Leaving a Six-Figure Career for Personal Independence: Insights from the 9toFI PodcastIf you found this discussion helpful, please Like this video, Subscribe to the 9toFI channel, and let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments below!https://youtube.com/@9tofi?si=hvip4nsvatb-D1q0In this episode of 9toFI, hosts Elliot and Josh discuss their experiences and decisions of stepping away from high-paying full-time jobs and how it impacted their Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) journeys. They explore the change in mindset, lessons learned, and negotiating salary increases that led to their financial milestones. Josh shares his story of negotiating his salary to reach six figures and beyond while Elliot discusses similar financial growth in his career. They delve into the psychological challenges and societal perceptions of retiring early, and the balance between financial prudence and living a fulfilling life. Josh also touches on the unexpected challenges of early retirement, such as managing free time and dealing with sudden expenses. They conclude by discussing the potential of rejoining the workforce in different capacities and the importance of having supportive communities to navigate the FIRE journey.00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:24 Thanksgiving Break Reflections01:58 The Six-Figure Milestone03:21 Negotiating Salary Increases06:46 Career Progression and Salary History09:37 Early Retirement and Financial Independence16:24 Challenges and Considerations in Early Retirement32:19 Psychological and Social Aspects of Early Retirement36:06 Surprises and New Opportunities Post-Retirement40:15 Advice for High Earners Considering Early Retirement44:40 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up#financialindependence #firemovement #personalfinance #careers