Just six weeks after her last day, Matt sits down with Yana to unpack what it really felt like to leave a good job after reaching Coast FI — from the anxiety and second-guessing before giving notice to the surprising challenge of adjusting to life without a 9-to-5.
We talk about burnout, strategically timing the exit around PTO and healthcare, transitioning from accumulation to decumulation, and the guilt and uncertainty that can come with finally using the freedom you've spent years building.
Plus: why decompression takes longer than you might expect, how budgeting helps us feel comfortable actually spending our money, and how Yana's goal to pet 100 cats somehow turned into her post-corporate side gig: Cat FI.
Whether you're working toward Coast FIRE, considering leaving a job, or wondering what happens when financial independence starts becoming real life, we hope you'll join us for the conversation.
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