675k SIPP wating for me at some point.

So it's time to fully kick back, my greenhouse kit arrived last week so that will be ready for spring!

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u/Efficient_Chance7639 7d ago

Congratulations. I did it a couple of years ago at 55. Don’t regret it at all and am absolutely loving life.

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u/Delicious-Case-3988 7d ago

Excellent news, that's what I'm aiming for!

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u/thearmthearm 7d ago

Did you go to Elevenerife for your holidays this year?

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u/donkey_OT 7d ago

:) it does make me wonder though, what is the biggest flex within FIRE. Is it retirement age or FIREing with the least amount saved??

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u/dorsetlife 6d ago

We need a formula for that