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[DeepCMark58A]

Change in my job responsibilities. I will be working from home, same salary, same all expense paid company vehicle, same deluxe insurance and required to use all of my vacation. I get 2-1/2 hours a day of my life back not driving 83 miles each way to work. I will continue to travel, probably even more but that also racks up the hotel points and miles. I guess I will never retire why would I? Zen sitting at the desk in bedroom office looking at the lake.

 

[dingbat]

Change in my job responsibilities. I will be working from home, same salary, same all expense paid company vehicle, same deluxe insurance and required to use all of my vacation. I get 2-1/2 hours a day of my life back not driving 83 miles each way to work. I will continue to travel, probably even more but that also racks up the hotel points and miles.

Worked from home for 10 years after they closed the local manufacturing operations.
Assigned to our office in San Diego for 2 years then transferred to our operation in Germany for the remainder.

Had a love hate relationship with the job.
Since I was no longer a department head, I had plenty of time to jet set around the Globe as a fixer and deal maker. Spent 60-75% of my time away from home. Great for my career, but was home less than when I went in the office everyday.

The downside….loneness for lack of a better word. Missed going into the office and interacting with people. Missed the after work get-togethers, happy hours, company softball team practice, etc.

I guess I will never retire why would I?

Between SS and my 401, I would take home more in retirement than I am right now.

At this point, only working to keep the company afloat for the sake of my co-workers. Will probably stay another 15 months to max out my SS payments then retire.

 

[Mc Tool]

Change in my job responsibilities. I will be working from home, same salary, same all expense paid company vehicle, same deluxe insurance and required to use all of my vacation. I get 2-1/2 hours a day of my life back not driving 83 miles each way to work. I will continue to travel, probably even more but that also racks up the hotel points and miles. I guess I will never retire why would I? Zen sitting at the desk in bedroom office looking at the lake.

Working from home and still get the company vehicle, BONUS !!
Good score

 

[FLATHEAD]

Good for you Mark.
Wife works from home, and has for 12 years. For the most part she enjoys it, but she does tend to work more hours with her office being here.

 

[redneck joe]

Retirement is better.


Wife is wfh, until she travels to India like she is doing this week.

 

[airshot]

From someone that has been there.... Take the retirement when you can....we have no idea what the future holds !! We planned for our retirement, nothing high class, just comfortable. Bought a used motor home to try out traveling. Was great for two years, then wife's health went to hell. Nothing her fault, just bad luck. After multiple back and hip surgeries she is now in a wheel chair with much difficulty in getting around.
Wish we would have taken an earlier retirement just to have a few more years of being able to do some fun things. Your health can be great, then within one year you can become disabled with no prior indications. Retire when you can and enjoy each day you have, as we have no idea what the future holds !!

 

[DeepCMark58A]

I am just so happy I don't have to get up at 4:30 anymore and drive. I enjoy my job, as my kids say all I do is fly places and talk to people and fly home.

 

[Scott Danforth]

I need a gig like that.

 

[redneck joe]

I am just so happy I don't have to get up at 4:30 anymore and drive. I enjoy my job, as my kids say all I do is fly places and talk to people and fly home.

thats pretty much what i did for the last 10 years of working. Lots of fun, met lots of boat forum people as well.

 

[aspeck]

Awesome! Congratulations!

 

[WIMUSKY]

From someone that has been there.... Take the retirement when you can....we have no idea what the future holds !! We planned for our retirement, nothing high class, just comfortable. Bought a used motor home to try out traveling. Was great for two years, then wife's health went to hell. Nothing her fault, just bad luck. After multiple back and hip surgeries she is now in a wheel chair with much difficulty in getting around.
Wish we would have taken an earlier retirement just to have a few more years of being able to do some fun things. Your health can be great, then within one year you can become disabled with no prior indications. Retire when you can and enjoy each day you have, as we have no idea what the future holds !!

Spot on! Life can change in a nano second. Dad always told me to get out as soon as you can. We got out b4 we could collect SS and started collecting at 62. We figured the extra few bucks a month wasn't worth working longer. And we love to travel via rv. Last thing we want to do is sit around all the time at home.....
Anyway, sounds like you have a great gig DC, congrats!

 

[redneck joe]

Wife is keeping us afloat until I get to 62 in two years, then we will assess our status, should be able to do it. Sad to say but part of that planning is we each have rich parents in mid to late 80s, one of which has leukemiaso a 9ne to three year timeline. We don't like talking about it however it will be a factor.

Wfh is great, enjoy the time where it matters to you the most. When I wasn't traveling I was able to garden while on calls, mow in between calls, nap, all the good stuff. Even was able to spend the day on the lake and overnight for a few days. Ubiquitous wifi / cell coverage makes it possible..

 

[FLATHEAD]

Spot on! Life can change in a nano second. Dad always told me to get out as soon as you can. We got out b4 we could collect SS and started collecting at 62. We figured the extra few bucks a month wasn't worth working longer. And we love to travel via rv. Last thing we want to do is sit around all the time at home.....
Anyway, sounds like you have a great gig DC, congrats!

Yes this /\.
I got out of the rat race at 62. To be honest I would probably still be working if I didn’t have a stroke at 61.( Thanks Afib ) I worked for another year but kept thinking that stroke hit me out of the blue, had no idea I had an issue before hand. Decided it was time. I saved all my life and was well able to retire and we could live comfortably. Wife still works and will for another few years, she likes her job.

My advice , get out as soon as you can and enjoy life. Never know when things might take a bad turn.