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7:52 am
March 11, 2012
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retireby40
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My guest post is on GRS today! 
http://getrichslowly.org/blog/…..-rat-race/
Check it out and let me know what you think.
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8:34 am
March 11, 2012
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Great post – commented and tweeted. I could certainly see myself taking a 50% "paycut" for true freedom, but that much more than that I think is tough to handle… especially if it's only from one or two sources… if one of those dries up it would be pretty scary.
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8:40 am
March 11, 2012
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20s Finances
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Joe – awesome post. It's unfortunate that there are negative comments. To me it suggests that our culture really does place more value on a high income than true happiness/financial freedom. (nothing wrong with a high paying job if you really enjoy it) I, as you probably know, support your goal to find a way to do what you really want and not be tied to a high-paying job that you hate!
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8:53 am
March 11, 2012
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Nick
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20s Finances said:
Joe – awesome post. It's unfortunate that there are negative comments. To me it suggests that our culture really does place more value on a high income than true happiness/financial freedom. (nothing wrong with a high paying job if you really enjoy it) I, as you probably know, support your goal to find a way to do what you really want and not be tied to a high-paying job that you hate!
Amen!
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10:24 am
March 11, 2012
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retireby40
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Nick said:
Great post – commented and tweeted. I could certainly see myself taking a 50% "paycut" for true freedom, but that much more than that I think is tough to handle… especially if it's only from one or two sources… if one of those dries up it would be pretty scary.
Thanks for the support. 50% paycut is still a big chunk.
I'm really lucky that my wife likes her job and will continue to work. That will give me time to build up more income streams.
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10:26 am
March 11, 2012
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retireby40
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20s Finances said:
Joe – awesome post. It's unfortunate that there are negative comments. To me it suggests that our culture really does place more value on a high income than true happiness/financial freedom. (nothing wrong with a high paying job if you really enjoy it) I, as you probably know, support your goal to find a way to do what you really want and not be tied to a high-paying job that you hate!
There are negative and positive comments and that's great. I need to see both side.
Yes, I think many people are tied to the job that they hate and think it's dumb to try another alternative.
I'm just happy that I am open to trying it and not stuck in that track.
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11:06 am
March 11, 2012
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I commented on GRS. Personally, the idea of early (or ever) retirement isn't for me. I've found that I function best when I have an external framework of tasks, a schedule imposed on me. Completely aside from financial considerations, a job I don't like is better for me than having to rely on myself to fill the day.
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1:03 pm
March 11, 2012
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Good article, Joe. Went and left a comment. Never mind about some of those negative Nellies.
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1:15 pm
March 11, 2012
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Congratulations on being a guest poster.
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2:15 pm
March 11, 2012
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Ouch, I don't think I would want to guest post to endure that grilling. This is the other side of posting on a biggie site. Joe, the tone of your article set you up for it, though. If you can handle it, move on to MMM. That crowd loves to give it.
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3:38 pm
March 11, 2012
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Congratulations Joe. You want to have as many sources of income as possible. It is a great hedge against the unknown.
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3:42 pm
March 11, 2012
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Congrats on the guest post! Good or bad – 80 comments on the post is AWESOME in my book! :)
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4:04 pm
March 11, 2012
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retireby40 said:
Nick said:
Great post – commented and tweeted. I could certainly see myself taking a 50% "paycut" for true freedom, but that much more than that I think is tough to handle… especially if it's only from one or two sources… if one of those dries up it would be pretty scary.
Thanks for the support. 50% paycut is still a big chunk.
I'm really lucky that my wife likes her job and will continue to work. That will give me time to build up more income streams.
Unless you have something to piggy back on, you can't take risk. I am also against early retirement notion. But its your life, you should cover all bases before retiring.
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5:07 pm
March 11, 2012
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I think it's awesome, Joe! Congrats on the great post. I think the intense discussion comes with the territory….you were willing to stick your neck out and tell your story. I think that's pretty brave. Great work.
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5:18 pm
March 11, 2012
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Sandy @ yesiamcheap
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Joe, that's awesome! Look at you go.
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5:24 pm
March 11, 2012
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Post edited 5:24 pm – March 11, 2012 by thefrugaltoad
Congratulations Joe! Funny how the internet gives some the illusion of having insight into your life based upon a guest post! Follow your heart Joe and you won't be disappointed, ever!
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5:44 pm
March 11, 2012
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Congratulations on your guest post! What a great post, Joe! And don't fret over negative comments. You still get all great benefits of guest posting on GRS (negative comments or not.) 
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5:56 pm
March 11, 2012
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Great work! Reading some of those comments really made me angry. Some people need to open their minds.
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6:16 pm
March 11, 2012
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Congrats on the guest post Joe. I think it is great exposure, regardless of the comments. You'll still reap the benefits :-)
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8:51 pm
March 11, 2012
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Congrats, that is great :)
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