Today was my last day of w*ork. I cleared out my office, went to lunch with a couple of good friends and took one last commute home on the Capital Beltway.
I am so glad I found this group! Even though I was pretty sure I was set to retire and had all my bases covered, you confirmed this and put my mind at ease. I also received good advice on how to handle the psychological aspects of retirement after having worked about 35 years. Last but not least, I got some good comic diversions when I needed it most (particularly exchanging goofy animal pics with CFB).
Thanks again everyone. I look forward to learning much more from all of you in the future.
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congrats. i'm especially watching for news on newly retired just in case i need one of those job openings. thanx for the notice.
__________________ "off with their heads"~~dr. joseph-ignace guillotin
"life should begin with age and its privileges and accumulations, and end with youth and its capacity to splendidly enjoy such advantages."~~mark twain - letter to edward kimmitt 1901
Your first real challenge - figuring out how to wipe that "I don't have to go to work again - ever!" grin off your face. Hint: It takes quite a while, so don't try to rush it.
__________________ Numbers is hard...
90% of building a retirement nest egg is just showing up. The other 10% is half the battle.
Your first real challenge - figuring out how to wipe that "I don't have to go to work again - ever!" grin off your face. Hint: It takes quite a while, so don't try to rush it.
I went back to work today for a few hours just to help out my replacement at year-end. That's another way to get the grin off your face, but I don't recommend it.
I went back to work today for a few hours just to help out my replacement at year-end. That's another way to get the grin off your face, but I don't recommend it.
Dawg, that sounds a lot like trying to cure a hangnail by amputating your finger...
__________________ Numbers is hard...
90% of building a retirement nest egg is just showing up. The other 10% is half the battle.
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Congrats on the retirement.
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