Class of 2021

[azdre]

Launched! March 5 as planned. 42.5 years old. I still can’t bring myself to use the word retired. My staff of the past and coworkers had amazing things to say. It was a really good day.


Boose 1/5/2021 Announcement.
BGH1 1/15/2021 Announcement
[-]GATime 1/2021 or 3/2021[/-] Seems to have graduated early, in Oct. 2020.
gamboolman 2/1/2021 Announcement
Ger0n1mo 2/5/2021. Announcement
Exchme 2/11/2021 Announcement
djsander 2/12/2021 Announcement
Djwil296 2/12/2021
Ready2Go 2/19/2021. Announcement
iblearning 2/26/2021 Announcement
ATX78701 3/1/2021 Announcement
DeepSouth 3/1/2021
ClearSky 3/5/2021
AZDre 3/5/2021 Announcement
CCBoard 3/5/2021
HI Bill 3/5/2021 Announcement
SunnyOne 3/31/2021
Corn18 3/31/2021
Spanky42 3/31/2021
Gocubsgo 3/31/2021
Retire2023 3/31/2021-4/1/2021
Nougat 4/1/2021
ChicagoGal 4/2/2021
Georgia Girl 5/2021
goingtotravel 5/15/2021
Aramis 5/28/2021 (subject to revision!)
BGH1 6/1/2021
dp226 6/4/2021
RobotMom June 2021
Irishgirlyc58 either June or September
Caramel 6/25/2021
Out-to-Lunch 7/1/2021
LeeLee2021 7/15/2021
FLSUnFIRE "summer"
DenverCraig 8/3/2021
Ospreyjp 9/27/2021
RBDan "October" or thereabouts
tmitchell "October"
Unpaintedhuffhines 10/1/2021
KrisQuit 10/1/2021
retireingby50 10/1/2021
kaudrey 10/31/2021
Proteus126 "November"
old medic 12/16/2021
perez99 12/31/2021

 

[caramel]

Launched! March 5 as planned. 42.5 years old. I still can’t bring myself to use the word retired. My staff of the past and coworkers had amazing things to say. It was a really good day.

42.5, that is quite an accomplishment! Congratulations!!

 

[schenbew]

Joining the Retired Ranks in June 2021

Had a chat with my boss (great guy - been very good to me) yesterday that I'm done and planning to begin retired life in June 2021. As a military retiree, I've only been with MegaCorp for a few years, so no company retirement package to come, but there is some potentially significant bonus/commission pay to be had.

Exact June date is TBD. Boss countered with offer to explore continued employment with greater time off, but I don't need or want to continue employment.

It's an exhilarating feeling to be in the drivers seat for my few remaining months of employment. Actively planning post employment trips and activities.

 

[Out-to-Lunch]

Updating a few people.

(I think it is easiest to quote the latest list, then remove the quote tags.)


Boose 1/5/2021 Announcement.
BGH1 1/15/2021 Announcement
[-]GATime 1/2021 or 3/2021[/-] Seems to have graduated early, in Oct. 2020.
gamboolman 2/1/2021 Announcement
Ger0n1mo 2/5/2021. Announcement
Exchme 2/11/2021 Announcement
djsander 2/12/2021 Announcement
Djwil296 2/12/2021
Ready2Go 2/19/2021. Announcement
iblearning 2/26/2021 Announcement
ATX78701 3/1/2021 Announcement
DeepSouth 3/1/2021
ClearSky 3/5/2021
AZDre 3/5/2021 Announcement
CCBoard 3/5/2021
HI Bill 3/5/2021 Announcement
SunnyOne 3/31/2021
Corn18 3/31/2021
Spanky42 3/31/2021
Gocubsgo 3/31/2021
Retire2023 3/31/2021-4/1/2021
Nougat 4/1/2021
rocketjockey 4/1/2021
ChicagoGal 4/2/2021
Georgia Girl 5/2021
goingtotravel 5/15/2021
Aramis 5/28/2021 (subject to revision!)
BGH1 6/1/2021
dp226 6/4/2021
RobotMom June 2021
schenbew June 2021
Irishgirlyc58 either June or September
Caramel 6/25/2021
Out-to-Lunch 7/1/2021
LeeLee2021 7/15/2021
FLSUnFIRE "summer"
DenverCraig 8/3/2021
Ospreyjp 9/27/2021
RBDan "October" or thereabouts
tmitchell "October"
Unpaintedhuffhines 10/1/2021
KrisQuit 10/1/2021
retireingby50 10/1/2021
kaudrey 10/31/2021
Proteus126 "November"
old medic 12/16/2021
perez99 12/31/2021

