HI Bill
Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
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- Dec 26, 2017
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I received stunning news today from a dear family friend, who had just retired 3 years ago, at age 64. He has Stage 4 cancer, and pancreatic cancer. Based on a quick internet search, it's unlikely he'll live another 5 years, and will likely require palliative care sooner than later.
I had been talking to him and his wife for at least 15 years about my early retirement plans, and while they were interested, it was clear that they hadn't saved enough $, and needed to work until full retirement age to qualify for pensions and SS.
They've had three great years of travel and family visits, and hiked more than 500 miles in Europe. We were fortunate to get to visit with them this year.
You never know how long you have on this planet. If you have enough, and have had enough, this is a stark reminder that while you can always continue to w#rk and earn more $, you can never gain more time. You never know how long you have. If you can, and you can meet your desired standard of living, I'd high recommend FIRING on time (no more OMYs), and enjoying the time you have left! I waited too long, and COVID hit, destroying my dive travel plans for the first two years of ER. You never know...
I had been talking to him and his wife for at least 15 years about my early retirement plans, and while they were interested, it was clear that they hadn't saved enough $, and needed to work until full retirement age to qualify for pensions and SS.
They've had three great years of travel and family visits, and hiked more than 500 miles in Europe. We were fortunate to get to visit with them this year.
You never know how long you have on this planet. If you have enough, and have had enough, this is a stark reminder that while you can always continue to w#rk and earn more $, you can never gain more time. You never know how long you have. If you can, and you can meet your desired standard of living, I'd high recommend FIRING on time (no more OMYs), and enjoying the time you have left! I waited too long, and COVID hit, destroying my dive travel plans for the first two years of ER. You never know...