After a few years of toying with the idea, something hit me and made me think the time has come.
Two months ago I began the process of leaving paid employment and drawing my pension.
I first reviewed our finances, of course, and along with my already retired wife determined that we'd be well funded to do whatever we pleased.
I am both happy and a little sad. I've been in my present position for twenty five years and it has become mostly really easy for me, having done it for so long. I will both miss and not miss having my three direct reports. Anyone who has had to supervise staff will understand this.
Anyway, as of mid-April, I'll be drawing a pension and some Social Security and along with my wife's retirement earnings and what we've accumulated over the decades we'll be able to live quite well and enjoy the time to travel wherever we wish for as long as we wish on any trip.
I do have some separation anxiety, but I know that will fade quickly.
I also know that when we've vacationed in the past, all of the stress and concern melted away as soon as we boarded the airliner to wherever.
We are now planning a European journey for June.
So much to see.
Two months ago I began the process of leaving paid employment and drawing my pension.
I first reviewed our finances, of course, and along with my already retired wife determined that we'd be well funded to do whatever we pleased.
I am both happy and a little sad. I've been in my present position for twenty five years and it has become mostly really easy for me, having done it for so long. I will both miss and not miss having my three direct reports. Anyone who has had to supervise staff will understand this.
Anyway, as of mid-April, I'll be drawing a pension and some Social Security and along with my wife's retirement earnings and what we've accumulated over the decades we'll be able to live quite well and enjoy the time to travel wherever we wish for as long as we wish on any trip.
I do have some separation anxiety, but I know that will fade quickly.
I also know that when we've vacationed in the past, all of the stress and concern melted away as soon as we boarded the airliner to wherever.
We are now planning a European journey for June.
So much to see.
