Comment by claytongulick
2 months ago
I have a tentative plan for if I ever reach that level of success.
Basically, take all the money, set it to the side in parked long-term investments, pay myself a basic low-middle class paycheck, and live on it.
Then start again. Swing the bat. Rinse, repeat until I'm ready to just relax and be happy staring at the clouds all day.
I know myself well enough that I understand that a huge part of my character is the struggle. Without it, I'd feel ungrounded - purposeless.
If I'm too comfortable, I'll just get lazy and may end up in a downward spiral.
If I have just enough to pay my bills, I'll keep working hard, but it'll be on things that interest me instead of working on someone else's idea.
I'd start again buy volenteer work. Fixing things at the local youth camp could fill several lifetimes. or the food shelf needs help. Or admin work for united way if I decide a desk job is for me.
I've thought about going back to school to get my RN and doing volunteer work at public clinics.
I started my career in patient care, but ended up switching to technology in the late 90s.
I'd love to do something like that as a retirement job.