MMM is once again proved right: opportunities to make money do keep rolling in after retirement.
I earned my FI freedom last August. This year, my SO is planning to retire as well, and we are looking forward to an epic adventure that will take us all around the world for the next couple years.
A few days ago, I was approached by a former colleague asking if I would be interested in managing a 3-year project. It is important work that would benefit the planet, and to sweeten the deal, I could work anywhere in the world, so long as I have internet and phone access. In short, it is extremely tempting.
If I take the offer, we could still travel, but we wouldn't truly be free: no escaping out to sea or disappearing into the bush on moments' notice; I would have to keep myself tied to the electronic leash.
If I reject the offer, I potentially give up $100k and the opportunity to do something truly good with my time.
What would you do?
Here's the financial situation for comparison:
--Paid off home
--(US) Living expenses average $26,000/year, everything included
-$510k invested, 80% stocks, 20% bonds (200k in retirement funds, 310k in Betterment), plus
-$100k value rental property with no mortgage netting $5,000/year
-$40,000 cash
-plus we make about $4000/year from side projects