You can achieve FI and decide not to retire early (RE), and it’s a choice that many people make.
The fact that our current love for something may not last forever. Even if our desires don’t change one iota, the thing we love can change drastically.
It’s a profession that isn’t exactly known for having potential for high income or salary growth.
If you have a fantastic job situation like I do then be grateful for it and do all you can to contribute to the healthy working environment of the organization!
We’d love to get to the point where we are giving away the majority of what we earn.
Pursuing FI keeps us disciplined and keeps us from letting our lifestyle inflate too much.
Maybe for you it’s extra time with your family, going to grad school, or volunteering with a non-profit.