 

[ClearSky_CalmSeas]

Hi, popping in to update my status. I was planning for a date of 3/5 but I got a new boss who made things much more bearable so I decided I could stick around a little longer to use up my 2021 "use it or lose it" personal days off. I'm planning to give my notice this week with a final date of 4/30.

I'm so excited, can feel the stress really starting to ease. It will be interesting to see how these next 8 weeks go as I transition my work and they realize how much I do.

Congrats to all those who've already retired this year, I'll be joining you soon!

ClearSky

 

[Out-to-Lunch]

Hi, popping in to update my status. I was planning for a date of 3/5 but I got a new boss who made things much more bearable so I decided I could stick around a little longer to use up my 2021 "use it or lose it" personal days off. I'm planning to give my notice this week with a final date of 4/30.

I'm so excited, can feel the stress really starting to ease. It will be interesting to see how these next 8 weeks go as I transition my work and they realize how much I do.

Congrats to all those who've already retired this year, I'll be joining you soon!

ClearSky

Glad both that your situation improved, AND that you will cast off from the dock soon, CSCS.



(I think it is easiest to quote the latest list, then remove the quote tags.)


Boose 1/5/2021 Announcement.
BGH1 1/15/2021 Announcement
[-]GATime 1/2021 or 3/2021[/-] Seems to have graduated early, in Oct. 2020.
gamboolman 2/1/2021 Announcement
Ger0n1mo 2/5/2021. Announcement
Exchme 2/11/2021 Announcement
djsander 2/12/2021 Announcement
Djwil296 2/12/2021 Announcement
Ready2Go 2/19/2021. Announcement
iblearning 2/26/2021 Announcement
ATX78701 3/1/2021 Announcement
DeepSouth 3/1/2021
AZDre 3/5/2021 Announcement
CCBoard 3/5/2021
HI Bill 3/5/2021 Announcement
SunnyOne 3/31/2021
Corn18 3/31/2021
Spanky42 3/31/2021
Gocubsgo 3/31/2021
Retire2023 3/31/2021-4/1/2021
Nougat 4/1/2021
rocketjockey 4/1/2021
ChicagoGal 4/2/2021
ClearSky 4/30/2021
Georgia Girl 5/2021
goingtotravel 5/15/2021
Aramis 5/28/2021 (subject to revision!)
BGH1 6/1/2021
dp226 6/4/2021
RobotMom June 2021
schenbew June 2021
Irishgirlyc58 either June or September
Caramel 6/25/2021
Out-to-Lunch 7/1/2021
LeeLee2021 7/15/2021
FLSUnFIRE "summer"
DenverCraig 8/3/2021
Ospreyjp 9/27/2021
RBDan "October" or thereabouts
tmitchell "October"
Unpaintedhuffhines 10/1/2021
KrisQuit 10/1/2021
retireingby50 10/1/2021
kaudrey 10/31/2021
Proteus126 "November"
old medic 12/16/2021
perez99 12/31/2021

 

[rocketjockey]

Add me to the list....Resignation dropped on March 5th, with a last day of March 31st!

 

[CCBoard]

As expected, Friday was my final day at work. Since the start of Covid, most folks have been working exclusively from home. About 40 co-workers came into the office for a surprise send-off. It was great!

Now I am just waiting for a sense of reality to settle in...

 

[Out-to-Lunch]

One more launched (CCBoard) and another on the launchpad (rocketjockey, fittingly enough!).


(I think it is easiest to quote the latest list, then remove the quote tags.)


