I’m 32 and am, by all definitions, financially independent. I joined the US military straight out of high school and then did IT contract work for a couple years before landing a senior position in a FAANG tech company. I saved over 70% of my income for the past 10 years. I woke up this morning and realized I’m financially set for a while. Over 1M in savings alone, not counting my company stock and investments.
I’ve lived extremely frugally and grinded work to no end. Constant promotions. Climbing higher and chasing the money making positions. Declined a social life to be rich.
But now I’m just incredibly lonely. I have money, but I don’t even care about spending it on stuff. I wish I had friends. I wish I had someone I loved. I don’t even talk to my family.
Has anyone else dealt with this aspect of FIRE? I feel like I wasted my 20’s trying to save every penny I could and chasing higher salaries. I feel a bit empty now. It sucks even more because I know I should be grateful. There are countless people who would kill to be in my position. Yet I’m complaining every day about it.
I guess I’d just like some advice. Or even some kind words lol. Thanks.
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