“Reinvention” - At 43, after being unexpectedly fired in 2024, this longtime Boglehead found himself “FIRE’d” with $2.5M net worth (now $3M which is 97th percentile based upon his age), $1.8M liquid, a mortgage at 2.75%, and a supportive wife who works part-time. Rather than seeking another corporate job, he focused on building a new business and designing a life he actually loved that included focusing on health care, embracing freedom, and sleeping well knowing they could cover expenses for 25+ years without income. Household income fell from $300K+ to $90K, but has now rebounded to $200K. The hardest adjustment? Separating identity from employment and learning self-worth beyond a job title. “I love what I do now,” he notes, grateful not to be back in corporate khakis, and choosing meaningful work over status.