Boose 1/5/2021 Announcement.
BGH1 1/15/2021 Announcement
[-]GATime 1/2021 or 3/2021[/-] Seems to have graduated early, in Oct. 2020.
gamboolman 2/1/2021 Announcement
Ger0n1mo 2/5/2021. Announcement
Exchme 2/11/2021 Announcement
djsander 2/12/2021 Announcement
Djwil296 2/12/2021 Announcement
Ready2Go 2/19/2021. Announcement
iblearning 2/26/2021 Announcement
ATX78701 3/1/2021 Announcement
DeepSouth 3/1/2021
AZDre 3/5/2021 Announcement
CCBoard 3/5/2021 Announcement
HI Bill 3/5/2021 Announcement
SunnyOne 3/31/2021
Corn18 3/31/2021
Spanky42 3/31/2021
Gocubsgo 3/31/2021
rocketjockey 3/31/2021
Retire2023 3/31/2021-4/1/2021
Nougat 4/1/2021
ChicagoGal 4/2/2021
ClearSky 4/30/2021
Georgia Girl 5/2021
goingtotravel 5/15/2021
Aramis 5/28/2021 (subject to revision!)
BGH1 6/1/2021
dp226 6/4/2021
RobotMom June 2021
schenbew June 2021
Irishgirlyc58 either June or September
Caramel 6/25/2021
Out-to-Lunch 7/1/2021
LeeLee2021 7/15/2021
FLSUnFIRE "summer"
DenverCraig 8/3/2021
Ospreyjp 9/27/2021
RBDan "October" or thereabouts
tmitchell "October"
Unpaintedhuffhines 10/1/2021
KrisQuit 10/1/2021
retireingby50 10/1/2021
kaudrey 10/31/2021
Proteus126 "November"
old medic 12/16/2021
perez99 12/31/2021

 

[tmitchell]

Don’t forget to tell us how your first Monday/week goes all you early retirees!

 

[corn18]

Just got the call from my boss. Last day is this Friday (vs. 3/31), which is fine. Severance package is a bit more than I had planned. Waiting for the letter from HR to review. Life is surreal.

 

[Irishgirlyc58]

Wow! There are a lot of people retiring in March. Congratulations [emoji322][emoji323][emoji324][emoji898] to you all.
Alas, I will have to live vicariously through all of you.
But not for too long.

 

[corn18]

It's official. Unemployed for the first time in my adult life.

 

[Out-to-Lunch]

It's official. Unemployed for the first time in my adult life.

Whoot! Another one out the door!




(I think it is easiest to quote the latest list, then remove the quote tags.)


Boose 1/5/2021 Announcement.
BGH1 1/15/2021 Announcement
[-]GATime 1/2021 or 3/2021[/-] Seems to have graduated early, in Oct. 2020.
gamboolman 2/1/2021 Announcement
Ger0n1mo 2/5/2021. Announcement
Exchme 2/11/2021 Announcement
djsander 2/12/2021 Announcement
Djwil296 2/12/2021 Announcement
Ready2Go 2/19/2021. Announcement
iblearning 2/26/2021 Announcement
ATX78701 3/1/2021 Announcement
DeepSouth 3/1/2021
AZDre 3/5/2021 Announcement
CCBoard 3/5/2021 Announcement
HI Bill 3/5/2021 Announcement
Corn18 3/12/2021 Announcement
SunnyOne 3/31/2021
Spanky42 3/31/2021
Gocubsgo 3/31/2021
rocketjockey 3/31/2021
Retire2023 3/31/2021-4/1/2021
Nougat 4/1/2021
ChicagoGal 4/2/2021
ClearSky 4/30/2021
Georgia Girl 5/2021
goingtotravel 5/15/2021
Aramis 5/28/2021 (subject to revision!)
BGH1 6/1/2021
dp226 6/4/2021
RobotMom June 2021
schenbew June 2021
Irishgirlyc58 either June or September
Caramel 6/25/2021
Out-to-Lunch 7/1/2021
LeeLee2021 7/15/2021
FLSUnFIRE "summer"
DenverCraig 8/3/2021
Ospreyjp 9/27/2021
RBDan "October" or thereabouts
tmitchell "October"
Unpaintedhuffhines 10/1/2021
KrisQuit 10/1/2021
retireingby50 10/1/2021
kaudrey 10/31/2021
Proteus126 "November"
old medic 12/16/2021
perez99 12/31/2021

 

[Gocubsgo]

It's official. Unemployed for the first time in my adult life.

