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I'm retired as of tomorrow night as I turn 62 on Thursday and don't have to return to work until Thursday . So , my plan is to retire , and don't let work know about it . Rather just notch it down a bit ! :grin:
 
Wait ... what? Does this mean you are retiring as of tomorrow night but retirement will only last until Thursday or do you plan to permanently retire and not let work know about it until Thursday? In either case, glad you're taking some time off, Dave!
 
No Mike , I'm retiring in my mind only . I'm set financially to go but I'll continue until it's not fun any longer . I do plan on changing shifts and leaving my floor position for better work . :big grin:
 
It won't be long if they p*** me off . I'll be strictly doing PMs so I won't have to deal with the operators any longer . Just give me a job , and I'll complete it . No BS . :encourage: ( basicly what I was hired for 3.5 years ago )
 
Its an awesome feeling when the point that you dont care when you walk out is just waiting for the moment.
I found a lot of the hassles just floated away as I didnt have to worry about them any more.
Have fun.
 
No Mike , I'm retiring in my mind only . I'm set financially to go but I'll continue until it's not fun any longer . I do plan on changing shifts and leaving my floor position for better work . :big grin:
I delayed mine for way too long. It had the effect of increasing the retirement benefit payout. I had reached the "relatively secure" point anyway, and I was doing like you, a retirement in the mind only. The COVID thing bounced me into retirement proper, the senior's "coming out" if you will. @savarin is right about the feeling!

It was on this HM forum, somebody said one can find oneself with more money than time, even if there is not much of either!
If what you do is so much fun you would be doing it anyway, that is just great. For many folk, the job is not like that!
 
Congratulations.
For me It was a difficult decision as it involves not only finances but also wrestling with our personal identity.
I sincerely hope your adventure goes as you envision it!

Daryl
MN
 
For me It was a difficult decision as it involves not only finances but also wrestling with our personal identity.

Good point on the identity. My wife, a medical professional, struggled with that. Covid was the final straw and she did retire, but her work was such a big part of her life.

I'm counting the days (maybe a year and a half), and while I was fulfilled in my career for many years, lately I'm going through the motions (competently though), and won't miss it one iota.
 
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