The amount of times I just want to respond “I quit” everyday. Here’s to self restraint!

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I can officially quit after June 30th, then the firm is living on borrowed time

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Yes, as a fellow FIRE enthusiast share some numbers!

It’s monetary and mental health wise

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Monetary: yes. Mental health: hell nah

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