Congratulations! Hope you enjoy your really long weekend! [emoji16]

 

[caramel]

It's official. Unemployed for the first time in my adult life.

 

[goingtotravel]

Congrats to all the new retirees!

About a week ago I stepped down from my management role (with 2 months to retirement) and am now mentoring my replacement. Or at least that was the plan as I had a minor surgery last week and have been out on medical leave but the mentoring should start when I return. Turns out 33+ years of expertise in my field is going to be missed once I FIRE.

I go back to work Monday on a part-time basis until my retirement date. Nine weeks to go!

 

[FLSUnFIRE]

Hi, thought I'd pop in and say Hi! Congrats to all of you finishers so far!


I am still tracking for "Summer." It is surreal and my mood seems to vacillate between happy excitement and worry. Numbers are good but I watch the market like crazy.. not that I'll act but looking for signs of a derailment. The end game is much more stressful than I expected when I started plotting in 1998! The numbers are easy, the psychology is not (no identity wrapped up in my job but I am risk averse and am breaking away from some pretty nice golden handcuffs if I could last another decade).



I'm pretty apathetic at work as BS bucket has been full and with the insane market rebound the FU funds bucket is overflowing (on paper!). I feel in limbo and don't want to burn bridges by waiting too long to tell but don't want to "commit" to leaving yet. I'm tentatively planning on telling my "work friend"/boss in confidence as soon as he is accepted publicly into a development program near the end of April (he's the only one other than me that has done my job in 20 years and they'd possibly screw him if they know I am leaving). I hint constantly and have made it known I'd like to go PT (and they may offer PT if the option is gone quickly -If they do, I will set the terms that I train my replacement and do special projects and not into a process rut). About 6 weeks from my target date, I will give "formal" verbal notice through my boss and will follow with written a 4-week notice. I really look forward to giving notice as I'll be coasting and in control from that point-I expect it to be quite exhilarating. (Gov't so no risk of being walked out early)


Outside of w*rk, I am still enjoying my side-gig having fun tending bar a couple days a week at a friend's taphouse. I'm also meeting next week to possibly get one night a week at the brewery down the street -I'd like to get a foot in the door and possibly help out in the brewery once FIREd. I spend a lot of time thinking how I'll spend my first day of freedom as well as a routine going forward... it sure fills up fast.


I look forward to adequate sleep and exercise!



FLSunFIRE

 

[Aramis]

Hi, thought I'd pop in and say Hi! Congrats to all of you finishers so far!


I am still tracking for "Summer." It is surreal and my mood seems to vacillate between happy excitement and worry. Numbers are good but I watch the market like crazy.. not that I'll act but looking for signs of a derailment. The end game is much more stressful than I expected when I started plotting in 1998! The numbers are easy, the psychology is not (no identity wrapped up in my job but I am risk averse and am breaking away from some pretty nice golden handcuffs if I could last another decade).



I'm pretty apathetic at work as BS bucket has been full and with the insane market rebound the FU funds bucket is overflowing (on paper!). I feel in limbo and don't want to burn bridges by waiting too long to tell but don't want to "commit" to leaving yet. I'm tentatively planning on telling my "work friend"/boss in confidence as soon as he is accepted publicly into a development program near the end of April (he's the only one other than me that has done my job in 20 years and they'd possibly screw him if they know I am leaving). I hint constantly and have made it known I'd like to go PT (and they may offer PT if the option is gone quickly -If they do, I will set the terms that I train my replacement and do special projects and not into a process rut). About 6 weeks from my target date, I will give "formal" verbal notice through my boss and will follow with written a 4-week notice. I really look forward to giving notice as I'll be coasting and in control from that point-I expect it to be quite exhilarating. (Gov't so no risk of being walked out early)


Outside of w*rk, I am still enjoying my side-gig having fun tending bar a couple days a week at a friend's taphouse. I'm also meeting next week to possibly get one night a week at the brewery down the street -I'd like to get a foot in the door and possibly help out in the brewery once FIREd. I spend a lot of time thinking how I'll spend my first day of freedom as well as a routine going forward... it sure fills up fast.


I look forward to adequate sleep and exercise!



FLSunFIRE

Nice update and plan. Good luck!

