First Day

[mdowl]

I have been following this site for a while now and finally pulled the trigger. This is the first day of retirement for me, although I am staying on "part time" as an advisor which hopefully will be a good experience. If not, then we will can it.

I am 57 and have been going through the OMY for the last several years even though I am FI. At least on day 1, it feels good to say FIRE!!!

 

[growing_older]

Congratulations and welcome. I've always wondered if the part-time adviser would be a fun role. Do you have a regular schedule, or can you drop in to advise whenever you are in the mood to do so.

 

[mdowl]

Not sure how it is going to work, This was a tough departure for me and the company. Been there since we started it up a long time ago. No set schedule and I think I will just be asked from time to time to help out on special projects. Not initiated by me but the company.

 

[rodi]

Welcome to the FIRE club.

 

[Car-Guy]

Congratulations.

 

[TimSF]

Welcome and way to go.

 

[ampeep]

Welcome! It's also my first day of retirement!

 

[nuke_diver]

Congrats!

 

[Jack_Pine]

Congrats.

Just something to look out for. I know 3 folks who retired and did a part time "consulting" gig at their old employer. For tow of the three the gig slowly demanded more and more of their time. They said it quickly became just like a regular job.

The other one loved it.

As you say, though, you can always can it.

 

[Willers]

Congrats!!!


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[Looking4Ward]

Good for you!

 

[dessert]

Congratulations to the two new retirees! Hope you love it as much as I do.

 

[diehard1997]

Well done. I performed part time consulting work for the company I left in 2013 but it only last about 6 months. They wanted more but I was unwilling to give it. When they call now I just tell them I'm busy with other endeavors (mainly golf and anything else I choose!)

diehard1997


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