Class of 2013

[Throwdownmyaceinthehole]

Nice. Can we come visit

 

[Huston55]

The plug has been pulled. The house, our cars, our furniture and most of our belongings were sold. Left for the airport and flew to our new home in Cozumel, MX. Been here since the 25th and have been busy reconnecting with old friends and converting our rental condo into a full time home condo. Friends took us out to dinner the other night for my 55th birthday. Great food, great company and an awesome sunset. Life is good.

Outstanding! Congrats & well done.

 

[SteveNU]

This is how I am spending my first two weeks of ER! Some good books, good whiskey, good naps and peace and quiet Sebago Lake State Park in Maine.

 

[CUinFl]

Can't think of a better place than Vacationland.... Congratulations and enjoy

 

[Walt34]

I should have posted to this thread sooner since the decision was made months ago. My last day of work will be July 11, 2013. It was a good gig while it lasted but things changed and not for the better. An almost 50% pay cut will happen July 15 and the new contractor seems to regard employees as expendable fodder. I learned 40+ years ago to bail when that happens.

Most, like me, are retired law enforcement from somewhere else and about half are leaving too. The overtime situation is gonna get ugly since the required security clearances take months to get. I didn't mind a little now and then but have no desire for 60+-hour weeks.

I feel for the guys who have to stay because they're still living paycheck-to-paycheck and are up to their eyeballs in debt. So I brought in a motivational poster for them. Yeah, I know, I need to go back to sensitivity training.

 

[BTravlin]

Congratulations on your timely escape.

 

[misty57]

IT'S OFFICIAL!! DH keeps pinching himself!!

1. martyb - 55 - SOMETIME in 2013
2. DFA - 54
3. Chris2008 - 54
4. mystang52 (Glenn) - 60
5. SteveNU - 56
6. T-bird - 58
7. misty57 (DH) - 56 / RETIRED: 5/31/13
8. Coaster - 53 RETIREMENT DATE: 6 AUG 2013
9. Helen - 56 - May 10, 2013
10. Rita-61
11. KM - 55 - March 15, 2013 - RETIRED
12. Lau_Ann - 55
13. Spokane2303 - 56
14. Donna - 58
15. ChrisC (and DW) - 58
16. Bikeknit - 60
17. Traineeinvestor - 47 - September 30, 2013
18. Sheehs1 - 58
19. smurray5991 - 57
20. obgyn65 - 48
21. DFW_M5 - 63 last day April 29
22. Cjack-49
23. urn2bfree - 52 - December 1, 2013
24. ChainsBeGone-48
25. Seraphim - 57
26. Sarah in SC's DH -50 6/28/2013
27. BTravlin - 55
28. kyounge1956 - will be 57 - spring May 2, 2013
29. jon-nyc - 44 - RETIRED 3/29/13
30. Rickochet - 58 DW - 53 (She wants to work!!)
31. Lcountz
32. boatfishandnature - July 31
33. Jager (Jeff) - 60 - November 1, 2013
34. Live And Learn - 50 - Targeting August 15 (OMG I can't believe it !)
35. Retire2013 - 52 Last day of work is March 29, 2013
36. Nikki J - 56- April 19
37. Mwetter - 58 May 31st
38. Mimilulu - 56 April 26
39. Nikita - 59 April 5
40. Bagabonz - 56 on April 3- Retiring June 30 or Dec. 30 2013
41. ziggy29 - 47, as of April 5 -- at least for a while!
42. F-One - Retiring in early June
43. luckydude - 45 - Oct 1 2013
44. Ozstache - 45 - 05 Oct 13
45. 48Fire - 52 - Sometime this summer
46. SoReady - 57 - May 17, 2013
47. Linny727 - 54.5 - December, 30, 2013
48. Big Al. 58. Retiring May 3rd, 2013
49. NW Landlady, 59 - Fired as of 4/11/13
50. MRG - May 1, 2013
51. leongs - 66 - April 26, 2013
52. NanoSour - 49 - July 1, 2013
53. Brierfield - 54 - July 15, 2013
54. cranberryjoe - 55 - Sept 30, 2013
55. Ready - 46, May 7, 2013
56. ChocoKitty - 43 - June 14, 2013
57. Katsmeow - 59 - ?
58. Purple81 - 54 - June 30, 2013
59. diehard1997 - 38 - June 30, 2013
60. gauss - 48 - Apr 12, 2013

 

[Beryl]

Popping in to wish all the 2013 retirees the best! Believe me, you won't regret being free!