 

[Out-to-Lunch]

We are welcoming retire48in2018, who (despite the user name) has graduated early from an intended Class-of-2022 date. Congrats!

(I think it is easiest to quote the latest list, then remove the quote tags.)


Boose 1/5/2021 Announcement.
BGH1 1/15/2021 Announcement
[-]GATime 1/2021 or 3/2021[/-] Seems to have graduated early, in Oct. 2020.
gamboolman 2/1/2021 Announcement
Ger0n1mo 2/5/2021. Announcement
Exchme 2/11/2021 Announcement
djsander 2/12/2021 Announcement
Djwil296 2/12/2021 Announcement
Ready2Go 2/19/2021. Announcement
iblearning 2/26/2021 Announcement
ATX78701 3/1/2021 Announcement
DeepSouth 3/1/2021
AZDre 3/5/2021 Announcement
CCBoard 3/5/2021 Announcement
HI Bill 3/5/2021 Announcement
Corn18 3/12/2021 Announcement
retire48in2018 Announcement
SunnyOne 3/31/2021
Spanky42 3/31/2021
Gocubsgo 3/31/2021
rocketjockey 3/31/2021
Retire2023 3/31/2021-4/1/2021
Nougat 4/1/2021
ChicagoGal 4/2/2021
ClearSky 4/30/2021
Georgia Girl 5/2021
goingtotravel 5/15/2021
Aramis 5/28/2021 (subject to revision!)
BGH1 6/1/2021
dp226 6/4/2021
RobotMom June 2021
schenbew June 2021
Irishgirlyc58 either June or September
Caramel 6/25/2021
Out-to-Lunch 7/1/2021
LeeLee2021 7/15/2021
FLSUnFIRE "summer"
DenverCraig 8/3/2021
Ospreyjp 9/27/2021
RBDan "October" or thereabouts
tmitchell "October"
Unpaintedhuffhines 10/1/2021
KrisQuit 10/1/2021
retireingby50 10/1/2021
kaudrey 10/31/2021
Proteus126 "November"
old medic 12/16/2021
perez99 12/31/2021

 

[RBDan]

It's official. Unemployed for the first time in my adult life.

Congratulations!

 

[random thought]

Long time lurker, but I gave my notice last week with 4/15 as the last day.

It was really exciting at first, but my boss wanted to keep it quiet for a week or two while working on some org change stuff. It's been a little bit of a let down having all of this initial excitement, but then not being able to share it right away and just getting back to normal work schedule.

I'm age 46 and married with a few teens still around, and can't wait to relax and focus on the things I enjoy doing! Next 3 weeks better go by quickly.

 

[Out-to-Lunch]

Long time lurker, but I gave my notice last week with 4/15 as the last day.

It was really exciting at first, but my boss wanted to keep it quiet for a week or two while working on some org change stuff. It's been a little bit of a let down having all of this initial excitement, but then not being able to share it right away and just getting back to normal work schedule.

I'm age 46 and married with a few teens still around, and can't wait to relax and focus on the things I enjoy doing! Next 3 weeks better go by quickly.

Wow, congrats! Welcome to de-lurking, and congrats on such a young departure date.

Let's get you "registered."


(I think it is easiest to quote the latest list, then remove the quote tags.)


Boose 1/5/2021 Announcement.
BGH1 1/15/2021 Announcement
[-]GATime 1/2021 or 3/2021[/-] Seems to have graduated early, in Oct. 2020.
gamboolman 2/1/2021 Announcement
Ger0n1mo 2/5/2021. Announcement
Exchme 2/11/2021 Announcement
djsander 2/12/2021 Announcement
Djwil296 2/12/2021 Announcement
Ready2Go 2/19/2021. Announcement
iblearning 2/26/2021 Announcement
ATX78701 3/1/2021 Announcement
DeepSouth 3/1/2021
AZDre 3/5/2021 Announcement
CCBoard 3/5/2021 Announcement
HI Bill 3/5/2021 Announcement
Corn18 3/12/2021 Announcement
retire48in2018 Announcement
SunnyOne 3/31/2021
Spanky42 3/31/2021
Gocubsgo 3/31/2021
rocketjockey 3/31/2021
Retire2023 3/31/2021-4/1/2021
Nougat 4/1/2021
ChicagoGal 4/2/2021
random thought 4/15/2021
ClearSky 4/30/2021
Georgia Girl 5/2021
goingtotravel 5/15/2021
Aramis 5/28/2021 (subject to revision!)
BGH1 6/1/2021
dp226 6/4/2021
RobotMom June 2021
schenbew June 2021
Irishgirlyc58 either June or September
Caramel 6/25/2021
Out-to-Lunch 7/1/2021
LeeLee2021 7/15/2021
FLSUnFIRE "summer"
DenverCraig 8/3/2021
Ospreyjp 9/27/2021
RBDan "October" or thereabouts
tmitchell "October"
Unpaintedhuffhines 10/1/2021
KrisQuit 10/1/2021
retireingby50 10/1/2021
kaudrey 10/31/2021
Proteus126 "November"
old medic 12/16/2021
perez99 12/31/2021

