Laid Off at 50 From Tech, Now Facing Early Retirement Dilemma! 😱

I just turned 50 and, out of nowhere, got laid off from my tech job last week. Honestly, I had been toying with the idea of early retirement for a while, but getting fired first was a shock I wasn’t ready for. My spouse is still working, so at least our health insurance is covered, and we have about $6 million saved up, plus $20K monthly from rental properties. Our kids are mostly set—one in high school, one in college, and one already working. Their undergrad expenses are handled, but grad school might mean loans. Now, I’m torn: I’ve started bootstrapping a startup, planning to invest up to $60K by year’s end. If it doesn’t take off, I might just retire for good and focus on hobbies. I’m feeling lost and anxious about this sudden change. Has anyone else faced something similar? What would you do in my shoes? Any advice would mean a lot right now. 🙏 #JobCareer #Career #CareerTransition