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joining the class of 2013
05-20-2013, 09:39 PM
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Dryer sheet aficionado
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 34
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joining the class of 2013
Thank you all--I have lurked here for about 10 years plotting my ER and the your advice has been incredible!
A buyout was announced at work and I am taking it. OMY syndrome is over. At first, I had a few second thoughts, but no longer. My last day of work is June 13th! DH will continue to work for about another year or so . I am 52 with twin children who are just finishing 7th grade. This is going to be a great summer!
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05-20-2013, 10:03 PM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Akron
Posts: 130
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congrats and enjoy.
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05-20-2013, 10:24 PM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 125
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Congrats! Way to go out with a bang.
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05-21-2013, 03:27 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: midwestern city
Posts: 4,061
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Well done, OP.
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Very conservative with investments. Not ER'd yet, 48 years old. Please do not take anything I write or imply as legal, financial or medical advice directed to you. Contact your own financial advisor, healthcare provider, or attorney for financial, medical and legal advice.
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05-21-2013, 08:43 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Tampa Bay Area
Posts: 1,866
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Congratulations ! Freedom is a terrible thing to waste. I'm glad it all worked out for you.
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"For the time being no discipline brings joy, but seems grievous and painful; but afterwards it yields a peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it." ~
Hebrews 12:11
ER'd in June 2015 at age 52. Initial WR 3%. 50/40/10 (Equity/Bond/Short Term) AA.
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05-21-2013, 09:53 AM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 60
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A big congratulations to you!
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05-21-2013, 11:12 AM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 782
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Congrats! Let the good times roll.
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My motto is.... "a dollar saved is better than a dollar earned. I don't pay tax on the dollar I saved."
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05-21-2013, 11:13 AM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 459
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Congrats JWA...I also have twin boys finishing up 3rd grade. Plan is to retire either in 2018 or 2020.
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05-21-2013, 11:45 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,555
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Welcome to the club. Technically I'm not retired until June 2, but am on terminal leave (vacation) since last month. Hope you enjoy it as much as I have so far.
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"Growing old is no excuse for growing up."
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05-25-2013, 10:46 AM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Columbus, OH
Posts: 97
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Congratulations! Enjoy the ride! --Nomad
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05-25-2013, 11:42 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Fair Lawn
Posts: 2,938
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Congrats and welcome to our class.
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05-25-2013, 11:45 AM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: West of the Mississippi
Posts: 17,169
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Congratulations!
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Comparison is the thief of joy
The worst decisions are usually made in times of anger and impatience.
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05-25-2013, 08:53 PM
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Dryer sheet aficionado
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 34
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Thank you everyone. I keep getting happier and happier each day! I didn't quite realize how toxic work had become for me. Only 7 more working days!
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