Sand Pounder
Dryer sheet wannabe
- Joined
- Jan 28, 2007
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Like a lot of people on this board, I'm struggling with deciding precisely when to pull the trigger on RE. I really enjoy time off, but I also want to stay involved with a new product line we started a couple years ago. Here's my approach.
After achieving FI a few years ago, I checked with my employer about part-time work. The policy was surprisingly flexible. We can keep our benefits for anything 50% or above.
So I dropped back to 80% then, and with the approval my boss, started at 50% this week. Today was a day off. This approach allows me to get the extra time off while maintaining an income stream and staying involved at work.
Has anyone else tried this? If so, what were your experiences? Any advice?
(For the record , I went bicycling and helped an elderly relative this morning, and this afternoon it's movie time. Those neglected projects will have to wait a little while longer.)
After achieving FI a few years ago, I checked with my employer about part-time work. The policy was surprisingly flexible. We can keep our benefits for anything 50% or above.
So I dropped back to 80% then, and with the approval my boss, started at 50% this week. Today was a day off. This approach allows me to get the extra time off while maintaining an income stream and staying involved at work.
Has anyone else tried this? If so, what were your experiences? Any advice?
(For the record , I went bicycling and helped an elderly relative this morning, and this afternoon it's movie time. Those neglected projects will have to wait a little while longer.)