In today's episode we dive deeper into Pat's plans to transition into semi-retirement. Hear the full story on how he's going to do it and what he's weighing up.

We also discuss the trade-offs between working more and retiring sooner, common concerns and fears around leaving work. Whichever stage of the FI journey you're in, you'll get value from this one.

Discussion points...

  • Pat's FI journey to this point (04:39)
  • Thinking about stepping away from work (10:13)
  • Finding a work role suitable for semi-retirement (14:16)
  • Weighing up the pros and cons around this decision (21:58)
  • Concerns and worries around transitioning to retirement (30:27)
  • Other things to consider and Pat's next steps (38:37)

Resources and stuff mentioned...

  • How we track our investments: Sharesight
  • Podcast: The Benefits of Semi-Retirement (And How To Do It)
  • Podcast: Mistakes and Traps to Avoid on the FI Journey
  • Podcast: How Much Do You Need to Retire Early?

More from us...

  • Pat's blog: Life Long Shuffle
  • Dave's blog: Strong Money Australia
  • Contact us with questions and feedback: fireandchillpod@gmail.com