Do you guys think it's ethical to apply for grants or aids to study for a MA closing on achieving FIRE? someone might need the financial aid more, but if I get it it does safe me money.
I am thinking of doing a soft FIRE, by way of studying and traveling. My income generating capacity will obviously slow down tremendously but as long as my planned two years "sabbatical" doesn't take money out of my FI jar, I'd rate it a success. I am about there at FIRE in terms of savings but the cushion is not super big. I see travel-and-study as a way to find my next passion, perhaps something that can draw in little money and also fun, since I am only 35.
My thought is to do a Masters of Arts in Europe (preferably central or eastern Europe where I can experience the culture, drink good beer and also live thrift.