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My countdown calendar says 364 days this morning!
I think I'll be retiring just two days before you. Can't wait!
My countdown calendar says 364 days this morning!
I had an "Oh @#$%" moment yesterday. (You may insert your exclamation of choice here)
I hired my replacement yesterday and felt a moment (ok more than a moment) of panic. No backing out now. I went back and read some of my old posts, and felt a little better. It's scary though. Like walking to the end of the high dive and realizing it's much higher than you thought. Anyone else experience this?
Sadly reminds me. My dad was given a huge opportunity with McDonalds @ 1960. He had a steak house and thought this fast food junk will never make it.Started my goal 10+ years ago to retire at 61 in 2020, but thanks to very aggressive investing and Amazon (stock) we pulled the trigger May 2018.
Last week was eventful. We were on vacation and I had a second interview on Tuesday morning. They agreed to do it by video. An offer quickly followed by email from my soon-to-be-boss (the CIO), with great enthusiasm for my joining his team. It sounded like a great place to work - excellent online reviews of work/life balance from their staff.If my company continues to be the veritable cesspool to work for that it is right now, I don't think I'll make it to 2020 (my original date), much less 2022 (my current plan).
4.5 million in retirement savings? If I had that much I would retire tomorrow! As it is, I plan to retire in May 2020.
Congratulations!Found out today! Leaving Class of 2020 for Class of 2019! Company wide VRP, Voluntary Retirement Package for 55 & over with 5 years of service+ offered for which at age 61, I am fully eligible for the max benefit. 12 months severance plus 2 months administrative leave, paid monthly. That means at most 9 months less pension (non cola) increase, assuming 7/31/19 end date, or about $270/mo loss, but the extra $170k+ I think more than makes up for it. They have the option to extend my date out farther, a few months, which may happen. Company health paid by them for the first 6 months, then $150/mo until I turn 65. Pension starts after the 2 months admin leave. Happy Dance here!!! Going First Class to Italy for 2 weeks very soon, so will be a nice mental adjustment for us. DW is very pleased. Time to blow some dough!
Found out today! Leaving Class of 2020 for Class of 2019! Company wide VRP, Voluntary Retirement Package for 55 & over with 5 years of service+ offered for which at age 61, I am fully eligible for the max benefit. 12 months severance plus 2 months administrative leave, paid monthly. That means at most 9 months less pension (non cola) increase, assuming 7/31/19 end date, or about $270/mo loss, but the extra $170k+ I think more than makes up for it. They have the option to extend my date out farther, a few months, which may happen. Company health paid by them for the first 6 months, then $150/mo until I turn 65. Pension starts after the 2 months admin leave. Happy Dance here!!! Going First Class to Italy for 2 weeks very soon, so will be a nice mental adjustment for us. DW is very pleased. Time to blow some dough!