I retired early after becoming managing director at a big bank. People should think twice before chasing the FIRE lifestyle.

I retired early after becoming managing director at a big bank. People should think twice before chasing the FIRE lifestyle.

Eric Sim, 54, retired from his banking career in 2017. The former UBS managing director now runs his own training institute for young professionals.Eric SimEric Sim retired from his 20-year banking career in 2017 after achieving financial freedom.But the former investment bank managing director says he's not a fan of the FIRE lifestyle.Sim became a professional speaker and executive coach after he left banking in 2017.This as-told-to essay is ba…

I retired early after becoming managing director at a big bank. People should think twice before chasing the FIRE lifestyle

Eric Sim, 54, retired from his banking career in 2017. The former UBS managing director now runs his own training institute for young professionals. Eric Sim Eric Sim retired from his 20-year banking career in 2017 after achieving financial freedom. But the former investment bank managing director…