henryserves
Dryer sheet wannabe
I've grown to appreciate time. My children (10 and 7) will not stay young forever and I want to be even more involved than I already am. My stay at home wife has taken wonderful care of our children since they were born while I made a good living in a corporate career. But I feel it's my turn to do what I have longed to do - and, that is, to be the stay at home parent while our children are still young.
After much discussion, we have agreed to switch roles in 2012. My wife can earn more than enough as an optometrist, our mortgage is paid up and the kids' college expenses thankfully are covered through inheritance. Through prudent financial decisions made throughout our relationship and a fairly frugal lifestyle, we are fortunate to be able to make this decision.
After almost 19 years in the same utility company, I am ready to call it quits so I can be more fulfilled by taking care of the house and children. And, I will have the time to pursue my next passion of being an elementary school teacher! So, while I am retiring from one career, my heart is set on starting another one in 3 or 4 years.
I stumbled upon this site an hour ago and have already learned about the FSA loophole. I look forward to learning more from all of you as I count down the 114 work days before our target date of April 2. I chose this date because our fiscal year ends on March 31 and I would be entitled to a full year's bonus by staying through that date. It would also give me time to contribute almost $15K to my 401K in 2012 and get my company's ~$4K match.
I haven't told my employer yet and don't plan to until a month or two prior to my target date. In the meantime, I plan to enjoy being off the career track after being on it for 18+ years.
After much discussion, we have agreed to switch roles in 2012. My wife can earn more than enough as an optometrist, our mortgage is paid up and the kids' college expenses thankfully are covered through inheritance. Through prudent financial decisions made throughout our relationship and a fairly frugal lifestyle, we are fortunate to be able to make this decision.
After almost 19 years in the same utility company, I am ready to call it quits so I can be more fulfilled by taking care of the house and children. And, I will have the time to pursue my next passion of being an elementary school teacher! So, while I am retiring from one career, my heart is set on starting another one in 3 or 4 years.
I stumbled upon this site an hour ago and have already learned about the FSA loophole. I look forward to learning more from all of you as I count down the 114 work days before our target date of April 2. I chose this date because our fiscal year ends on March 31 and I would be entitled to a full year's bonus by staying through that date. It would also give me time to contribute almost $15K to my 401K in 2012 and get my company's ~$4K match.
I haven't told my employer yet and don't plan to until a month or two prior to my target date. In the meantime, I plan to enjoy being off the career track after being on it for 18+ years.
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