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Re: Early retirement, given notice final thoughts and turmoil
A couple of years ago I dropped from 37 hours a week to 27 hours. I didn't want to work a 4-day week for the reason previously mentioned, so I did it as three 9-hour days.1 -
Re: Early retirement, given notice final thoughts and turmoil
I pulled the plug 2 years ago at 57. I took a day’s a/l a week for the last few months to ease into it. I would say if the numbers work and your happy with your budget just quit and be done with it. …1 -
Re: Cheery's path to fulfilment - finishing the DIY, looking after myself, appreciating the garden 🌻
Well done on washing the car Cheery - it’s a job I hate and avoid (especially the inside), but it does feel nice when it’s done!1 -
Re: 26 for 2026
Totally agree: it’s not the destination that’s important but the journey we take to get there. I know I’m not going to make all my targets but I am getting the opportunity to try and to see where I n…1 -
Re: Move now or wait until 2030? Family of 5 needing more space
We had to live in't shoe box in middle't road. (And you tell the young people of today that… they don't believe you!)1 -
Re: Suitcase Wheel Replacement .. has anybody tried it ?
I contacted Amazon (actually HMK International) who asked me to send photographs. I did so and they suggested the GW149, but added if it doesn't work they would refund me. That's what I cal…1 -
Re: Triple lock increase for April 2027 is 3.9% (probably)
Fear not, Burnham has failed to communicate as normal. After 2030 the pension will not be a lower proportion of average income than it is that year under the new mechanism. So if it is 30% of average…1 -
O/S Daily Sunday October 4 2026
Morning all.1 -
Re: GBP Management DCB LEGAL court claim 2025
Great news! But we can't count your success or sing AOBTD yet. NoD image please otherwise yours doesn't get counted! 🙂1 -
Re: Early retirement, given notice final thoughts and turmoil
It was a surprise. To you or your boss. I dropped to 3 days a week 21 years ago to get good at a sport, and I was doing complicated, time-pressured niche things. Over time, I got persuaded to do four…2
