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Because of this forum I am unemployed
06-17-2015, 09:07 AM
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Because of this forum I am unemployed
And I want to offer a huge thank you !!!
For the first time in 36 years I am not receiving a paycheck. Instead I will use my dividends and investment principal (and in 18 year SSI) to carry me through my remaining life.
Today is day 2 of my retirement. I requested no hoopla so my last day was quiet. I arrrived at the office at 11am, had lunch and chit-chat with colleagues in one of the conference rooms (we ordered in), and left for the last time at 2pm. My ex-coworkers walked me to my car as one of them carried my "box of junk" (mainly a couple of photos and my collection of Happy Meal toys which were my destressors). No fanfare - just a bunch of hugs and smiles.
Yesterday DH and I celebrated by going to a matinee movie (who does that ) and an early dinner at my favorite restaurant on the beach. Today I am set to work on craft projects for Vacation Bible School (another thing I could not have done if I were still w*rking).
It's a little scary giving up the decent sized paycheck, and while I thought this would just feel like vacation it does not. I know that I am free . I had one fleeting moment where I thought about something that could improve a process at the office and then I laughed maniacally as I realized it is no longer my problem !
Thanks again for the excellent suggestions from the forum which gave me the confidence to take this magical leap !!!
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"For the time being no discipline brings joy, but seems grievous and painful; but afterwards it yields a peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it." ~
Hebrews 12:11
ER'd in June 2015 at age 52. Initial WR 3%. 50/40/10 (Equity/Bond/Short Term) AA.
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06-17-2015, 09:11 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
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Location: Northern Illinois
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Congrats on making the leap!
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06-17-2015, 09:13 AM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Mar 2007
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What will you do all day?
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06-17-2015, 09:13 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: May 2011
Location: South Eastern USA
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Congratulations!
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All that glitters is not gold. -G. Chaucer, W. Shakespeare
All that is gold does not glitter. -J.R.R. Tolkien
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06-17-2015, 09:15 AM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
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Woo hoo! Freedom!
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06-17-2015, 09:18 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
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06-17-2015, 09:20 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: New Orleans
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Congratulations!! Retirement has been so much fun for me and I hope it is for you, too.
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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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06-17-2015, 09:24 AM
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Recycles dryer sheets
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Good Job. Congrats!
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06-17-2015, 09:28 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
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Wheeee!!!
Seriously though, congratulations!
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06-17-2015, 09:31 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
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Awesome! Congrats.
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06-17-2015, 09:32 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
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Congratulations to this grat day and manyhappy returns!
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06-17-2015, 09:32 AM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Mar 2011
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What will you do all day?
Aren't you a little young?
I worry that you'll be bored!
You must be rich!
Can I have a loan?
Seriously...CONGRATULATIONS!!!
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Living well is the best revenge!
Retired @ 52 in 2005
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06-17-2015, 09:38 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by marko
What will you do all day?
Aren't you a little young?
I worry that you'll be bored!
You must be rich!
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Hey - were you at my office on Monday ?
The other big one was "I'm so jealous". I tell them I don't want them to be jealous, I want them to be inspired ! One of my younger co-workers began maxing out his Roth 401k when I first mentioned early retirement and the things I did (and didn't do!) to get there. I'm so proud of him for doing that.
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"For the time being no discipline brings joy, but seems grievous and painful; but afterwards it yields a peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it." ~
Hebrews 12:11
ER'd in June 2015 at age 52. Initial WR 3%. 50/40/10 (Equity/Bond/Short Term) AA.
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06-17-2015, 09:45 AM
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Recycles dryer sheets
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Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm inspired (and jealous!)
Enjoy the freedom!
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06-17-2015, 09:52 AM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
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Glad to hear the happy news L+L. Enjoy!
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Even clouds seem bright and breezy, 'Cause the livin' is free and easy, See the rat race in a new way, Like you're wakin' up to a new day (Dr. Tarr and Professor Fether lyrics, Alan Parsons Project, based on an EA Poe story)
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06-17-2015, 09:56 AM
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Recycles dryer sheets
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Live And Learn
I had one fleeting moment where I thought about something that could improve a process at the office and then I laughed maniacally as I realized it is no longer my problem !
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This has got to be the best part. Congrats!
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06-17-2015, 10:00 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
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Your first unemployed Monday morning will be the BEST! Or Sunday night before, as was my case! Congratulations!
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06-17-2015, 10:18 AM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
Join Date: May 2015
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Congratulations !!!
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06-17-2015, 10:29 AM
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Good for you. Now start enjoying everyday to the fullest!!
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06-17-2015, 10:39 AM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
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congrats I'm jelly
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