Hi,
I am a 55 year old engineering manager and just accepted a severance package, that, together with my earned pension turns into a pretty attractive way to retire now. Yes, I dreamed of getting out early for years but this is happening really fast and I'm going through all the emotional issues I'm sure many of you did when you passed this point. I really appreciate reading the stories posted to help me adjust. I have many interests I have not had time for so looking forward to catching up on life. My wife is teaching three more years so one job will be being a good house husband and supporter for her.
With all that said, I can't help but feel guilty, seems like I shouldn't be retired at this young age. Guess I'll get over it but really weird!!!
My financial situation is very sound as I have saved for years and had gotten out of the stock market before the fall. Pretty lucky.
I am a 55 year old engineering manager and just accepted a severance package, that, together with my earned pension turns into a pretty attractive way to retire now. Yes, I dreamed of getting out early for years but this is happening really fast and I'm going through all the emotional issues I'm sure many of you did when you passed this point. I really appreciate reading the stories posted to help me adjust. I have many interests I have not had time for so looking forward to catching up on life. My wife is teaching three more years so one job will be being a good house husband and supporter for her.
With all that said, I can't help but feel guilty, seems like I shouldn't be retired at this young age. Guess I'll get over it but really weird!!!
My financial situation is very sound as I have saved for years and had gotten out of the stock market before the fall. Pretty lucky.