India, June 17 -- A Reddit post by an individual planning early retirement in India has deeply moved social media users. The 39-year-old NRI, who has worked abroad for 15 years, shared that his wife is battling advanced cancer with a grim prognosis. Reaching a point of emotional exhaustion, he turned to the internet to ask if their accumulated net worth of $5 million (roughly Rs.46 crore) is enough to comfortably step back from corporate life. The poignant query has sparked an outpouring of emotional support alongside practical financial advice regarding the "FatFIRE" lifestyle back home.

"Hi all, a quick question that I'm hoping some of you will be able to provide input," the individual wrote, adding, "As quick background, I'm 39 and ha...