What does it really mean to retire early? Is it about leaving work behind completely, or is it more about creating flexibility, freedom, and balance sooner rather than later? We’re joined by Christine, a DRS employee who’s been carefully planning for her future since her mid-20s. She shares how her perspective on retirement has evolved: from imagining it as “stopping work altogether” to thinking about it as a chance to downshift: maybe working part-time, pursuing a different role, or finding new ways to stay engaged without the 9-to-5 grind.