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06-12-2012, 05:59 AM
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Dryer sheet wannabe
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 16
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Last day at work today
Woke up at 5:00AM today thinking about what comes next. I've been planning ER for many years and it officially starts tomorrow. I basically started working at age 13 and feel like I am 13 again because now I can do whatever I want to and the possibilities are endless. I used to have a dog that loved chasing tennis balls that I would throw. He would run out ahead and at times I had to hold him back to let the ball get farther away. He would just be trembling with excitement waiting for me to let him go and when I did he was off like a rocket doing one of the things he loved best.
That is how I feel today,
Jackson
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06-12-2012, 06:14 AM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Small town outside of Seattle
Posts: 249
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Congratulations--I have two friends who both retired within the last 3 months and they both couldn't wait for that last day. Sounds like you made it and now can enjoy your life. It would be cool to have that clean break like you have but I am enjoying my slow slide into retirement. Congratulations and run after that ball now! 
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06-12-2012, 06:24 AM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Beverly Farms MA
Posts: 680
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Congrats, Jackson! Welcome to the club!
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Living well is the best revenge!
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06-12-2012, 06:28 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 2,261
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Congrats and welcome to the class of 2012
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06-12-2012, 06:30 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,774
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Hey Jackson, congratulations on your upcoming retirement. Tomorrow is the first day of the rest of your life. Best wishes for good health and a long retirement.
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06-12-2012, 06:34 AM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 129
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conratulations Jackson....since 13..that's a long haul...may you chase your tennis balls a long long time!
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06-12-2012, 06:35 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,025
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I would like to join the others with, best wishes for you ER.
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For me experiences are not good or bad, just different
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06-12-2012, 06:57 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: West of the Mississippi
Posts: 1,526
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All my best for a great retirement.
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The worst decisions are usually made in times of anger and impatience.
Always do your own due diligence, I make a lot of mistakes.
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06-12-2012, 07:11 AM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 291
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Congratulations, Jackson! Hope your last day at w*** is a great one. We KNOW tomorrow will be wonderful! 
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06-12-2012, 08:45 AM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 7,204
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Congratulations on one of life's true milestones. I remember the thoughts that went through my mind on my last day, a little overwhelming and exciting. Enjoy the day, and especially the days after...
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It's a pity to waste your life living the same tiny day over and over again. James Taylor
Retired Jun 2011 at age 57
Target AA: 55% equity funds / 40% bond funds / 5% cash
approx 20% SI (secure income, SS only)
Target WR: approx 2.5%
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06-12-2012, 08:50 AM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Denver and Scottsdale
Posts: 346
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Congratulations.....take the rest of the day off!!!
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FIRE'D in July 2009 at 51...Never look back!
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06-12-2012, 08:57 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: LaLa Land
Posts: 4,378
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Congratulations, I love good news.
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Work is something you do to get enough $ so you don't have to....Me.
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06-12-2012, 08:59 AM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Small town outside of Seattle
Posts: 249
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 Quote:
Originally Posted by RockyMtn
Congratulations.....take the rest of the day off!!!
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Actually I am curious if Jackson did this--both the people I mentioned in my post above went in for their last day, but both were gone about an hour after they went in. At that stage what is anyone going to say? Your fired? They had nothing to do as all their work had been transferred to their replacements, so they went in, stopped by and said goodbye to everyone and left. Sounds about right to me!
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06-12-2012, 12:21 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 7,204
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hakuna matata
Actually I am curious if Jackson did this--both the people I mentioned in my post above went in for their last day, but both were gone about an hour after they went in. At that stage what is anyone going to say? Your fired? They had nothing to do as all their work had been transferred to their replacements, so they went in, stopped by and said goodbye to everyone and left. Sounds about right to me!
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I left about 2pm on my last day. I could have left whenever I wanted, but I used that morning to thank (select) folks one on one. Had a dinner with my 8 favorite employees the night before, and others took me to lunch my last day. Cake in the conf room about 1:30pm, short thank you/good luck speech, general goodbyes and out the door for the last time.
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It's a pity to waste your life living the same tiny day over and over again. James Taylor
Retired Jun 2011 at age 57
Target AA: 55% equity funds / 40% bond funds / 5% cash
approx 20% SI (secure income, SS only)
Target WR: approx 2.5%
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06-12-2012, 12:45 PM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Northern California
Posts: 435
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Good for you Jackson! Welcome to your new life 
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06-12-2012, 12:47 PM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: El Cerrito
Posts: 379
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Congratulations. I ER'd in Dec 2010 and have no regrets. I also spent my last morning just visiting colleagues and left around 2pm.
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06-12-2012, 01:04 PM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 374
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I am jealous...but also very genuinely happy for you. Congratulations and enjoy your retirement!
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06-12-2012, 01:37 PM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: San Diego
Posts: 728
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I am envious, too.
Congratulations... Hope to joining you and the others in early retirement in the next few years.
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06-12-2012, 01:40 PM
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Dryer sheet wannabe
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Wilmington
Posts: 16
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Congratulations!!! I remember that last day well-after the obligatory cake and brief farewell DW and I headed to our favorite pub. The beer never tasted better! Enjoy Jackson it is an unbelievable feeling and a great accomplishment.
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06-12-2012, 01:59 PM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Cupertino
Posts: 176
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congrats! 
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