Bold leap into retirement

cloud_dog · 20 April at 5:35PM

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81968404#Comment_81968404

I know what you mean, but for me I cared about the outcome (part of the reason I extended my notice period), I was just less (non existent) interested in any internal ramifications; I could be honest with the business without having to worry about tomorrow 😁

A great example is with one of the major projects which the business had decided we needed to implement, and to which I raised concerns about how they were proposing doing it and the timescales they had arbitrarily applied to it. I gave them a phased proposal with how they should approach everything and migrate over, together with indicative timelines, but no it was head in the sand and move forward. Recently spoke with a colleague and asked how the project was progressing, and he informed me that after 18 months the business had canned the project, realising the undertaking was very involved and they would be no where near to completing it on time. Made me smile, but still feel for my old customers.

NormalNorman · 21 April at 8:23AM

Since retirement is two to three years off I've decided to give my old MoneyBox app account a purpose, enable roundups. Being able to collect roundups from all my accounts seems to accumulate about £100 every three months. This is despite trying to be frugal maxing out pension savings.

The goal is for the roundups to cover the 'getting out the country' costs to our favourite long haul destination.

Roughly, £1000 to cover travel insurance, transit hotel, airport parking, cattery and optionally an airport hotel the night before departure.

Although it's a while away it's a nice retirement motivator to have :)

Cheers!

katejo · 28 April at 10:33PM

I am making that leap this week. I accidentally created a new thread which I didn't mean to do but never mind! I meant to just say here that tomorrow is my last work day and Friday is my farewell do. Fingers crossed 🤞 that it will live up to expectations! Off to Spain next week.