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So I passed my one year ER date this month and I really haven't experienced any surprises. But I’m I sure I don't know what ER has in store for me and that is what I'm interested in learning.
The idea of this thread is to come up with the phases of ER and hopefully it will become a "Best of" for those thinking of ER. So the input by long term ERers would be helpful.
I would suggest you past my list into your post and add and subtract your thoughts from there. As you can see I really haven’t learned how to write. So I hope you get the idea; if not post a question.
Someone could probably take these ideas and incorporate them into a book.
As you can see I can get to Early Retirement Phase 2 but not much further.
A phase is the learning you encounter along the way. It is not a “how to”.
I. Pre - ER
A. Oblivion – working – no thought about ER
B. You realize that a change is needed – but what needs to change has not been identified
C. Explore options to make life happier – What changes might make work more palatable
D. Identify the change really needed - that continuing to work until 62 is not for you
E. Explore if ER is for you and Plan ER – self education; financial, social; and plans for post work life
F. Establish a date for ER and let tell everyone
G. Waiting for the date to become a reality – work begins to loose its importance in your life
II. Early Retirement
A. Phase 1 – Immediately After ER
1. Freedom – no more routines
2. Wrestle with “Buyers Remorse” did I make a mistake – fears creep in
B. Phase 2 – Initial Period after ER
1. “The Check List” do the things you always thought you wanted to do
2. Learn to slow down and allow yourself to savor life
3. Bliss and gratitude for your ability to ER
4. Lulls and boredom - they happen.
5. It sinks in that this is your life and it is your responsibility
C. Phase 3 – Middle Period
D. Phase 4 – Pen Ultimate Period
E. Phase 5? – Ultimate Period - Master of RE - You are realizing your full potential as a human being.
The idea of this thread is to come up with the phases of ER and hopefully it will become a "Best of" for those thinking of ER. So the input by long term ERers would be helpful.
I would suggest you past my list into your post and add and subtract your thoughts from there. As you can see I really haven’t learned how to write. So I hope you get the idea; if not post a question.
Someone could probably take these ideas and incorporate them into a book.
As you can see I can get to Early Retirement Phase 2 but not much further.
A phase is the learning you encounter along the way. It is not a “how to”.
I. Pre - ER
A. Oblivion – working – no thought about ER
B. You realize that a change is needed – but what needs to change has not been identified
C. Explore options to make life happier – What changes might make work more palatable
D. Identify the change really needed - that continuing to work until 62 is not for you
E. Explore if ER is for you and Plan ER – self education; financial, social; and plans for post work life
F. Establish a date for ER and let tell everyone
G. Waiting for the date to become a reality – work begins to loose its importance in your life
II. Early Retirement
A. Phase 1 – Immediately After ER
1. Freedom – no more routines
2. Wrestle with “Buyers Remorse” did I make a mistake – fears creep in
B. Phase 2 – Initial Period after ER
1. “The Check List” do the things you always thought you wanted to do
2. Learn to slow down and allow yourself to savor life
3. Bliss and gratitude for your ability to ER
4. Lulls and boredom - they happen.
5. It sinks in that this is your life and it is your responsibility
C. Phase 3 – Middle Period
D. Phase 4 – Pen Ultimate Period
E. Phase 5? – Ultimate Period - Master of RE - You are realizing your full potential as a human being.