Well, I find myself in the position of not having a job, so I may as well enjoy it. Unlike many of you, I loved my work and had no interest in discontinuing it as I got older. A particularly horrible boss and a pink slip changed all that.
After I finally detoxed from the experience I realized I had no interest in working any more so I took stock of my situation and have decided to adjust my lifestyle to my means, rather than make my means suitable to a particular lifestyle.
Fortunately I have always contributed enough to my 401k to get an employers match so when I can finally access that money I should be OK for the life I want.
My issue was what to do until then? My decision is to sell my house and go sailing with the bf, living off the proceeds from the sale.
We need to wait until he's 55 and can start taking his pension so I guess I'm kind of semi-retired until then. I've got some savings and I can do some work here and there to get by for the next three years. This time also gives us a chance to spiff up the house and the boat.
So, I can't compete in terms of net worth, but I can say that I'm thrilled not to be commuting any more.
After I finally detoxed from the experience I realized I had no interest in working any more so I took stock of my situation and have decided to adjust my lifestyle to my means, rather than make my means suitable to a particular lifestyle.
Fortunately I have always contributed enough to my 401k to get an employers match so when I can finally access that money I should be OK for the life I want.
My issue was what to do until then? My decision is to sell my house and go sailing with the bf, living off the proceeds from the sale.
We need to wait until he's 55 and can start taking his pension so I guess I'm kind of semi-retired until then. I've got some savings and I can do some work here and there to get by for the next three years. This time also gives us a chance to spiff up the house and the boat.
So, I can't compete in terms of net worth, but I can say that I'm thrilled not to be commuting any more.