Why Gen X is Quietly Done With Work

Early Retirement Roadmap · Aug 24, 2026 · 17m

Why is Gen X quietly done with work? As an early retiree, I break down 7 reasons Gen X is rethinking careers, early retirement, financial independence, and the value of time.

I retired at 55, and being on the other side of work has changed the way I think about the trade between earning more money and having more control over my time.

In this episode, I look at why so many Gen Xers seem to be stepping back from the corporate grind, caring less about the next promotion, and thinking more seriously about retirement or simply making work a smaller part of their lives.

I cover 7 reasons I think…