Episode

Google Layoff to Globally Work Optional with Erika Ho (ep 236)

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The Mindful FIRE Podcast
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Jun 30, 2026
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2139
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Summary

In this episode: Google layoffs, globally work optional FIRE, Taiwan and Portugal FIRE numbers, Coast FI, finding a meaningful calling with Erika Ho Episode Summary Erika Ho shares how being laid off from Google created both stress and relief—and gave her space to build a life beyond corporate achievement. She explains “globally work optional,” the realization that her family could retire now in places like Taiwan or Portugal, and how that clarity helped her go all in on financial coaching. E...