 

[F-One]

Exit Interview at 8 AM

This is my last day at w*rk. Still hasn't completely sunk in. When I have fleeting moments that I'm actually retiring - it seems almost like a dream. It's been a goal for what seems so long that I thought it might never get here.

After today, I guess I should change my tag line.

 

[MichaelB]

This is my last day at w*rk. Still hasn't completely sunk in. When I have fleeting moments that I'm actually retiring - it seems almost like a dream. It's been a goal for what seems so long that I thought it might never get here.

After today, I guess I should change my tag line.

Enjoy the day!

 

[seraphim]

Went on vacation on April 26, and Saturday was my last day vacation. Sunday I officially FIREd. The transition time was a bonus; I was merely on vacation, then just didn't go back. The vacation continues...

 

[ChainsBeGone]

First day of FIRE'd life started on 1 June as planned. Been so busy since then that I haven't had time to read/post anything here until now!

 

[diehard1997]

Just landed from my final "flying" business trip. Things seemed to look different when I landed. It was easier to breath.

 

[Helen]

This is my last day at w*rk. Still hasn't completely sunk in. When I have fleeting moments that I'm actually retiring - it seems almost like a dream. It's been a goal for what seems so long that I thought it might never get here.

After today, I guess I should change my tag line.

Congratulations, F-One and welcome to the rest of your life!

 

[rodi]

Hoping to get my name added to this list... and get a severance package as well.

My division was recently sold off. Our new corporate overlords budgeted a fairly large some for "synergy costs" - of which a good portion is presumed to be severance and other exit costs. As part of the sale, the old corporate overlords made them agree to honor the old severance policy for 1 year from close. I presume this package is more generous than the much smaller new corporate overlords package. So I have incentive to get cut the first year if I get cut.

I'm over this place. Stick a fork in me.

I was talking (speculating) to one of the bosses (not my direct boss - but kind of the regional lead) about the layoffs. I volunteered to put my name on the list. He got very serious and said "You better be certain, don't do this if you don't mean it." I assured him I was certain.

With luck, I'll be on that list in the next few weeks.

I might get a part time job... or not. We'll see. But after 18 years here, about 10 corporate changes (spinoffs, mergers, acquisitions, sell offs... ) I'm SOOOO over this place.

So... hoping to add my name to the list soon. And took an action to let the powers that be know I'd welcome a layoff.

 

[Chuckanut]

Today was the last real day of w**k for me! I'm on vacation for the month of June. Just have to go back in to say my final goodbyes and turn in my security badge at the end of the month! Feels good but I'm sitting here wondering what the hell do I do now

Congratulations!

 

[ChocoKitty]

OMG, I can't believe I have ONE WEEK left!

And naturally, I'm being slammed with 11-hour workdays. As if I needed any more confirmation that FI/RE is the right decision.

 

[gauss]

OMG, I can't believe I have ONE WEEK left!

And naturally, I'm being slammed with 11-hour workdays. As if I needed any more confirmation that FI/RE is the right decision.

Excellent -- wouldn't want to second guess yourself if things were going nice and easy at the end.

-gauss

 

[bamsphd]

