On... Loafing
On a holiday recently, when I visited my parents back in my hometown, my dad asked me if I know what happened to an ex-schoolmate of mine. I shrugged, having not been in touch for more than fifteen years. He told me - "Word is, he is just loafing around". What a way to put it. I held it in as I wanted to tell him. Guess who else is loafing around? Me. His eldest son. Lmao. I guess its a matter of perspective. It could be due to a different generation but young people these days call it FIRE . Financial Independance, Retire Early. Isn't it interesting, that something that is considered an achievement by young people are taken as a negative by someone such as my dad. Now, Im just assuming that my ex-schoolmate is indeed Financially Independent. I have no clue at all about his financial situation or well being. I'm just guessing that he is doing well and because of his success, h doesn't have to work anymore. In other words, he is happily retired. Retirement turned o...