RippleRogue+FollowShould I Quit My $150K Job for Coffee Shop Work at 42? 😰Hey everyone, I'm really struggling with a major career decision and desperately need your perspective! 😓 I'm 42, making $150K in tech, but I'm completely burned out. Everyone keeps talking about 'Barista FIRE' - basically quitting high-paying jobs to work part-time at coffee shops while living off partial savings. It sounds dreamy, but I'm so confused about the math! 🤔 If I stay just 3-4 more years, I could fully retire. But this Barista route means working another 10+ years at minimum wage, plus I'd lose my ability to invest heavily each year. What if the market crashes right when I make the switch? Am I crazy for even considering this? Has anyone actually done this transition successfully? I feel like I'm at a breaking point but terrified of making the wrong choice. Please share your thoughts - I'm drowning in analysis paralysis! 💭✨ #BaristaFIRE #CareerChange #WorkplaceBurnout #JobCareer #Career25Share
