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MeddyEvalNight t1_jdrpx55 wrote

I'm contemplating retirement in the sense of breaking free from the virtual cubicle. And doing that very soon.

What's holding me back is the loss of my main income stream and fear that I will not be able to substitute that with an alternative income that's even close.   I have always been dependent on others (a job/ contract), where I exchange the majority of my productive time for income.

AI, the tools and technology enable many opportunities for individuals to provide value (and receive income) in alternative ways.

This is the golden age of opportunity. I fear that while remaining a slave to others, opportunities will be sacrificed.

The path to Singularity is going to make planning far more challenging. The ability to adapt and adapt rapidly is probably the key.

Being close to retirement age anyway, I am considering  walking away from a high six figure income and adapting to a new lifestyle of opportunities.
 

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danny_tooine t1_jdsyr1m wrote

What are you considering income wise?

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MeddyEvalNight t1_jdtds2k wrote

I already have about $30K a year in dividend income. I need to supplement that. I'm a software engineer, so I'm confident if I keep trying I will make something work.

- Trading options/crypto/ stocks via automation scripts. Maybe use some AI signals for
trades.
- Amazon selling used books
- Create website(s) for niche topics. AI will assist in content generation and also make
coding easier.
- Print on demand , using AI art and a niche product beyond regular prints,  such as
customized puzzles
- And anything else I may stumble my way through to. AI tools will accelerate the
process of discovery.

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