Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Ex-Google Employee Retires Early for Mini Retirement
A 37-year-old woman named Florence Poirel decided to leave her high-paying job at Google to retire early.
She had saved $1.5 million and wanted more time for herself and her partner.
She was tired of the stress and long hours.
Now, she enjoys her free time by swimming in Lake Zurich, traveling, and hiking.
She carefully manages her spending, but does not feel deprived.
She found freedom by pursuing FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early).
Florence Poirel, 37, left her Google job in Zurich.
She earned around $390,000 annually.
Poirel saved $1.5 million for a 'mini retirement'.
She now spends her time reading, traveling, and swimming.
She was a Senior Program Manager at Google for over 10 years.
- Who
- Florence Poirel, a former Google employee.
- What
- Quit her job at Google to pursue a 'mini retirement'.
- When
- 18 months prior to the article's publication, as of the article's publication date.
- Where
- Zurich, Switzerland.
- Why
- To prioritize time and spend quality time with her partner, and to avoid the stress of her job.
- Name
- Florence Poirel
- Age
- 37
- Former Job
- Senior Program Manager at Google
- Previous Salary
- $390,000 annually
- Retirement Savings
- $1.5 million
- Location
- Zurich, Switzerland