In response to many listener questions, we finally share our early retirement plans and talk about why we’re both still working and when and why we’ll stop working. Then, Mike reads a poem, and Maggie starts crying.  This might be the first time Maggie has cried on the podcast, but it definitely won’t be the last!    We share why we’re both still working:We like our jobs and the company we work forWe’ve been able to negotiate some flexibility at work, from part-time schedules to summers off.  We get paid well for what we do, and we like the extra padding we’re able to add to our FI funds.We also talk through the one more year syndrome, what we’re afraid of in leaving our careers, and the importance of following your dreams and taking the road less traveled.  Top 3 Takeaways:We do plan to retire in our early 40s. We’re assessing things in our lives as we go, and if any of the important items are out of whack, we will adjust our plans accordingly.   Don’t be afraid, and get caught up in one more year syndrome.  Be true to your why and what matters to you in life.  Show References:Robert Frost’s Road Not Taken PoemLandshark’s BlogWait by Why - The tail end---Follow friends on FIRETwitterInstagramFacebookLinkedInLeave us a voicemail or text us: 404-981-3370eMail us at:  friendsonfiremm@gmail.comVisit our website: www.friendsonfire.org---Other LinksMaggie’s Blog: Mostly Minimal LifeMike’s Book: Your New Relationship with Money