The Class of 2014

Huston55 said:
:tongue::tongue::tongue:

OK. But, we need a picture of you with your tongue out. :tongue::tongue::tongue:
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Well, no tongue out picture, but inspired by a nudge from Nords via PM I have started a countdown (including a countdown widget on my phone) to the day I quit. I have chosen January 2, since I should be in the office that day, but will have to double check with DW. That puts me 132 days out. On the road the next couple of weeks for work, but since there is little actual work to be done my buddy and I will spend most of the time in the woods.
 
brewer12345 said:
Well, no tongue out picture, but inspired by a nudge from Nords via PM I have started a countdown (including a countdown widget on my phone) to the day I quit. I have chosen January 2, since I should be in the office that day, but will have to double check with DW. That puts me 132 days out. On the road the next couple of weeks for work, but since there is little actual work to be done my buddy and I will spend most of the time in the woods.
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Congrats & well done!

I'm not too far behind you. :tongue::tongue::tongue::tongue:
 
Dates updated. Ozstache, we'll just update your date. You'll remain an honorary member. Besides, these are the latest date you expect to retire. Any time before is even better.

1. HeatherB - 2013
2. Retire2013 - 2013
3. Ronstar - Apr-2014
4. akck - Jan-2014
5. Redbugdave - Jan-2014
6. sbwitte - Jan-2014
7. debster747 - Jan-2014
8. Coaster - Aug-2014
9. rodi - H - Jan-2014
10. Ozstache - 2013
11. Unpaintedhuffhines - Jan-2014
12. Cassie - Jan-2014
13. gozer - Jan-2014
14. BizzyC - Apr-2014 OMM
15. foxfirev5 - Feb-2014
16. rodi - Feb-2014
17. Meadbh - Mar-2014
18. nun - Mar-2014
19. brewer12345 - Jan-2014
20. Lagniappe - Apr-2014
21. Hawk50s - Apr-2014
22. jimbee - Apr-2014
23. Dakotah - May-2014
24. christian_n - Jun-2014
25. fh2000 - Jun-2014
26. FreeAtLast - Jun-2014
27. scrinch - Jun-2014
28. 02camp - Jun-2014
29. Huston55 - Jun-2014
30. FIREd - W - Jun-2014
31. jollystomper - Jun-2014
32. photoguy - Jun-2014
33. linny727 - Jun-2014
34. obgyn65 - Jun-2014
35. Nomad4hire - Jun-2014
36. powlusr - Jun-2014
37. WhoDaresWins - Jul-2014
38. Grainiac - Aug-2014
39. ER Eddie - -2014
40. hakuna matata - Oct-2014
41. FLD3C - Oct-2014
42. SecondCor521 - Nov-2014
43. hakuna matata - W - Dec-2014
44. Turn_the_Page - Dec-2014
45. sengsational - 2014
46. Amethyst - ? To be determined.
47. Masquernom - Jun 2014 possible 2013
48. Difficultrun - Apr 2014
49. pinejake May-2014
50. bjorn2bwild - Apr-2014
51. howdidigetthisold - Dec-2014
52.Grigori - Apr-2014
53. Andre1969 - Apr-2014
54. In-control - Jun-2014 ?
55. Kaufmanrider - Jan-2014

Ballmer will have to put in a request if he wants to be on the list. :)
 
T minus 52 weeks, as of today. It's a milestone of sorts; it feels good to reach that one-year-to-go mark.

Btw, akck, you can put me down for 9/1/14.

At first I thought I shouldn't be on the list, because I plan to go part-time, and that isn't really being retired. However, I've noticed that "retirement" comes in all shapes and sizes, and we have plenty of people here who continue to work part-time in retirement, at one thing or another. I read an article yesterday that talked about working PT as a way to have a happy, healthy retirement. So apparently there doesn't need to be an either/or contradiction about it.

Also, I've worked too hard to get to that 9/1/14 date -- been looking forward to it for too long -- to not count myself as part of the graduating class. I know it's going to feel like a major downshift and a transition from one life to another. And besides, I don't want to be buying everyone drinks, lol. So put me down for Sept. 1, Class of 2014.
 
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brewer12345 said:
Well, no tongue out picture, but inspired by a nudge from Nords via PM I have started a countdown (including a countdown widget on my phone) to the day I quit. I have chosen January 2, since I should be in the office that day, but will have to double check with DW. That puts me 132 days out.
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Excellent!
 
