One of the funny things about being retired early is that people are always suggesting jobs that you can do.  People say, “Oh, you should get a job as a golf course ranger,” or “With your extra time, you could get a side hustle flipping houses”.  Many people focus on what you have given up – a job – and forget all that you gained. … Continue reading FIRE Station Fun – Gaining Work?

When people learn that I retired early, they will almost always enthusiastically ask “what it is like to not go to work?”  In response, I often say “Truthfully, it’s the best job I never had.”  That answer is always worth a quick laugh, conveys the truth of the situation, and provides me just enough ‘cover’ to then change the subject to weather, sports, politics, travel, or … Continue reading FIRE Station Funny – Conversation Pivot