I’m in my late 40s, single, no kids, living in a VHCOL area. NW is around $2M, income ~$250K, renting with no property ownership.

NW split is about 10% is in cash, 45% in taxable brokerage (mostly VTI), 45% in 401(k) target-date funds. My original FIRE goal was $3M.

I’m pretty burned out after years in corporate. I took a leave last year, which helped a little, but I’m back to feeling overwhelmed. I’ve realized I don’t want more responsibility or to keep climbing the ladder.

I’m seriously considering quitting after my bonus next spring, but I’m scared. Mostly because I know there’s a good chance I’ll never make this kind of money again, especially at my age.

I’m debating whether to look for a less demanding corporate job, ideally remote and at an IC level, or leave corporate altogether and try consulting, part-time work, or Barista FIRE.

Moving to a lower-cost (lower, not low) country in Europe is also an option.

I guess I’m struggling with two things:

- Would you walk away from this kind of income…