The Class of 2014

[Snowcat]

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Originally Posted by Huston55 Also glad it's working out for you. Enjoy the remaining time; in 3 yrs, or less, this issue will be a blip. Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum

I think it is safe to say it will be a blip in 25 calendar days/13 work days.

[Huston55]

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Originally Posted by Snowcat I think it is safe to say it will be a blip in 25 calendar days/13 work days.

That's the spirit!

[akck]

New update:

1. HeatherB - 2013
2. Retire2013 - 2013
3. Ronstar - 04/02/2014
4. akck - 01/01/2014 - Age 60
5. Redbugdave - 01/10/2014 - Age 56
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. Milkman - 09/01/2014 - Age 64
27. 02camp - Jun-2014
28. Huston55 - 06/30/2014 - Age 58
29. FIREd - W - Jun-2014
30. bssc - 07/18/2014
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 - Age 54
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 - ? - Age 44
53. In-control - 07/28/2014
54. Kaufmanrider - 01/11/2014 - Age 49
55. Theseus - 08/01/2014 - Age 57
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 - Oct-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 - Age 48
76. Corporateburnout - Jun-2014
77. Buck2520 - Jan-2014
78. cinman2000 - 08/01/2014 - Age 54
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 - 08/01/2014 - Age 56
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 - 07/01/2014
98. just me - 02/28/2014
99. Dave in VA - 04/11/2014
100. trouthog - 04/04/2014
101. chris66 - 03/31/2014 - Age 48
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 - 09/05/2014 - Age 55
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 - Age 45
123. sgfgrover15 - H - 09/28/2014 - Age 46
124. Lakewood90712 - 07/14/2014
125. WinterHaven - 6/30/14 ESR - Age 44
126. heey_joe - 12/31/2014 - Age 59
127. ajs56 - Jul-Aug-2014 - Age 57
128. FlyBoy5 - 12/31/2014 - Age 40
129. Sea Kayaker - 09/12/2014 - Age 42
130. bobafett - 05/2014 -
131. wishin&hopin - Sept. 2014
132. Snowcat - H - 09/30/2014
133. tuffshed - 09/15/2014

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[Meadbh]

I don't follow this thread and it has been brought to my attention that my name is still on this list. Apologies, I REd prior to 2014. Please delete me from the next draft of the list.

[steelyman]

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Originally Posted by Meadbh I don't follow this thread and it has been brought to my attention that my name is still on this list. Apologies, I REd prior to 2014. Please delete me from the next draft of the list.

I've dealt with these lists before and know what it's like reshuffling and renumbering. It should be OK to just put a strike through her name.

Alternatively, you (Meadbh) can log in, quote the post, remove the QUOTE tags, make the change and repost.

[Meadbh]

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Originally Posted by steelyman I've dealt with these lists before and know what it's like reshuffling and renumbering. It should be OK to just put a strike through her name. Alternatively, you (Meadbh) can log in, quote the post, remove the QUOTE tags, make the change and repost.

I had to go to my laptop to do this. The easiest way is to Quote, Select All, Copy to a blank Word file, edit out the headings, delete the obsolete data, then Select All, renumber them, Select All, and Copy back here:

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

[Snowcat]

We (DH and me) are officially in single digits work days. Been interesting for DH. He gave about a month and a half notice so there would be preparations for his departure. However, his boss just let people know the end of last week. And, no plans are being made. While I know it is not his problem, DW is still working crazy hours, is terribly stressed and very concerned about his team. I am a bit concerned about the days following his is last day. He has a bit of a get away trip planned. I hope that is just the transition he needs. He seems good with retirement-at least he is engaged in the fact his days are numbered.
Me on the other hand, I have just about transited all activities except one time projects that are easier for me to finish up. I have cleaned out my personal things. Not much left to do but make sure the work gets done by other team members. I have nothing scheduled for the day after my last day except waking up with no alarm, a workout (with a free mind) and a facial/massage. I can't wait!

[hakuna matata]

Done as of today! Sort of anti climatic as I really only worked 6 hours last week and 2 the previous week.

But my consulting contract is done and that was what how this date was set. If they wanted me to do anything else I can charge them some outrageous number and get out of it!

So I am free...free at last! My goal was to retire before age 55 and I turn 55 on Thursday.

My wife has 16 work days left and then she can coast until December on her accrued vacation.