1. martyb - 55 - SOMETIME in 2013
2. DFA - 54
3. Chris2008 - 54
4. mystang52 (Glenn) - 60
5. SteveNU - 56
6. T-bird - 58
7. misty57 (DH) - 56 / RETIRED: 5/31/13
8. Coaster - 53 RETIREMENT DATE: 6 AUG 2013
9. Helen - 56 - May 10, 2013
10. Rita-61
11. KM - 55 - March 15, 2013 - RETIRED
12. Lau_Ann - 55
13. Spokane2303 - 56
14. Donna - 58
15. ChrisC (and DW) - 58
16. Bikeknit - 60
17. Traineeinvestor - 47 - September 30, 2013
18. Sheehs1 - 58
19. smurray5991 - 57
20. obgyn65 - 48
21. DFW_M5 - 63 last day April 29
22. Cjack-49
23. urn2bfree - 52 - December 1, 2013
24. ChainsBeGone-48
25. Seraphim - 57
26. Sarah in SC's DH -50 6/28/2013
27. BTravlin - 55
28. kyounge1956 - will be 57 - spring May 2, 2013
29. jon-nyc - 44 - RETIRED 3/29/13
30. Rickochet - 58 DW - 53 (She wants to work!!)
31. Lcountz
32. boatfishandnature - July 31
33. Jager (Jeff) - 60 - November 1, 2013
34. Live And Learn - 50 - Targeting August 15 (OMG I can't believe it !)
35. Retire2013 - 52 Last day of work is March 29, 2013
36. Nikki J - 56- April 19
37. Mwetter - 58 May 31st
38. Mimilulu - 56 April 26
39. Nikita - 59 April 5
40. Bagabonz - 56 on April 3- Retiring June 30 or Dec. 30 2013
41. ziggy29 - 47, as of April 5 -- at least for a while!
42. F-One - Retiring in early June
43. luckydude - 45 - Oct 1 2013
44. Ozstache - 45 - 05 Oct 13
45. 48Fire - 52 - Sometime this summer
46. SoReady - 57 - May 17, 2013
47. Linny727 - 54.5 - December, 30, 2013
48. Big Al. 58. Retiring May 3rd, 2013
49. NW Landlady, 59 - Fired as of 4/11/13
50. MRG - May 1, 2013
51. leongs - 66 - April 26, 2013
52. NanoSour - 49 - July 1, 2013
53. Brierfield - 54 - July 15, 2013
54. cranberryjoe - 55 - Sept 30, 2013
55. Ready - 46, May 7, 2013
56. ChocoKitty - 43 - June 14, 2013
57. Katsmeow - 59 - ?
58. Purple81 - 54 - June 30, 2013
59. diehard1997 - 38 - June 30, 2013
60. gauss - 48 - Apr 12, 2013

61. bamsphd - 51 - June 6, 2013

Maybe I'll finally have time to post more.

 

[Hermit]

Hey folks, I really am RE'n in June! Hopefully, if I sneak in above bamsphd I won't get bumped off again!

1. martyb - 55 - SOMETIME in 2013
2. DFA - 54
3. Chris2008 - 54
4. mystang52 (Glenn) - 60
5. SteveNU - 56
6. T-bird - 58
7. misty57 (DH) - 56 / RETIRED: 5/31/13
8. Coaster - 53 RETIREMENT DATE: 6 AUG 2013
9. Helen - 56 - May 10, 2013
10. Rita-61
11. KM - 55 - March 15, 2013 - RETIRED
12. Lau_Ann - 55
13. Spokane2303 - 56
14. Donna - 58
15. ChrisC (and DW) - 58
16. Bikeknit - 60
17. Traineeinvestor - 47 - September 30, 2013
18. Sheehs1 - 58
19. smurray5991 - 57
20. obgyn65 - 48
21. DFW_M5 - 63 last day April 29
22. Cjack-49
23. urn2bfree - 52 - December 1, 2013
24. ChainsBeGone-48
25. Seraphim - 57
26. Sarah in SC's DH -50 6/28/2013
27. BTravlin - 55
28. kyounge1956 - will be 57 - spring May 2, 2013
29. jon-nyc - 44 - RETIRED 3/29/13
30. Rickochet - 58 DW - 53 (She wants to work!!)
31. Lcountz
32. boatfishandnature - July 31
33. Jager (Jeff) - 60 - November 1, 2013
34. Live And Learn - 50 - Targeting August 15 (OMG I can't believe it !)
35. Retire2013 - 52 Last day of work is March 29, 2013
36. Nikki J - 56- April 19
37. Mwetter - 58 May 31st
38. Mimilulu - 56 April 26
39. Nikita - 59 April 5
40. Bagabonz - 56 on April 3- Retiring June 30 or Dec. 30 2013
41. ziggy29 - 47, as of April 5 -- at least for a while!
42. F-One - Retiring in early June
43. luckydude - 45 - Oct 1 2013
44. Ozstache - 45 - 05 Oct 13
45. 48Fire - 52 - Sometime this summer
46. SoReady - 57 - May 17, 2013
47. Linny727 - 54.5 - December, 30, 2013
48. Big Al. 58. Retiring May 3rd, 2013
49. NW Landlady, 59 - Fired as of 4/11/13
50. MRG - May 1, 2013
51. leongs - 66 - April 26, 2013
52. NanoSour - 49 - July 1, 2013
53. Brierfield - 54 - July 15, 2013
54. cranberryjoe - 55 - Sept 30, 2013
55. Ready - 46, May 7, 2013
56. ChocoKitty - 43 - June 14, 2013
57. Katsmeow - 59 - ?
58. Purple81 - 54 - June 30, 2013
59. diehard1997 - 38 - June 30, 2013
60. gauss - 48 - Apr 12, 2013
61. Hermit - 63 - June 14, 2013
62. bamsphd - 51 - June 6, 2013

 

[bamsphd]

Hey folks, I really am RE'n in June! Hopefully, if I sneak in above bamsphd I won't get bumped off again!

