My ex-boss just retired at age 58. A month into her retirement she was diagnosed with brain cancer. She is in the hospital and isn't expected to live more than two weeks.
She could have retired two years ago, but hung in there for a little extra income for retirement. She was really looking forward to spending more time with her grandkids, her church activities and her many hobbies.
This has really rocked me. I feel so bad for her and her family.
It also has me thinking about my own life. I think my main regret is that I have not traveled enough. I have chosen to spend most of my vacation time over the years with my parents and I don't regret that a bit, especially since losing my Father 1.5 years ago.
I'm thinking an optimal solution may be to take a leave of absence for six months and travel. Now would not be the time, but maybe in four years when I am four years from ER.
How about the rest of you - do you feel like you are balancing living today with plans for ER ? For those of you that are close to ER, what will make you decide you have enough money to pull the plug ?
-helen
She could have retired two years ago, but hung in there for a little extra income for retirement. She was really looking forward to spending more time with her grandkids, her church activities and her many hobbies.
This has really rocked me. I feel so bad for her and her family.
It also has me thinking about my own life. I think my main regret is that I have not traveled enough. I have chosen to spend most of my vacation time over the years with my parents and I don't regret that a bit, especially since losing my Father 1.5 years ago.
I'm thinking an optimal solution may be to take a leave of absence for six months and travel. Now would not be the time, but maybe in four years when I am four years from ER.
How about the rest of you - do you feel like you are balancing living today with plans for ER ? For those of you that are close to ER, what will make you decide you have enough money to pull the plug ?
-helen