The Finances

“It must be nice to be able to afford to quit your job.” I’ve heard this more than once (and no, I didn’t win the lottery or flip a double middle finger to my boss on the way out). The truth is that this transition was a calculated move rooted in decades of discipline and a heavy dose of the FIRE movement. But even with a solid foundation, being in the 'search phase' means watching your cash slowly drain while you hunt for the right deal. Here is how we prepared for this leap and the scenario planning I’m doing now to make sure the math actually stays mathing.