For most people, leaving from highly paid work in one of the largest technology companies in the world could sound unthinkable. But for 37-year-old Florence Poirel, who earned nearly $ 390,000 in Google Zurich, it was a decision to stop time-not money.
Eighteen months ago, Poirel resigned from her career to take what she calls “mini retirement”. With $ 1.5 million and investing at the beginning of 2024, she built enough pillows to cover her expenses for at least a year and a half. Now, more than 18 months later, he admits that she did not feel bored. Her days are full of reading, swimming in Lake Zurich and traveling with her partner to destinations like Brazil and Australia.
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“I thought I was bored very easily. But it’s a year and a half and I still didn’t have a moment of boredom,” she said CNBC do this.
From Google Promotion after early output
Poirel’s career began in Belgium in 2013 after the completion of the Master’s Master’s business and economy. She felt unfulfilled, left her work, and moved to Dublin – where she soon landed on a contractual role on Google. Within a few years she moved to Zurich and was constantly rising through three promotions.
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According to her LinkedIn Account, Poirel has worked with Google for over 10 years. Her latest role in the technology giant was the leading program manager – the development community programs lead for Europe.
However, her relationship with Jan, 17 years older, changed her perspective. “I realized that I could not just wait for retirement to spend a good time with him – because it will be much older by then,” she explained. At that time, she began to explore the idea of retirement early.
Discovering fire (financial independence, retirement soon)
Its search led her to a firefighter movement that supports disciplined savings and investment for long -term freedom. Poirel, using detailed tables and aggressive savings in its salary increase, cost a portfolio of $ 1.5 million.
“People think the fire means living modestly or preparing. It wasn’t like me.
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Until 2024, Poirel reached a point where he was no longer pulling on the company ladder. “More actions meant more stress, late meetings and responsibility. I didn’t need it anymore. The time with the people I love has become a priority.”
New Life by Lake Zurich
Poirel and her partner have divided household spending in proportion – about 35% for it and 65% for it – while their finances maintain separate to maintain independence. In May 2025, its share of monthly expenditure reached around $ 4,600.
While renting in Zurich is her greatest expenses, Poirel calls her a clear, lake apartment her “shrine”. It maintains costs manageable by shopping in discount stores, rarely and spends most of the time for tourism in the Swiss picturesque mountains.
“We have beautiful mountains where you can walk freely everywhere. You can spend 15 hours exploring only with your backpack,” she said.
For Poirel, Google was not about rejecting success – but redefining. “I realized how much time I love with the people I love is most important,” she said. “Walking from money wasn’t easy, but it gave me freedom.”
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