Redbugdave said:
Hey...don't forget me! 1/1/2014! There's going to be a boatload of people retiring in my shop in the next 5 years. Baby Boomers. Around 11 out of 25 people.
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I just had two of my co-workers retire yesterday, both with 30+ years of service and even more years of experience in their respective crafts. Many more to come in the next few years, probably 50% or so of the specialized trades. Really makes me wonder how Megacorp will handle the brain drain, as there has been little effort to recruit or even encourage mechanical trades training in the local area, as even attrition has been viewed as a cost savings. Part of the desire to ER is because I don't want to be left with a bunch of novices making rookie mistakes - it wasn't that long ago I was in those shoes, and I remember what it was like.

DW and I are now confident of summer of 2014 becoming a perpetual weekend, my planned ER date is 7/4/14, 30 years to the day when DW and I first met. So, please add me to the class of 2014! :greetings10:
 
Well, the BS bucket just got full again so I'm now contemplating my last day of work being December 31st, and first day of retirement January 1st. Does that put me in the Class of 2013 or 2014? Or do I get to be in both? :)
 
Okay, my last day of fulltime employment is Feb 17th, 2014. I go part time after that while I go back to university. I'm not sure if this counts as retirement? I'm going to see how PT works out and if it looks like financially it's going to be just fine, then I'll quit altogether mid 2014.
 
Dates updated.

1. HeatherB - 2013
2. Retire2013 - 2013
3. Ronstar - Apr-2014
4. akck - Dec 31, 2013 last day of work, Jan 1, 2014 1st day of ret.
5. Redbugdave - Jan-2014
6. sbwitte - Jan-2014
7. debster747 - Jan-2014
8. Coaster - Aug-2014
9. rodi - H - Jan-2014
10. Ozstache - 2013
11. Unpaintedhuffhines - Jan-2014
12. Cassie - Jan-2014
13. gozer - Jan-2014
14. BizzyC - Apr-2014 OMM
15. foxfirev5 - Feb-2014
16. rodi - Feb-2014
17. Meadbh - Mar-2014
18. nun - Mar-2014
19. brewer12345 - Jan-2014
20. Lagniappe - Apr-2014
21. Hawk50s - Apr-2014
22. jimbee - Apr-2014
23. Dakotah - May-2014
24. christian_n - Jun-2014
25. fh2000 - Jun-2014
26. FreeAtLast - Jun-2014
27. scrinch - Jun-2014
28. 02camp - Jun-2014
29. Huston55 - Jun-2014
30. FIREd - W - Jun-2014
31. jollystomper - Jun-2014
32. photoguy - Jun-2014
33. linny727 - Jun-2014
34. obgyn65 - Jun-2014
35. Nomad4hire - Jun-2014
36. powlusr - Jun-2014
37. WhoDaresWins - Jul-2014
38. Grainiac - Aug-2014
39. ER Eddie - Sep-2014
40. hakuna matata - Oct-2014
41. FLD3C - Oct-2014
42. SecondCor521 - Nov-2014
43. hakuna matata - W - Dec-2014
44. Turn_the_Page - Dec-2014
45. sengsational - 2014
46. Amethyst - ? To be determined.
47. Masquernom - Jun 2014 possible 2013
48. Difficultrun - Apr 2014
49. pinejake May-2014
50. bjorn2bwild - Apr-2014
51. howdidigetthisold - Dec-2014
52.Grigori - Apr-2014
53. Andre1969 - Apr-2014
54. In-control - Jun-2014 ?
55. Kaufmanrider - Jan-2014
56. Theseus - Jul-2014
57. Annienz - Feb-2014 PT Summer 2014 FT?

I've updated my status for my current feelings.
 
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As for 1 more year, I had the 1 more year syndrome. It wasn't until recently that I figured how much I'd save in the extra year. Then using a 3% withdrawal rate, the savings from working the extra year tacked on less than 1k per year retirement income. The extra year of work is not worth getting an extra 1k per year
 
Nomad4hire said:
Help me understand that.... I need some incentive and clarity. Believe me, I am ready....---Nomad
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Say a person had 1 mm in retirement savings and their projected retirement spending was $30k per year. That equals a 3% withdrawal rate. If they worked another year and saved $25k, they would then have $1025000 in retirement savings. Using the same 3% withdrawal rate, the yearly withdrawal would be $30,750 per year. This means that the person would spend another year at work for only $750 more in spending per year in retirement
 
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Add me to the Class of 2014!!! I had the retirement talk with the President of the company today and we will be finalizing plans in the next weeks. Surprisingly, I have a feeling of loss or let down as opposed to be the excitement I thought I would feel. Maybe it's just that I've been planning, thinking and talking about it for so long that it hasn't sunk in yet.
 
