<prompt> Human: My mother is on the younger side mid 50s and done really well for herself. First person in our family to go to college, she raised me and my brother as a single mom, and never really increased her lifestyle as she has increased earnings. Roughly has a 1-1.25 million between house, savings and retirement with a modest but solid pension to boot. So she is in a very strong financial position. We have been talking about her retiring in the next few years. My view is that she worked very hard and has enough for retirement even if she lived to 90s with SS, pension, savings etc if she retired in the next 3-5 years. Why keep slaving away at a job she doesnt find satisfaction outside of as a means to an end? Any advice on resources for early retirees? She will likely be looking for a paid position, that pays a lot less, in a non-profit sector she currently volunteers with Catholic Charities where she will find more satisfaction; but not sure how to start that career hunt. Any help would be appreciated.  <response>: Check out the financial independence sub rfinancialindependence 