I retired early at 31 and left the US for Ecuador. Life is cheaper, and I get more time with my baby.
Johnston Osagie, a former Amazon finance manager, retired early at 31. He moved to Ecuador with his family for a more fulfilling, affordable life.
Johnston Osagie quit his job at Amazon at 31, moved his family from Tennessee to Ecuador, and became a father to their daughter in April 2025. He and his wife chose Ecuador for its more affordable cost of living, which allowed them to retire early and spend more time with their newborn. Osagie, a former finance manager, had saved $350,000 by 2022, the amount needed for financial independence.
Despite the challenges of moving away from family and adjusting to a new country, Osagie and his family value the extra time and resources available in Ecuador, such as affordable healthcare and night nurses for their daughter.
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