1. martyb - 55 - SOMETIME in 2013

...

61. Hermit - 63 - June 14, 2013
62. bamsphd - 51 - June 6, 2013

No problem. I would really rather be number 66 anyway.
So if the next four people put themselves AFTER Hermit, but BEFORE bamsphd.

 

[Hiredgun]

Please add me to the list. Final decision made!! We give formal notice of closure to clients on October 1, 2013 and in December 2013 will be selling the furniture (anyone need some filing cabinets)!

Official final day 12-31-2013. Happy New Year!!! 2014 is gonna be a good year!!!


Hiredgun

 

[Van-Guard23]

Please add me to the Class of 2013! Last day of w*rk is 31 July 2013! Life is great and my wife and I remain thankful for the many blessings along our journey towards FIRE.

 

[bamsphd]

I would really rather be number 66 anyway.

Please add me to the list.

Please add me to the Class of 2013!

Sure thing.

1. martyb - 55 - SOMETIME in 2013
2. DFA - 54
3. Chris2008 - 54
4. mystang52 (Glenn) - 60
5. SteveNU - 56
6. T-bird - 58
7. misty57 (DH) - 56 / RETIRED: 5/31/13
8. Coaster - 53 RETIREMENT DATE: 6 AUG 2013
9. Helen - 56 - May 10, 2013
10. Rita-61
11. KM - 55 - March 15, 2013 - RETIRED
12. Lau_Ann - 55
13. Spokane2303 - 56
14. Donna - 58
15. ChrisC (and DW) - 58
16. Bikeknit - 60
17. Traineeinvestor - 47 - September 30, 2013
18. Sheehs1 - 58
19. smurray5991 - 57
20. obgyn65 - 48
21. DFW_M5 - 63 last day April 29
22. Cjack-49
23. urn2bfree - 52 - December 1, 2013
24. ChainsBeGone-48
25. Seraphim - 57
26. Sarah in SC's DH -50 6/28/2013
27. BTravlin - 55
28. kyounge1956 - will be 57 - spring May 2, 2013
29. jon-nyc - 44 - RETIRED 3/29/13
30. Rickochet - 58 DW - 53 (She wants to work!!)
31. Lcountz
32. boatfishandnature - July 31
33. Jager (Jeff) - 60 - November 1, 2013
34. Live And Learn - 50 - Targeting August 15 (OMG I can't believe it !)
35. Retire2013 - 52 Last day of work is March 29, 2013
36. Nikki J - 56- April 19
37. Mwetter - 58 May 31st
38. Mimilulu - 56 April 26
39. Nikita - 59 April 5
40. Bagabonz - 56 on April 3- Retiring June 30 or Dec. 30 2013
41. ziggy29 - 47, as of April 5 -- at least for a while!
42. F-One - Retiring in early June
43. luckydude - 45 - Oct 1 2013
44. Ozstache - 45 - 05 Oct 13
45. 48Fire - 52 - Sometime this summer
46. SoReady - 57 - May 17, 2013
47. Linny727 - 54.5 - December, 30, 2013
48. Big Al. 58. Retiring May 3rd, 2013
49. NW Landlady, 59 - Fired as of 4/11/13
50. MRG - May 1, 2013
51. leongs - 66 - April 26, 2013
52. NanoSour - 49 - July 1, 2013
53. Brierfield - 54 - July 15, 2013
54. cranberryjoe - 55 - Sept 30, 2013
55. Ready - 46, May 7, 2013
56. ChocoKitty - 43 - June 14, 2013
57. Katsmeow - 59 - ?
58. Purple81 - 54 - June 30, 2013
59. diehard1997 - 38 - June 30, 2013
60. gauss - 48 - Apr 12, 2013
61. Hermit - 63 - June 14, 2013
62. Hiredgun - 45 - December 31, 2013
63. Van-Guard23 - ? - July 31, 2013
64.
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66. bamsphd - 51 - June 6, 2013

Edit: Added Hiredgun's age.

 

[Hiredgun]

My age will be 45 at my retirement at the end of the year. Just filling in the info, thanks!


HIREDGUN