I greatly respect people who can do it, especially with kids (I don't have them).
I tried it so many times and just couldn't. My quality of life fell dramatically when I did it; my work struggled, and I was losing weekends completely. I also cannot function properly after 5-6 pm, so the mornings and weekends were the only way.
So, I went another way: I worked, saved, and invested, eventually allowing me to go on a mini-FIRE for several years. I started it three months ago and couldn't be happier that I did it. If I struggle, being a freelancer or consulting is always the way to get some cash.
Regarding savings, the best way to do this is to go to LCOL country and work for HCOL country company.
But I think I am in the minority with this approach. Most people will tell you that quitting your job is a bad idea. I'd argue that life is too short to spend it working for someone else and have a bad quality of life.
I greatly respect people who can do it, especially with kids (I don't have them).
I tried it so many times and just couldn't. My quality of life fell dramatically when I did it; my work struggled, and I was losing weekends completely. I also cannot function properly after 5-6 pm, so the mornings and weekends were the only way.
So, I went another way: I worked, saved, and invested, eventually allowing me to go on a mini-FIRE for several years. I started it three months ago and couldn't be happier that I did it. If I struggle, being a freelancer or consulting is always the way to get some cash.
Regarding savings, the best way to do this is to go to LCOL country and work for HCOL country company.
But I think I am in the minority with this approach. Most people will tell you that quitting your job is a bad idea. I'd argue that life is too short to spend it working for someone else and have a bad quality of life.