So, I am in my mid-50's and have been early retired now for almost 18 months. I have a good handle on my expenses and have seen my NW actually increase thanks to a good market and some part-time work that I have really enjoyed. Firecalc gives me a 100% success rate based on my NW and expenses for which my expenses are 80K per year, so I am living very comfortably. I saw where one person said, Retirement is when everyday is Saturday and that is how I have felt. So, whats the problem?
Well, I have been bombarded over this period with various opportunities to jump back into the Rat Race and recently a couple of these opportunities would be very lucrative.
The problem is the OMY syndrome. I could tell myself that I could do this for a couple years and pad the nest egg. I know there would be plenty of days where I say, What the Hell was I thinking? But, the income would probably sooth the pain. However, I have had taste of the good life and being my age, the concept of YMOYL is much more acute.
Thus, my question is for those who have been in my situation. What did you do? How did it turn out. Any transcendental thoughts. Any regrets?
Well, I have been bombarded over this period with various opportunities to jump back into the Rat Race and recently a couple of these opportunities would be very lucrative.
The problem is the OMY syndrome. I could tell myself that I could do this for a couple years and pad the nest egg. I know there would be plenty of days where I say, What the Hell was I thinking? But, the income would probably sooth the pain. However, I have had taste of the good life and being my age, the concept of YMOYL is much more acute.
Thus, my question is for those who have been in my situation. What did you do? How did it turn out. Any transcendental thoughts. Any regrets?