I’m in my late 40s and I’m bored of work. Can I walk away with a net worth of $15 million?
Key takeaways
- Marc Guberti Tue, May 19, 2026 at 8:14 PM GMT+7 4 min read Some people think about walking away from work long before they reach the traditional retirement age.
- In a recent post on the Fat FIRE subreddit, the individual mentions they have a $15 million net worth and earn about $2.5m-$3.0m per year at their W-2 job.
- He s considering an early retirement to pursue more challenges.
I’m in my late 40s and I’m bored of work. Can I walk away with a net worth of $15 million? Marc Guberti Tue, May 19, 2026 at 8:14 PM GMT+7 4 min read Some people think about walking away from work long before they reach the traditional retirement age. This option is usually reserved for people who have accumulated vast fortunes during their working years, including a Redditor in their late 40s.
In a recent post on the Fat FIRE subreddit, the individual mentions they have a $15 million net worth and earn about $2.5m-$3.0m per year at their W-2 job. The individual is married with three kids and lives in an MCOL area. One of those kids is in college, while the other two are in high school.
He s considering an early retirement to pursue more challenges. He still wants to work but isn t interested in a full-time corporate role anymore. The Redditor needs to spend $325,000 per year to maintain their lifestyle.