Hi there. If we haven’t met, my name is Mr 15HWW. I am the oddball that has spent three years writing about personal finance and most recently unabashedly declared myself quarter-retired at the age of 30. By striving to be above average in most aspects of our lives, my wife and I managed to sock away $250,000 at age 28. This amount allowed us to buy some of our freedom back when we left somewhat “miserable” but high-paying jobs (here and here) and even though a 15 hour work week is still not yet feasible, I have managed to transit to a 25 hour work week in my freelance role as a tutor and writer. I feel rich even if this experience has reinforced my belief that money isn’t the be all and end all. The chase for higher salaries and promotions up the corporate pyramid regardless of (un)happiness on ......