 

[NoiseBoy]

You can add me to the 2021 list too. My official retirement date is April 30th, but my last day at the keyboard will be April 8th. I will use up my remaining vacation time to reach the end of the month (no payout option.) FWIW I was originally planning to retire last March, but the lockdowns and working from home were reason enough to work one more year. Things look a lot more promising now, at least here in the good ole U.S. of A.

I actually had to retire twice because my boss completely ignored the first notification, which was in February for a March 31st date. We met and also talked to HR and the upshot was that I agreed to work one more month so I had to cancel my March retirement and do the process over again. Mainly I wanted to avoid a big gap for my team, but my boss took 3 weeks from my second notification to post my job, so there's not going to be time to do KT with my replacement anyway. I should've just retired in March as planned, which is what all of my friends advised me to do. Oh well, at least now I have a good answer for the next thread about "how much notice should I give!"

 

[Out-to-Lunch]

You can add me to the 2021 list too. My official retirement date is April 30th, but my last day at the keyboard will be April 8th. I will use up my remaining vacation time to reach the end of the month (no payout option.) FWIW I was originally planning to retire last March, but the lockdowns and working from home were reason enough to work one more year. Things look a lot more promising now, at least here in the good ole U.S. of A.

Okay, NoiseBoy. Congratulations -- it will be here before you know it!


(I think it is easiest to quote the latest list, then remove the quote tags.)


Boose 1/5/2021 Announcement.
BGH1 1/15/2021 Announcement
[-]GATime 1/2021 or 3/2021[/-] Seems to have graduated early, in Oct. 2020.
gamboolman 2/1/2021 Announcement
Ger0n1mo 2/5/2021. Announcement
Exchme 2/11/2021 Announcement
djsander 2/12/2021 Announcement
Djwil296 2/12/2021 Announcement
Ready2Go 2/19/2021. Announcement
iblearning 2/26/2021 Announcement
ATX78701 3/1/2021 Announcement
DeepSouth 3/1/2021
AZDre 3/5/2021 Announcement
CCBoard 3/5/2021 Announcement
HI Bill 3/5/2021 Announcement
Corn18 3/12/2021 Announcement
retire48in2018 Announcement
SunnyOne 3/31/2021
Spanky42 3/31/2021
Gocubsgo 3/31/2021
rocketjockey 3/31/2021
Retire2023 3/31/2021-4/1/2021
Nougat 4/1/2021
ChicagoGal 4/2/2021
random thought 4/15/2021
NoiseBoy 4/30/2021 (but out of office starting 4/8)
ClearSky 4/30/2021
Georgia Girl 5/2021
goingtotravel 5/15/2021
Aramis 5/28/2021 (subject to revision!)
BGH1 6/1/2021
dp226 6/4/2021
RobotMom June 2021
schenbew June 2021
Irishgirlyc58 either June or September
Caramel 6/25/2021
Out-to-Lunch 7/1/2021
LeeLee2021 7/15/2021
FLSUnFIRE "summer"
DenverCraig 8/3/2021
Ospreyjp 9/27/2021
RBDan "October" or thereabouts
tmitchell "October"
Unpaintedhuffhines 10/1/2021
KrisQuit 10/1/2021
retireingby50 10/1/2021
kaudrey 10/31/2021
Proteus126 "November"
old medic 12/16/2021
perez99 12/31/2021