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2nd post (previous one was too long)

That said I was redundant for awhile though and I'm aware given too much time it can be very detrimental, passive investment can only require so much time and lack of daily interaction with colleagues/others will lead to massive boredom (and potentially rash decisions). Not sure if I have the discipline as well to work out regular routines which some can.

I saw your post and I felt you might have been in similiar predicament, I didn't go thru the entire thread but can I ask what did you encounter when you stopped working how did you occupy your time?

Thanks, one reason would be the job. Current job is very taxing, been here almost a year and my health has taken a hit and travels to many third world countries (Africa etc), I am aware of the market and unfortunately my exposure makes it hard to find another role, another reason more importantly is I will be looking to receive a lump sum of cash which exceeds what I can earn had I worked in the same company for the next 50+ years (currently I have a similiar amount in properties). With this lump sum it makes me heavily ponder if I should focus my efforts to invest and return the income especially given my current job.

30s seems like a very young age to retire. Why do you want to retire? What are you going to do with the rest of your life?

Hi Whizzard, thanks for reply.

I written a short query but thought I reach out first, my question is basically about retiring at an early age (am in late 30's) but am not sure how to phrase it. Generally I have what I consider a decent war chest and the temptation to retire is very tempting, would love to hear opinions but before that I thought of writing a detailed question with what my portfolio consist of, would this make for better advise or would it be more sensible to provide a general view of my situation for consideration. Apologies if this comes across as too formal.