Somehow I think that the first response will be "there's no such thing as Semi-ER, it's like being half pregnant."
The process is in motion to take the ER package from Mega-Corp at 55 and then start at State University. I probably could have struggled to stay at the high paying job a few more years in an effort to go "Full-ER" but I'm happy with the decision. Things are getting worse at w*rk, travel, stress, impossible expectations, etc. Most have been there, done that. I won't trade more time in that environment for more money in the savings account.
I'm looking forward to new challenges, being part of a great university and beginning my PhD studies (tuition free, work time for dissertation).
I know my life will improve (not my bank account) and I can always do something different later. The key is enjoying the now.
Anyone else follow a similar path?
The process is in motion to take the ER package from Mega-Corp at 55 and then start at State University. I probably could have struggled to stay at the high paying job a few more years in an effort to go "Full-ER" but I'm happy with the decision. Things are getting worse at w*rk, travel, stress, impossible expectations, etc. Most have been there, done that. I won't trade more time in that environment for more money in the savings account.
I'm looking forward to new challenges, being part of a great university and beginning my PhD studies (tuition free, work time for dissertation).
I know my life will improve (not my bank account) and I can always do something different later. The key is enjoying the now.
Anyone else follow a similar path?