Tomorrow Not Promised
I wasn’t nervous about retirement for a few reasons.
Financially the decision was easy since the monthly pension I was eligible to draw became larger than my paycheck at that point. Not going to deal with all the BS of working for nothing!
And before retirement I was working and living (at my own expense) in Los Angeles, 500 miles away from my permanent residence. Rent on a decent condo in LA plus flying back home every weekend was $3k a month. Retirement let me shed those costs.
And finally, there was a little voice in the back of my head that kept reminding me that my father dropped dead of a heart attack at age 56 and never took the opportunity to retire with Mom. I turned 56 in April 2020, listened to that voice and retired on May 1, 2020.
Now getting to spend my days enjoying life with my lovely bride ... just celebrated 33 years of marriage yesterday!
Congrats! We all are aware life is too short, don’t wait too long ya #’s good Firecalc - Time is of essence
Work Work Work Work think like Socrates take it Ez
Say, you love your work, that’s a good thing but ER is clearly an emphasis here , call it a day ~ early.
Nervous like kid on Christmas ? morning I like that too. Super early just before 40? Wow! ER indeed!
My last day really working was in May 2016 I was 49
nearly 50. At 51, fully cut the cord.
That’s what retirement Freedom can really enhance, time with family, friends, and fun! Albeit, Covid adjustments these days. Travel is mostly out for now although we drive to Cali coast to chase blue skies. No place like home I say...play it safe right.
It would seem you’ve tapered from full-time to part-time similar path I had so cut the cord - some work too long never get to this point. I’ve volunteered, run for local office, feel life full of purpose but specialize in leisure...but that’s why I worked, saved, deferred, early sacrifices - Bored of leisure? I’m Not Tired Yet!
DW has been an RN still works remotely but not for long says she’s ready join the ER group at 50.
Like this post #50 nice round number. Great ideas and encouragement on this site but main objective is ER enjoy your time your way ~ tomorrow? Today!