I would think feeling a sense of loss would be normal. Maybe everyone expects to feel excited and enthused, but retirement also means the end of something that has been a big part of your life for a long time. Seems to me, I would feel a sense of loss with that, even if I wasn't fond of the job. I had no doubt that my divorce was a good decision, but it still made me sad. Endings always make me sad.
 
ER Eddie said:
I would think feeling a sense of loss would be normal. Maybe everyone expects to feel excited and enthused, but retirement also means the end of something that has been a big part of your life for a long time. Seems to me, I would feel a sense of loss with that, even if I wasn't fond of the job. I had no doubt that my divorce was a good decision, but it still made me sad. Endings always make me sad.
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Yes, and some anxiety is normal, too. I have felt that at times.
 
ER Eddie said:
I would think feeling a sense of loss would be normal. Maybe everyone expects to feel excited and enthused, but retirement also means the end of something that has been a big part of your life for a long time. Seems to me, I would feel a sense of loss with that, even if I wasn't fond of the job. I had no doubt that my divorce was a good decision, but it still made me sad. Endings always make me sad.
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I started feeling relief and exitement yesterday. My husband just told me I seem happier already. It's true..........I feel such a weight off my shoulders. I'm sure I'll go through a range of emotions in the days ahead but I am ready!
 
Glad you're feeling better about it. I imagine that, when the time comes, I will feel a range of emotions, like you -- probably a changing mixture of sadness, relief, worry, and excitement.
 
Rena said:
Add me to the Class of 2014!!! I had the retirement talk with the President of the company today and we will be finalizing plans in the next weeks. Surprisingly, I have a feeling of loss or let down as opposed to be the excitement I thought I would feel. Maybe it's just that I've been planning, thinking and talking about it for so long that it hasn't sunk in yet.
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At about 1 year, I had a sense of dread which I attribute to doubt about being able to afford retirement and maybe a little what will I do once I'm done with work. So I think it's normal to have these feelings once the date is set and you're close. My dread lasted about a month and has not returned. I'll bet your sense of loss will do the same.

It sounds like you enjoy your job, so the let down is understandable. Giving up something you like will always be hard. For me, the work environment changed enough that I won't be having any regrets about leaving. I'll go knowing that I made several major accomplishments with a small regret that some will be lost after I leave. But I'll get over it once I turn off the lights for the final time.
 
Another list update. Post a message if I missed you.

1. HeatherB - 2013
2. Retire2013 - 2013
3. Ronstar - Apr-2014
4. akck - Dec 31, 2013 last day of work, Jan 1, 2014 1st day of ret.
5. Redbugdave - Jan-2014
6. sbwitte - Jan-2014
7. debster747 - Jan-2014
8. Coaster - Aug-2014
9. rodi - H - Jan-2014
10. Ozstache - 2013
11. Unpaintedhuffhines - Jan-2014
12. Cassie - Jan-2014
13. gozer - Jan-2014
14. BizzyC - Apr-2014 OMM
15. foxfirev5 - Feb-2014
16. rodi - Feb-2014
17. Meadbh - Mar-2014
18. nun - Mar-2014
19. brewer12345 - Jan-2014
20. Lagniappe - Apr-2014
21. Hawk50s - Apr-2014
22. jimbee - Apr-2014
23. Dakotah - May-2014
24. christian_n - Jun-2014
25. fh2000 - Jun-2014
26. FreeAtLast - Jun-2014
27. scrinch - Jun-2014
28. 02camp - Jun-2014
29. Huston55 - Jun-2014
30. FIREd - W - Jun-2014
31. jollystomper - Jun-2014
32. photoguy - Jun-2014
33. linny727 - Jun-2014
34. obgyn65 - Jun-2014
35. Nomad4hire - Jun-2014
36. powlusr - Jun-2014
37. WhoDaresWins - Jul-2014
38. Grainiac - Aug-2014
39. ER Eddie - Sep-2014
40. hakuna matata - Oct-2014
41. FLD3C - Oct-2014
42. SecondCor521 - Nov-2014
43. hakuna matata - W - Dec-2014
44. Turn_the_Page - Dec-2014
45. sengsational - 2014
46. Amethyst - ? To be determined.
47. Masquernom - Jun 2014 possible 2013
48. Difficultrun - Apr 2014
49. pinejake May-2014
50. bjorn2bwild - Apr-2014
51. howdidigetthisold - Dec-2014
52.Grigori - Apr-2014
53. Andre1969 - Apr-2014
54. In-control - Jun-2014 ?
55. Kaufmanrider - Jan-2014
56. Theseus - Jul-2014
57. Annienz - Feb-2014 PT Summer 2014 FT?
58. Nomad4hire - Jan or May-2014
59. Rena - 2014
 
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