My career as a software developer lasted from 1998 to 2017. I enjoyed the part of my job where I wrote software. Solving problems with computer code was a rewarding challenge. However, I didn't like all of the crap that went along with it including:Bad bosses. One was a scheming, paranoid, racist, control-freak of a person, He would ask me and my teammates not to share … [Read more...] about Bad Bosses, Conniving Coworkers, And Team Buiding Terror
The Joy Of Moving Rocks
I recently ordered 15 tons of rocks to spread over the yard. We have grass now, but it doesn't do well in the high desert of our part of Colorado. It drives me nuts knowing that I'm wasting a valuable resource (freshwater) on a plant that shouldn't be in my yard. So, my plan is to do what I did at my last home:Moving the rocks has taken me many days. My modus operandi is … [Read more...] about The Joy Of Moving Rocks
October Performance Update, Day 2860: Down $33,522
My main goal* was to build an investment and cash portfolio of $1,120,000* ($1,000,000 to retire on and $120,000 to pay off the house) in 1500 days**, starting from 1/1/2013 and ending in February of 2017. I made my goal in 2016, my 1500 Days are over, and I’ve left my job. In the interest of openness, I’ll continue to share my … [Read more...] about October Performance Update, Day 2860: Down $33,522
Is Early Retirement Selfish?
When you tell other humans that you're going to retire early, you'll get all sorts of pushback:What if you run out of money?You'll be bored!Are you nuts?!??One of the strange arguments that comes up every once in a while is this:Early retirement is selfish.I don't think so...I'm A Job CreatorBy leaving work, you create a job for someone else. Since you … [Read more...] about Is Early Retirement Selfish?
Is Retirement Expensive?
The people over at TicTocLife tweeted this yesterday:In what ways do hedonic adaptation (and the hedonic treadmill) affect your path to financial independence?Is there a particular area of your spending that seems more vulnerable to it?I know ours is in foreign experiences as we crave increasingly niche travel. pic.twitter.com/wAKgUkRjZl— TicTocLife … [Read more...] about Is Retirement Expensive?