That’s it — I gave notice at the end of the week. It went very well. People were surprised at first, but everyone seemed genuinely happy for me. Overall, a huge relief and weight off my chest. As expected, several people said they were jealous I was able to take this opportunity, and others opened up to me about their own frustrations with the demands of working at a large law firm. I think word will start getting out next week so I expect a few more of these conversations. Now that it’s done, it doesn’t feel as surreal as I thought it might. Maybe that’s because I’ve gone through it in my head too many times. Thanks again to all for your support!
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Thoughts of an Anonymous Lawyer 
Wonderful, congratulations! Nice to read that most people react well and are happy for you.
Thanks — it’s a big relief!
Congratulations! It must be a huge relief that people took it well.
Congrats! Enjoy your early retirement!
Thanks for your comment. The exciting part is figuring out what’s to come!
Thanks for the support, IA!
Congrats! We hope we’re about 3 years behind you and can’t wait to hear about your adventures in the meantime. =)
Thanks, Mrs PoP! I’ll be sure to keep writing while we’re traveling.
Congratulations! Great news. Glad it went well. It’s the first day of the rest of your life. I’m excited for you.
Thanks anon!
Congrats! What are you telling people exactly?
Thanks! I’ve been framing it in a way that most people can understand, i.e., we’re stepping back from our careers to travel before we settle down and have kids, etc.
That’s awesome, really glad it worked out for you! I work in Finance for a big tech company and hope to do the same in about 5.5 years.
Thanks Tom! Hope you are able to do it sooner! Sometimes it’s hard to imagine what will happen in the future. In 2009 I wrote a guest post for ERE about where I thought I would be in five years and I came out ahead in some ways, but behind in others. http://earlyretirementextreme.com/a-way-out-for-a-young-lawyer.html
Congratulations. Now wrap that up and move on quietly. No regrets. No bridges burning.
Thanks slug! That’s exactly the sort of exit I had in mind.
Great job! I am very happy for you. You deserve it!
Wait for me another 10 years or so. I am planning to take a big dump on the boardroom table. Haha Just Kidding…?
Haha — that would be a sight to behold!
Congrats! I started reading your blog way back in ’09 when I was still in law school. You inspired me to stash cash and keep my spending down during my four years in biglaw. I’m now inhouse and will be FIRE-ing in about 4 years (current NW is about 850k). Keep us updated during your travels!
-another anonlawyer
Wow, thanks for the comment. Glad I was able to help inspire you to pursue FIRE. You’re doing great. Try to enjoy the next 4 years practicing law. Would be curious to hear what you decide to do next!
So happy for you! I’m in the midst of year-end as an accountant at a privately held company. Lord willing, there will only be eight more year-ends to go before my husband and I hit FI. Please do keep us updated; eager to live vicariously and hear if the reality lives up to the dream. 😉
Thanks Jenn! I’ll definitely continue to write, although who knows what direction this blog will take (as in life, I suppose). Good luck on meeting your own FI goals.
I was wondering if you are going to reveal your name. I was hoping it will be in this post to be honest. The reason I am asking is that I used to be an associate at two different major West Coast law firms, though I was in their Washington offices. As someone who has been reading your blog for about a year, I was really curious if we met IRL.
Sorry to disappoint. To be honest, I would not have any issue revealing my name in a blog that did not have such detailed information about our net worth, etc. I can see your e-mail address (which reveals your name) so I can tell you with certainty that we never crossed paths. Came pretty close though.
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Congrats! Your blog is an inspiration to this fellow lawyer. Looking forward to reading about your post FIRE travels and new life!
Thanks Anon. Hang in there!
Amazing and congratulations!!! I’ve been following your blog for the past couple years. I’m currently a midlevel associate in big law and hope to follow your footsteps one day!
Thanks Flor and best of luck to you! I found my mid level years to be relatively enjoyable given the increased autonomy and ability to delegate busy work to others.