Money can buy fame and comfort, but not happiness. The age-old proverb has once again been proven right by a 33-year-old technology professional in the US, who has cited the recent death of another 35-year-old professional as his reason to take an early retirement. The techie shared his take on social media, with a plan to take early retirement from the professional space with a net worth of $3 million.
The techie, who revealed that he earned an Ivy League degree, has presented a profound sense of unhappiness and a desire to prioritise personal well-being over career success. In the post, the techie revealed that despite his financial success, he feels a disconnect between his hard work, physical fitness, and overall happiness.
US techie wants to quit with a net worth $3 million
“I’m 33 years old with $3M net worth. Ivy League degree. I’ve worked so hard for so long to get here… but I’m not happy,” he wrote. He disclosed that his investments, including a rental property with a low interest rate, provide a steady cash flow that would enable him to step away from his current career path.
The techie says that the decision to retire early is directly influenced by the tragic death of a Microsoft software engineer, Pratik Pandey, who was found dead at the age of 35. The tech professional drew a comparison to his own life, stating, “I don’t want to end up dead like that Microsoft SWE. He was only two years older than me.”
The techie’s statement highlights a growing concern among tech workers about the immense stress and burnout associated with the industry, and the serious impact it can have on mental and physical health. With artificial intelligence snatching jobs, the pressure to survive stays at an all-time high.
Techie wants to leave US entirely
The individual’s retirement plan is not just about financial freedom but a complete lifestyle change. He writes that he intends to quit his job, leave the US, and move abroad to countries like Thailand or Portugal. He says that his goal is to focus on building a family, a pursuit he feels his current career has hindered.
“No more AI, no more tech, no more nonsense,” he declared, hinting a complete break from the environment he believes has made him unhappy. The techie says that he hopes to live off the compound interest from his net worth and eventually bring his future children back to America.
