audreyh1
Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
And there is nothing wrong with waiting for a while even if retirement is "all figured out".
Audrey
Audrey
Obviously, Midpack is not completely ready to pull the plug as he's having some doubts and reservations.
Back to Midpack, I don't think it is financial concern. It's probably just high inertia. Many engineers are like that. I am one. We don't want changes. For example, I think more engineers stay married to their 1st wives than the general population (someone please correct me if statistics prove me wrong).
This is accurate. I'm 56 YO and we're at 2.6% WR on planned expenses of 20% more than our past several years actual expense. Plenty of safety factor IMO. Work has lost it's charm, but I am well paid, getting glowing reviews and can do the job in my sleep. It's just a question of why not continue to take the money and be even more ridiculously secure? And I don't know what I want to do as a second career, I think I need to figure that one out, and maybe that will put me into the next chapter in life. Thanks for all your kind thoughts/words...Back to Midpack, I don't think it is financial concern. It's probably just high inertia. Many engineers are like that. I am one. We don't want changes. For example, I think more engineers stay married to their 1st wives than the general population (someone please correct me if statistics prove me wrong).
This metaphor is a bit more elegant than the BS bucket analogy...And at some point the timing becomes clear or there is a eureka moment and you realize you are more than ready and out of there yesterday!
Bottom line is: I will RE when I darn well feel like it. In the meantime, I'm not taking any cr*p.
That matches my experience. I liked my work for years, was OK with it for many more years, and knew I had to go when I had to go. I was ER prepared before that day.I think that you can be completely prepared, and not make the move. Nothing wrong with that. And at some point the timing becomes clear or there is a eureka moment and you realize you are more than ready and out of there yesterday! It's fine to let the status quo ride for a while before taking the plunge. The fact that the prep work is already done is a huge factor in your favor - you can then make the move whenever you choose, and quickly too!
Audrey