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02-03-2012, 04:06 PM
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Sweet, sweet deal
So, I informed one of my bosses today that I was planning to retire and that May 31st would be my last day.
He asked me what it would take to keep me from retiring, so I told him:
Summer off (June 1st to Sept 15th)
After that - work 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off (pro rated pay, of course)
Take January and February off (snowbirding)
I would take my pension (58% of my current income) plus the 2-weeks/month would give me an additional 50% and full medical and dental benefits as well as free parking. And they would have to buy me a laptop so I can work from the RV.
He said YES!!!
I'm not worried about the other Director - he defers to boss #1
Is that a sweet deal, or what!?!?!?
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02-03-2012, 04:09 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Texas: No Country for Old Men
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Sweet...until about September 19 when you'll be asking yourself why the heck you ever agreed to return to work!
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02-03-2012, 04:09 PM
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Location: N. Yorkshire
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Sounds like a great deal - congratulations!!
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Retired in Jan, 2010 at 55, moved to England in May 2016
Enough private pension and SS income to cover all needs
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02-03-2012, 04:15 PM
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Location: San Diego
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Congrats! Sounds like a great way to ease into retirement, and hopefully still spend your winters on a tropical island!
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02-03-2012, 04:18 PM
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Very nice. Good for you. Part of me (my head) wants to be offered a deal that I continue to work two days a week; the other part of me (my heart) wants it all to be done and over with. It's still a ways off and I'm not sure such an arrangement will even be on the table.
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02-03-2012, 04:27 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Flyover country
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Probably the nicest "semi-retirement" gig I've ever heard of.
Congratulations!
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02-03-2012, 04:28 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
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Location: New Orleans
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Already we are boldly launched upon the deep; but soon we shall be lost in its unshored, harbourless immensities. - - H. Melville, 1851.
Happily retired since 2009, at age 61. Best years of my life by far!
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02-03-2012, 04:34 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Jan 2005
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Wow, that is a sweet deal. Congratulations and enjoy.
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02-03-2012, 04:56 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
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You must be doing a major happy dance tonight, and hopefully you have your favorite beverage appropriate to a toast! Congratulations!
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02-03-2012, 05:01 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
Join Date: May 2009
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Great news for you!!! Easing into retirement by working part time is not a bad way to go plus with more money. Who knows, the amount of time off you will receive might keep you fresh and extend your career if it is something you enjoy doing.
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02-03-2012, 05:13 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Oct 2008
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Wow, that's a super deal!
You are the great negotiator!
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02-03-2012, 06:02 PM
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Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 496
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The really weird thing is that I'm not the one who came up with the idea of taking Jan & Feb off.... he did. He knows how much I hate winter, so he just asked if I wanted to be off then too. Only a fool would say no
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02-03-2012, 06:05 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Northern Illinois
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I've been semi-retired awhile and I don't think I've ever seen a gig as good as the one you're getting!
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02-03-2012, 06:05 PM
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Join Date: May 2011
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Yeah - there's that.
However, if I find that I'm a born RV driver who has channelled her inner gypsy (it can happen - miracles happen all the time), I can always pull the plug.
AND I won't have to suffer through any stupid retirement parties!!!
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Inside me is a skinny person crying to get out, but I can usually shut the b*tch up with cookies
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02-03-2012, 06:09 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,684
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Congratulations!
You must be really well respected by this employer.
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02-03-2012, 06:13 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
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Location: NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ronstar
I've been semi-retired awhile and I don't think I've ever seen a gig as good as the one you're getting!
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+1. That is a great deal, I would've jumped at it given the chance. Congratulations!
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Retired Jun 2011 at age 57
Target AA: 50% equity funds / 45% bonds / 5% cash
Target WR: Approx 1.5% Approx 20% SI (secure income, SS only)
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02-03-2012, 06:23 PM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: San Francisco
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Congrats, that's a fantastic deal!
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02-03-2012, 06:25 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: West of the Mississippi
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Marvelous! All the best in your life of 'retirement."
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The worst decisions are usually made in times of anger and impatience.
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02-03-2012, 06:43 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: The Bay Area
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Well done! I'm certain you'll enjoy those long breaks, and the mental relief of not being a full time employee with full time responsibilities and worries.
Happy RVing.
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You may be whatever you resolve to be.
100% x 10% > 10% x 100%
Small pensions & SS cover essentials
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02-03-2012, 09:34 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nuiloa
Summer off (June 1st to Sept 15th)
After that - work 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off (pro rated pay, of course)
Take January and February off (snowbirding)
He said YES!!!
Is that a sweet deal, or what!?!?!?
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Congratulations, that is an incredibly sweet deal! Happy for you.
I can't think of any jobs/lines of work where the organization can manage the rest of the time without you. Curious what field you are in?
Enjoy your semi-retirement... Hard to beat it.
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