Finally time to retire
- Thread starter Cujet
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A short one paragraph explanation will be sufficient. It will come to you. I think that a two week or one month notice would be sufficient. Put it in letter form instead of email. Email is so impersonal.
I retired at 58. My father was ill and I was physically worn out at 31 years on the job.
I retired at 58. My father was ill and I was physically worn out at 31 years on the job.
Cujet you are still relatively young. I left years ago at your age. Frank gave me a musical suggestion. I hope it helps you too.
Thanks for the music video. Sinatra was 54 when he performed that. Very cool.
Sure hope so but many studies suggest the opposite, "men who retire early die sooner than men who retire at age 65 or older" No I didn't read the whole paper so don't know the theory.
https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/wor...t men,characteristics lead to earlier deaths.
Personally... I wouldn't sweat writing a paragraph. What are they going to do, fire you? not let you quit? In my case (projecting ahead a couple decades) I might start off with "While my time with xyz has been vastly rewarding and fulfilling, it has come time for me to move on..." something like that. Bit of praise but quick to the point. If you feel a need to elaborate on why, I'd keep it mundane (why burn bridges?), even if you were honest and spelled out things, good chance it'll just get filed away without action regardless.
Good luck with the next chapter in life.
Good luck with the next chapter in life.
Congrats to you, I think your health will improve with less stress in retirement. I’d set a date and stick to it. If your health isn’t great, I’d move it up sooner than later. The company didn’t listen years ago about workload, you really owe them nothing but a “I’m retiring and my last day is xxxxx. Thank you.”
I get it. As the unhealthy retire early. In the hopes of having some “good” time before death. That’s certainly the case with me.
I turned 62 April 2019. Retired May 1, 2019. Signed up for SS, super easy. Pension started the day I retired. BEST decision I ever made. When I walked out it was like a lead elephant off my shoulders. Never looked back>>>>>>>>>>>>>
I’m fairly sure your work performance mirrors your professional stance on this board, and IMO you don’t owe them anything more than a “I’ve decided to retire”. They offered a paycheck for your services, and short of any contractual obligations, if you were to drop dead tomorrow, they would move on in nearly the same method they will upon formal notification of your retirement. Pick your date, give them fair notice, and walk out like Lot without ever looking back.
I work in an industry that has been known to snag people of any real skill from graduation to the grave, and that’s normally what it is. I’m not yet “old” or nearing retirement, but I’m rapidly approaching the top 5-8% of company seniority. Many hang on long past the point of leaving their mark, burn up their prime retirement years doing work better suited to someone younger, and succumb just weeks after they finally hang it up because the job was what they based their worth on. No company will mourn you like family will; spend your time with them. You’ve earned it. When my spirit or my body are failing, I will walk away knowing I’ve done the best I can; I won’t lose a wink of sleep about things I can’t control for the company into the future.
Congratulations & best wishes for a long, healthy, well-deserved retirement!
I think the premise is that if you enjoyed your work, you will miss the comradery and structure it provided to daily life, and without it you will feel a lack of purpose and meaning. Now if your idea of a great time is sitting on a beach all day sipping a cold drink, that would be great too for many people.
GON
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Cujet, I have been following your posts for a few years now. I remember you mentioning work and being physically challenged earlier. I hope you feel a sense of relief and joy when (hopefully you) pick the date to retire.
I retired from full time flying due to a loss of hearing and loss of confidence. One good thing for me is that I have kept reasonably current and take on an occasional easy flying/flight instructing task when I feel like it. My income is down , but I seem to have been able to think more clearly and draw or define my limitations better.
Leaving on good terms may open some unexpected opportunities for you to pick from if you want to do so (your terms).
I have had to learn how to manage my time better. In my case, less time looking at Twitter/X and more on BITOG. Then go outside, garage or the airport. Pick up tools, walk the dog and do physical things as much as possible.
I wish you the happiest retirement and hope to continue seeing your posts here on BITOG.
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I retired from full time flying due to a loss of hearing and loss of confidence. One good thing for me is that I have kept reasonably current and take on an occasional easy flying/flight instructing task when I feel like it. My income is down , but I seem to have been able to think more clearly and draw or define my limitations better.
Leaving on good terms may open some unexpected opportunities for you to pick from if you want to do so (your terms).
I have had to learn how to manage my time better. In my case, less time looking at Twitter/X and more on BITOG. Then go outside, garage or the airport. Pick up tools, walk the dog and do physical things as much as possible.
I wish you the happiest retirement and hope to continue seeing your posts here on BITOG.
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Whenever something like this comes up for me, I just ask myself, "What would Ron Swanson say/do?"
GON
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Thoughtful, maybe, just laying out some facts. Kind? Just lending a different perspective. Everybody develops medical issues, infirmaries and low energy as they age. If you think retirement will alleviate that, go for it, but studies mentioned suggest otherwise. Not exactly sure what he does, but aren't there opportunities to do it part time as well? If not with the current company, another one? Or to start your own business? Have you thought about what you would do with your free time when retired?
A good time to retire (financially speaking) is a couple of months into the taxation year. Your income for those few months will be taxed at a very low rate. I retired at the end of January (several years ago) and then had a few weeks of vacation pay owing.
