Perks and Discounts for Healthcare Professonals

 Yesterday, I stopped at a Burger King. I don't think I've been to one since the Pandemic started. I wanted a milkshake and was looking for another outfit but saw this gave it a try. I don't think I've had their shakes before; it was really good and the price was good considering I got a small shake in my MCOL are for 6.99 pretax, this was 4.39 for a medium size in a LCOL area. Anyway, as I was making my way in, I saw signs for free iced coffee for healthcare professionals. This is 2025 not 2020. There were two of such signs at the same establishment. I was a bit surprised.  Why? I feel like prior to the pandemic, it was Military, Police and Firefighters who got such "perks" and discounts. Sometimes, Teachers were included in some but healthcare professionals weren't one of such groups. Then came the pandemic and  suddenly healthcare professionals got noticed. I took advantage of one such perks back when the pandemic started. Hilton was giving away free ro...
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7 Months after FI/RE

 It's been a little over 7 months since I FIRE'd. (Financial Independence / Retire Early)

It's been interesting. First of all, I wasn't expecting to do it at this age but I'm so grateful to God for helping me. It had come to mind to blog but I stayed away from the idea for a few reasons. It's come to mind again recently and I'm interested in it now. I think it would be nice to share my life since reaching FIRE. I've some unexpected things happen but God has been faithful. 

What this blog is not: I'm not here to sell courses or some service. I have no interest in getting a hold of your money or your account. Personal finance is "personal" after all. This isn't a blog about someone trying to reach fire and helping others along. I have already reached FIRE. As in I handed my employer a letter saying that I've decided to FIRE. I'll have to find the letter and post it here one of these days. 

I'm hoping that as I share my journey, it would inspire other nurses and people who don't work high paying jobs that they can also reach FIRE. Even if you are single. 

I have not done Travel Nursing in my career either so you don't have to do that either to reach FIRE. I did work Per Diem though after some years (you've got to hack the pay-scale to your advantage 😉).

If you are wondering, FIRE is an acronym for Financial Independence Retire Early.

Age at FIRE - late 30s. 

My only regret: I felt in my heart and thought it my mind last year that it was time to leave and instead of leaving my job, I stayed for another 6 months. If I had to go back, I would've quit right away. Heck, I spent a moment standing on my last day when the charge said something because I was contemplating walking away because I knew I wasn't going to look for another job so I didn't care if I was blacklisted. But, I decided to keep my good reputation and behave. If I had to go back to that day, I have a feeling, I may have walked out. It was a 50/50 chance. 

My goal here: To discuss life as a FIRE'd nurse. To share some stuff about finance, reminisce about nursing, life in general, travel, relationships, and life in general. Join me and share your thoughts about these. 

One thing I'll say: The Freedom has been priceless and I hope to inspire others to want to attain FI/RE or FI. 

To God be all the glory. 

The FIRE'd Nurse.


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