The Class of 2014

[martyb]

Thanks, Martyb, and congrats to you, too. I have been asked by co-workers why I am not retiring on July 7 as I would get paid for the July 4 holiday. For one, I didn't want to risk pulling office coverage on the 3rd, the day before the holiday when few people would be around in case of an emergency. Also, I want to generate as little W-2 income as possible as it dings my SS survivor benefits. As it is, I won't get any of these benefits for at least 6 months as my earned income is too great for someone who is not FRA. My agency will pay me for my unused vacation and sick leave but it is a mixed blessing due to the SS clawback. I feel I have to blow this "bonus" money. I plan to buy a new car when the 2015 models come out.

I've been asked the same question. The answer is that I'm a federal employee, and my retirement plan (CSRS) is set up in such a way that if I had not retired by the 3rd at the very latest, I would have had to wait a full additional month before I started receiving my pension payment. By retiring on the 3rd, I'll get my first check on or about August 1st. If I retired on the 4th or later....it would be September 1st before I got paid. By retiring on the 3rd, which is a Thursday, I'll be giving up one day of pay.

 

[ExFlyBoy5]

Well, pulled the trigger today. The boss isn't too thrilled even though I'm confident the world won't stop when I leave. Last official day will be 31 Dec but will be done working mid-November and will be retired at the ripe old age of...40.

I haven't formally introduced myself but I will soon...just hard to type out the full story on my Kindle!

Sent From My Motorola Startac. Please excuse grammatical errors.

 

[WannabeRetired]

Wow, congrats HeyEng. Would love to hear the story behind it all. Very nice!

 

[OrcasIslandBound]

Hello, my dw and I bought a nice house in a place called Orcas island, WA. We intend to retire and travel back and forth between Orcas island and southern California, so need more time before ER. You can remove our name from 2014 and add it to 2017.

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[akck]

More ages added, new members and imoldernu DIL added replacing sbwitte #6, who is delaying 3 years:

1. HeatherB - 2013
2. Retire2013 - 2013
3. Ronstar - 04/02/2014
4. akck - 01/01/2014 - Age 60
5. Redbugdave - 01/10/2014
6. AnnieK - 07/30/2014- Age 55
7. debster747 - Jan-2014
8. Coaster - 08/07/2014 - Age 54
9. rodi - H - Jan-2014 - DONE!!!
10. Ozstache - 2013
11. Unpaintedhuffhines - Jan-2014
12. Cassie - 01/03/2014
13. gozer - 01/31/2014
14. BizzyC - Apr-2014 OMM
15. foxfirev5 - Feb-2014 ?
16. Meadbh - Mar-2014
17. nun - Mar-2014
18. brewer12345 - Jan-2014
19. Lagniappe - Apr-2014
20. Hawk50s - Oct-2014
21. jimbee - 04/03/2014
22. Dakotah - 05/02/2014
23. christian_n - Jun-2014
24. fh2000 - Jun-2014
25. FreeAtLast - Jun-2014
26. scrinch - Jun-2014
27. 02camp - Jun-2014
28. Huston55 - 06/05/2014 Last day - 06/30/2014 Official day
29. FIREd - W - Jun-2014
30. jollystomper - 2015?
31. photoguy -03/04/2014
32. linny727 - Jun-2014
33. obgyn65 - Jun-2014
34. Nomad4hire - Jun-2014
35. powlusr - Jun-2014
36. WhoDaresWins - 07/02/2014 - Age 59
37. Grainiac - Aug-2014
38. ER Eddie - Sep-2014
39. hakuna matata - Oct-2014 - Age 55
40. FLD3C - Oct-2014
41. SecondCor521 - Nov-2014
42. hakuna matata - W - Dec-2014 - Age 55
43. Turn_the_Page - Dec-2014 Maybe earlier in the year
44. sengsational - 01/24/2014
45. Amethyst - Jan-2014
46. Masquernom - Jun 2014 possible 2013
47. Difficultrun - 04/30/2014
48. pinejake May-2014
49. bjorn2bwild - Apr-2014
50. howdidigetthisold - Dec-2014
51. Grigori - Apr-2014
52. Andre1969 - ?
53. In-control - Jun-2014 ?
54. Kaufmanrider - 01/11/2014 - Age 49
55. Theseus - Jul-2014
56. annienz - Feb-2014 for sure
57. Nomad4hire - Jan or May-2014
58. Rena - 2014
59. Sittingduck - Mar-2014
60. poorcarver - 02/28/2014
61. palomalou - 05/12/2014
62. CherylGrrl - 01/31/2014
63. Snowcat - Jun-2014
64. ChaseIt - Jan-2014
65. Tailgate - Jan-2014
66. Vudu Beer - Apr-2014
67. Vudu Beer - W - Apr-2014
68. Wds0410 - Feb-2014
69. Wds0410 - W - Feb-2014
70. Singletrack - Jan-2014
71. PRSC - Jan-2014
72. dawdmorgan - Jan-2014
73. martyb - July 3, 2014 - age 56
74. Dcharles - 12/31/2013
75. aim-high - -2014
76. Corporateburnout - Jun-2014
77. Buck2520 - Jan-2014
78. cinman2000 - 08/01/2014
79. ragabnh - 07/11/2014
80. Jackanory - Jan-2014
81. Cassie - Jan-2014
82. Doxiemama - October 14, 2014
83. Chris M - Jan-2014
84. Dog - Apr, Jun or Dec-2014
85. 6miths - 05/02/2014
86. jimbo14 - 01/30/2014
87. mschipa - 01/05/2014
88. meperki - 01/01/2014
89. campcrew - 03/14/2014
90. Jgot - H - 03/01/2014
91. PERSonalTime - 01/01/2014
92. tbilltubbs - 04/01/2014
93. ER2CR - Aug-2014
94. ktmissouri - 01/17/2014
95. Tom52 - 02/28/2014
96. Jaded salami - 03/31/2014 - Age 52
97. moester - Summer-2014
98. just me - 02/28/2014
99. Dave in VA - 04/11/2014
100. trouthog - 04/04/2014
101. chris66 - 03/31/2014
102. LaVieQ - 03/31/2014
103. springr - 01/01/2014
104. nerkdawg - 04/01/2014
105. EllisWyatt - 04/30/2014
106. Jager - 06/02/2014
107. Dixie19 - 04/30/2014
108. Ally - H - 04/30/2014
109. Looking4Ward - 06/02/2014
110. Pastorm1 - 05/23/2014
111. Debinnov a - Jun-Jul-2014
112. Marinauser - 12/31/2014
113. Athena53 - 05/09/2014
114. EastWestGal - 09/15/2014
115. pjm-7 - 06/06/2014 - Age 56
116. jim747 - 05/01/2014
117. Cat-tirement - Sep-2014
118. fidler4 - 06/02/2014
119. timmar - June-2014
120. rodi - 06/19/2014 - age 52
121. jjquantz - 08/27/2014 - Age 55
122. sgfgrover15 - 08/22/2014
123. sgfgrover15 - H - 10/24/2014
124. Lakewood90712 - 07/14/2014
125. WinterHaven - 6/30/14 ESR - Age 44
126. heey_joe - 12/31/2014
127. ajs56 - Jul-Aug-2014 - Age 57
128. FlyBoy5 - 12/31/2014 - Age 40


