'I'm confident I'll hit my goal,' the 25-year-old said.
Members of Generation Z have sometimes been labeled as 'lazy' employees whom a company would quickly fire. But one determined Gen Zer is shattering this stereotype by planning to retire in her 30s.In the U.S., the average retirement age is 64, with state averages ranging from 61 to 67. But Jane, 25, is set to retire three decades 'early' by living below her means, working two full-time jobs and experimenting with various side hustles.
'What Is 'Barista FIRE'?Riani Kenyon, an anthropologist and behavioral analyst at market researcher Canvas8, explained that FIRE stands for financial independence, retire early.She told Newsweek: 'Barista FIRE is a variation for those who want to leave full-time work while covering expenses through investments and part-time income. It's about balancing financial stability with greater personal freedom and avoiding burnout from traditional employment.
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