Semi-retirement isn’t a compromise — it’s a strategy.

It means designing a life where work is optional, not obligatory. Where you cover your basics with part-time income, let your investments grow, and stop waiting for some future retirement date to start living.

On this page you’ll find everything I’ve learned about making semi-retirement work as a working mom in Germany: how to calculate your FIRE numbers (FIRE, Barista, Coast), how to find work you actually want to show up for, and how to build a daily life that already feels like enough — before you hit your final FIRE number.

Whether you’re just discovering the concept or actively planning your exit from full-time work, these posts will help you think clearly about what semi-retirement looks like for your family, your income, and your version of financial freedom.

Start wherever feels most relevant. There’s no single path — only yours.