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Professional pilot. Both airline and corporate flying. I need to "drive the bus" about 3 more years for ERE at 35.

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You all beat me to it!

Hi Alicia,
Ballpark: you'd need $375,000. Assuming 4% return (a reasonable historically based assumption), you'd have the 15k/year that you mentioned. Hope that helps.

Christine,
I'm curious--is there a specific career you're trying to switch to?

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2. Yes, this will be the grocery-getter!<br/>
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3. Midwest college town with some moderate hills.<br/>
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4. Rains and snows!<br/>
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I'm excited to see the forums Jacob. If I'm any indication, many of us long-time lurkers will now likely emerge from the woodwork.<br/>
I look forward to meeting more of you all, and hearing everyone's unique story. As for me, I recently turned 32, and was recently laid off ...