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[photoguy]

Here's a plot of class size by year (I got bored waiting for my wife to return from the farmers market with dutch letters). Looks like a banner year.

Didn't find any lists for 2009 or earlier.

 

[Sea Kayaker]

Hello, my dw and I bought a nice house in a place called Orcas island, WA. We intend to retire and travel back and forth between Orcas island and southern California, so need more time before ER. You can remove our name from 2014 and add it to 2017.

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Sbwitte... I'm looking across Boundary Pass to Orcas Island as I am typing this. I am on one of the Canadian islands. It's a beautiful morning, and the start of a long weekend for us Canadians.

 

[WannabeRetired]

Nice chart, photoguy.

 

[sgfgrover15]

You can add our ages

sgfgrover15-age 45
sgfgrover15's H-age 46

 

[OrcasIslandBound]

Sea Kayaker, thank you. We're really looking forward to living there someday. We're planning on a vacation there this summer. However we can't even stay in our own house because it is rented full time. The things we all have to give up to be able to retire early....

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[Huston55]

Sbwitte... I'm looking across Boundary Pass to Orcas Island as I am typing this. I am on one of the Canadian islands. It's a beautiful morning, and the start of a long weekend for us Canadians.

Salt Spring perhaps?
Had a friend that used to own a small cottage there.

That is certainly a beautiful part of the world. Victoria is one of the most beautiful cities I've ever visited.

 

[moester]

Officially done and retired as of today! 7/1/2014


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[martyb]

Officially done and retired as of today! 7/1/2014

Congratulations! I'm only 2 steps (2 days) behind you!

 

[Theseus]

Officially done and retired as of today! 7/1/2014

Congratulations!

 

[WannabeRetired]

Officially done and retired as of today! 7/1/2014

That's got to be an awesome feeling. Congrats!

 

[Huston55]

Officially done and retired as of today! 7/1/2014


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+BIG1

30 June 14 was my last full time day.

Today was my first day as a Semi-Retiree.

 

[Totoro]

Hello, my dw and I bought a nice house in a place called Orcas island, WA. We intend to retire and travel back and forth between Orcas island and southern California, so need more time before ER. You can remove our name from 2014 and add it to 2017.

I was there just a short while ago. Stayed in eastsound for a few days. Adore the place and the people.

Also tried to find a certain lady there I met last year, but that didn't go well

 

[Sea Kayaker]

I did a 4 hour circumnavigation of my little Gulf Island this past weekend. Had a nice view of Orcas and its neighbouring islands. That island in the distance more or less in line with the bow of my kayak is Orcas BTW. Iphone camera makes it look farther away than it looks - I could probably paddle there in just over an hour.

 

[ajs56]

Officially done and retired as of today! 7/1/2014


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Congrats and go moester go!

 

[sgfgrover15]

Officially done and retired as of today! 7/1/2014


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Congratulations. Enjoy every minute

 

[Andre1969]

Since you're adding ages, I'm 44.

 

[Sea Kayaker]

Let me add to the recent surge in 2014 ER's... My date is September 15 - I'm 42 years old.

 

[WannabeRetired]

Great pic, Sea Kayaker. Have you given notice already?

 

[Sea Kayaker]

Great pic, Sea Kayaker. Have you given notice already?

My wife and I are going on holidays soon - upon my return to work I will give notice. I am giving notice July 15, with the intention of being done with the company on Sept. 15. I have a feeling they are not going to see 2 months notice as enough. It will be an interesting conversation. There are many who will be blindsided by this.

 

[moester]

I gave 2 months notice.....and they didn't think that was enough. We compromised on 4 months, which ended up being pretty tough to achieve. Good luck!



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