Glossary
Barista FIRE
Reaching partial financial independence, then taking a low-stress or part-time job that covers part of your spending so the rest of your portfolio can keep growing untouched. Named for the idea of an easy job like making coffee.
What it means for you
See it in numbersWhat Kind of FIRE? Coast, barista, lean, full, fat — the five flavours of the exit, and your own number and date for each.A halfway step for people who want out of a demanding career but are not ready to stop earning entirely.
Related terms
Every term, in plain English, on one page — the full glossary. Education, not advice.
Bring me a challenge.
The Exit Audit, then ninety minutes: a straight verdict, real alternatives with their pros and cons, and your first move. If you want someone to nod along, I’m the wrong person to pay.
Ninety minutes, online, €600 — the Exit Audit included.