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Originally in the Class of 2018, I decided to move the date up a bit. Today is my last day in the office!

What did I do today? Commuted for the last time! Today is my last day in the office.

I'll need to be removed from the class of 2018. Decided to leave September 2017. Just changed my work password..... For the last time!

I'm in western Washington (the state), am 51 and planning to leave paid employment at age 52. Only staying to provide DD with health insurance until she is 26.

Final Performance Review Just had my final performance review today. :dance: "They" don't know that! Now to throw together the required Development Plan for this year. Unfortunately, they don't think Retire is an acceptable plan.

Sitting at w*rk, feeling compelled to write about what I did today.... I watched the Kitten Rescue Los Angeles Kitten Cam, calculated how many more w*rking days I have left (either 169 or 225 depending on which date I leave), and did some actual w*rk.

I am still looking at January 2018 at the age of 52, but may consider September 2017 when youngest child ages off my health insurance.

The last thing ordered from Amazon is a light fixture and matching mirror for our bathroom remodel. These were ordered from Amazon because 1) they had the same price as everywhere else and 2) I could pay with an Amazon gift card (which was bought at Fred Meyer during the 4x the fuel points...

Yes, we 'gift': What? Cash When? Birthdays and Christmas for our children. Weddings and High School/College graduations for nieces and nephews as well as our own children. Why? Because we want to Are your gifts reciprocated? Sometimes reciprocated, always acknowledged. In my family, I am...

Moen Kitchen Faucet Repair ~ 12 year old Moen faucet developed a drip from the hot water side as well as a leak near the pull-out sprayer. I visited the Moen website and reviewed their trouble-shooting section. Then sent an email to them using their contact form, was even able to attach a...

Since I have decided on my ER date of January 2018, I had a difficult time creating the expected long-term goals. Really, I had a hard time creating short-term goals, too. I haven't tipped my hand yet to let my manager know my planned exit date. Since I was promoted with my last performance...

Does treating my hiking boots count?

My husband retired in July of 2017. I continued with my full-time job. About two months into his retirement, after having a nice dinner, he informed me I was not doing enough around the house. :nonono: The good news is that he has been able to get past this, and now prides himself on having...

I am class of 2018 as well - in early January. There is a rule that I must be employed on December 31st to receive a 10% bonus as well as a 15% contribution to my 401K. There was a time when I thought I would stay until 2024 - just to get my employee discount for the rest of my life. I...

A book: Time Management for Cats