[Huston55]

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Originally Posted by hakuna matata Done as of today! Sort of anti climatic as I really only worked 6 hours last week and 2 the previous week. But my consulting contract is done and that was what how this date was set. If they wanted me to do anything else I can charge them some outrageous number and get out of it! So I am free...free at last! My goal was to retire before age 55 and I turn 55 on Thursday. My wife has 16 work days left and then she can coast until December on her accrued vacation.

Congrats!

And...now there are "no worries."

[ExFlyBoy5]

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Originally Posted by hakuna matata Done as of today! Sort of anti climatic as I really only worked 6 hours last week and 2 the previous week. But my consulting contract is done and that was what how this date was set. If they wanted me to do anything else I can charge them some outrageous number and get out of it! So I am free...free at last! My goal was to retire before age 55 and I turn 55 on Thursday. My wife has 16 work days left and then she can coast until December on her accrued vacation.

Congratulations!! That's awesome!!

Today marks 30 w+rk days left for me. I've finished up a majority of the stuff I have to do in order to retire from the AF, and now I'm just on auto pilot until I just don't go in anymore. I think it's going to be a very boring 30 days, but that's ok with me!

Sent from my mobile device so please excuse grammatical errors.

[Snowcat]

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Originally Posted by hakuna matata Done as of today! Sort of anti climatic as I really only worked 6 hours last week and 2 the previous week. But my consulting contract is done and that was what how this date was set. If they wanted me to do anything else I can charge them some outrageous number and get out of it! So I am free...free at last! My goal was to retire before age 55 and I turn 55 on Thursday. My wife has 16 work days left and then she can coast until December on her accrued vacation.

So happy for the two of you! Enjoy.

[nuisance]

Tentatively going to pull the plug in December. I won a nice prize in the startup lottery, and if the stock doesn't drop more than 20% by then, everything will be set. DW has already given notice. I'm waiting for a little more certainty.

[Huston55]

I nominate this at the "Official Class of 2014 Theme Song"

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4bfkRGZx_iw

What a great tune to listen to when we think about our former w@r|<

[Snowcat]

We made it. I have to say, it has not been smooth. And, I am not talking about the market activity or my finals days at work. Since giving notice, two unfortunate things have happened. It has been an especially difficult time for me. As I have been working through these situations, I am thankful for the opportunity to be retiring. Not only will I have the time to deal with the situations, I am able to appreciate life even more.

I am happy to report we are both retired and ready to move on.
Our stats:
DH: October 10 at just 51 years
Me: October 16 at the end of 47

I owe quite a big thank you to this group. Just knowing everyone is out there with common (financial) goals, is a big plus. Ready to start the next phase.

[Sea Kayaker]

Hope everything turns out OK, Snowcat... and welcome to ER.

I can only say that my first month of ER has probably been the happiest time of my adult life. I hope you experience the same.

[MichaelB]

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Originally Posted by Sea Kayaker I can only say that my first month of ER has probably been the happiest time of my adult life. I hope you experience the same.

I know the feeling well. Hope it sticks ..

[hakuna matata]

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Originally Posted by Snowcat We made it. I have to say, it has not been smooth. And, I am not talking about the market activity or my finals days at work. Since giving notice, two unfortunate things have happened. It has been an especially difficult time for me. As I have been working through these situations, I am thankful for the opportunity to be retiring. Not only will I have the time to deal with the situations, I am able to appreciate life even more. I am happy to report we are both retired and ready to move on. Our stats: DH: October 10 at just 51 years Me: October 16 at the end of 47 I owe quite a big thank you to this group. Just knowing everyone is out there with common (financial) goals, is a big plus. Ready to start the next phase.

Congrats--you beat us. I am retired about 2 weeks ago, but my wife still has 3 more work days--Tuesday is her last day!

[Snowcat]

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Originally Posted by hakuna matata Congrats--you beat us. I am retired about 2 weeks ago, but my wife still has 3 more work days--Tuesday is her last day!

Tuesday will be here before she knows it. Congrats to both of you.

[nuisance]

I guess my tentative turned into a nope. Going to continue working at least a bit longer so I'll be able to keep working in case the market decides my single stock doesn't deserve to be where it is.
Feeling good about 2015, though.

[hakuna matata]

Dropped my wife off at the ferry for her last commute day today!

She has a retirement party starting in a few hours that I will stop by at the end and roll her into the car (as I am quite sure she will be slightly intoxicated) and home from there. After today she is basically retired! She has agreed to be available one hour each day from 9 to 10 for a phone call if her replacement has a question. From now until Mid December she is using vacation days.

So we are both now done! Awesome dance
looking forward to our retirement days!