[ChrisMarshallNY]

Me too, but I was also pushed.

I spent over 30 years, saving at around 40%, so I had a pretty decent amount ready for early retirement. I was able to sink a decent chunk into a couple of small corporations, while still having plenty to retire, but at a fairly humble level (that 40% meant no Teslas or in-ground pools).

By "pushed," I mean that when I started looking for work, I was treated quite barbarously. Some, by corporations, but mostly by headhunters. It was made quite clear, that I was not welcome in today's tech field.

So I had to swallow my pride, and just deal with the fact that no one wants to play with me, and I found some folks that would be happy to take what I have to offer for free. They are getting some pretty top-shelf work. I'm no slouch.

Best decision I ever made. The last couple of years have been some of the happiest of my life.

[giantg2]

Wow, 40% savings is awesome. I think I'm lucky to hit 20%, even including employer contributions.

[ChrisMarshallNY]

TBH, it would vary from year to year. A lot of the savings were used during the year (I never carried debt, so I would use saved money to do big purchases).

I also live pretty humbly. A lot of HN folks would not approve.