Ever since I hit Lean FIRE and achieved my Q2 commission target, I decided to take some days off - To reward myself and - To think about the next stage of life. But here’s the funny thing: Because I genuinely love working, taking time off actually makes me feel… bored! I tried filling my free time with shopping for new clothes, sports gear, and signing up for more squash and pilates classes. Yet none of these gave me the same satisfaction my career does. Where I Find Joy: - D

As my monthly dividends will soon cover my basic expenses, That thought alone makes me feel less stressful.. But now I run into the temptation of inflating my lifestyle (which is not a good decision) I catch myself thinking: 💬 Maybe I should upgrade my dresses, skincare, and cosmetics 💬 Maybe I should spend more on dining out or just take taxis instead of the MTR 💬 Or even crazier… rent a bigger place that would swallow 60% of my paycheck I often feel guilty overspending b

I’ve been in recruitment for almost 9 years, and one trend I’ve noticed in Hong Kong is this: More and more people are resigning without a job lined up next. In Cantonese, we call it “naked resignation.” And it’s becoming more common after COVID. Back in 2017… When I first started recruitment, I rarely heard of anyone quitting without a job. It was seen as too risky — people had bills, mortgages, and the economy was booming. 💰 Everyone was making good money (even if hours we