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Siwsan

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32. I retired on my very first day of eligibility

Mon Nov 26, 2018, 11:09 AM

Nov 2018

My plan was to work for at least another 3 years, but circumstances convinced me that it was time. My work place was increasingly hostile (thanks to just one very vile individual), AND the company was about to be swallowed up by another plan. My job would have been secure, due to union seniority, but once the existing contract ended, it was anyone's guess what would happen to pay and benefits (both were cut).

People asked me if I was worried about becoming bored. HA!! The company asked me to come back and temp in my old job, for 3 months, and I agreed. They guaranteed that I would be 'protected' from the horrible individual and I could pick my hours. None the less, by the end of the first week, I was counting the days until my life would be my own, again. It was work that bored me. Retirement is freedom.

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Thoughts on retiring - update! [View all] Freddie Nov 2018 OP

My advice to anyone Sherman A1 Nov 2018 #1

First of all, I hereby give you permission whathehell Nov 2018 #2

Absolutely! Do it! Croney Nov 2018 #3

Do it vlyons Nov 2018 #4

My husband is 8 years older than me iwillalwayswonderwhy Nov 2018 #5

I agree duforsure Nov 2018 #6

Freddie, I have been retired 3 years come February. TexasProgresive Nov 2018 #7

Enjoy those Grand kids Soxfan58 Nov 2018 #8

Of your gut says yes snowybirdie Nov 2018 #9

If you have some doubts maybe talk to a financial advisor first and think over what they say mart48 Nov 2018 #10

I retired 3 years ago. TNNurse Nov 2018 #11

Enjoy your grandkids.. I'm jealous.. mountain grammy Nov 2018 #12

The last paragraph says it all. Do it. 3Hotdogs Nov 2018 #13

My understanding marked50 Nov 2018 #16

I heard that option had changed. That's why I said to check with S.S. before trying to do it. 3Hotdogs Nov 2018 #17

You're doing the right thing! DFW Nov 2018 #14

I went at 63, in Pa. watoos Nov 2018 #15

My parents were retired teachers Freddie Nov 2018 #21

Go for it. LiberalBrooke Nov 2018 #18

Only you know if retiring is right Raven123 Nov 2018 #19

I only told my boss I'd give her plenty of notice Freddie Nov 2018 #22

Gotcha. Raven123 Nov 2018 #25

Go for it. I retired at 59 and haven't regretted it for a minute. I miss seeing my friends at catbyte Nov 2018 #20

I retired last June and have never looked back. mglamb Nov 2018 #23

Well, since you asked... zaj Nov 2018 #24

I am not opposed to daycare at all Freddie Nov 2018 #26

If you can... and you want... zaj Nov 2018 #27

Retire H2O Man Nov 2018 #28

I retired at 70. Just went back to work at 72. wasupaloopa Nov 2018 #29

Being with your grandchildren is the best work WhiteTara Nov 2018 #30

I do payroll Freddie Nov 2018 #31

Yes, you could not leave them now WhiteTara Nov 2018 #33

I retired on my very first day of eligibility Siwsan Nov 2018 #32

Family first mitch96 Nov 2018 #34

Go for it! It sounds like you have a great plan. woodsprite Nov 2018 #35

Thank you so much for this thread. I'm ready to retire, but not ready to retire. AnotherMother4Peace Nov 2018 #36

It is scary, isn't it? Freddie Nov 2018 #37

Congratulations! You've taken the first step. Callalily Nov 2018 #38

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