Retired, or just UnEmployed?

[cyber888]

I want to retire before I hit 60 yrs of age. If you can retire, do it. If you're no longer excited with work, then the path of retirement is there.

 

[jcretire77]

Retire ASAP. I just heard that a former team member that retired at the same time as I did just passed away at the age of 67. I have enjoyed the, close to three years, away from the job.

 

[Rianne]

Got RIFed from BigSoftware in June. I'm 63 and was thinking 'one more year'...

They offered me the option of finding another position or a pretty good package.

I took the package.

DH did the exact same thing from a megacorp food company. I found out, pretty much the week he decided to do it. He worked for U of I for approx. a year after taking 6 mo. off. Now has an LLC, small consulting from home (20 hours/week). Could not be happier. Everything fell into place.

I got scared at first, just had major surgery 2 months before this abrupt decision. But package included HC for a year. Then, I think COBRA. This was early ACA years and I did not know or understand the process or the benefits. I'm just grateful we both have good health now and can enjoy.