Bold leap into retirement

katejo

SouthCoastBoy said:

Congratulations to all on making the move to retirement. I would be interested in any post retirement updates, i.e. is it what you anticipated, more or less expensive than expected etc.

Also interested. Wondering whether to finish next spring or summer with a possible further reduction to 3 days a week before then.

cloud_dog

The person involved has voluntarily given then 2 years notice, hence the question as to my slight feeling of guilt

LHW99

cloud_dog said:

The person involved has voluntarily given then 2 years notice, hence the question as to my slight feeling of guilt

That's them, this is (should be) you! 

barnstar2077

cloud_dog said:

The person involved has voluntarily given then 2 years notice, hence the question as to my slight feeling of guilt

I understand.  I just mean that the fact that they have mentioned it feels like they are pressuring you.

Yorkie1

Welcome to retirement, @Smudgeismydog!

Sarahspangles

cloud_dog said:

Earlier in this thread I outlined our plans for stopping towards the end of this year, and my (possibly 'f*** you' feelings at present) thought that with about 20 days leave outstanding I'll hand my notice in (30 days notice) and be gone within a matter of days (if that).  But, I had a regular catch up with my line manager today and they indicated that one of our other key people had given the business 2 years notice of retiring.  So now I am sat feeling a bit 'bad' / guilty, and feeling that I should probably shine the light on my plans.

I'll deal with it after my holiday.  Something to look forward to :-|

I know what you mean, I need to let managers know I won’t be extending my contract for a further year next Spring. I’m conflicted about what to give as a reason.

barnstar2077

Sarahspangles said:

cloud_dog said:

Earlier in this thread I outlined our plans for stopping towards the end of this year, and my (possibly 'f*** you' feelings at present) thought that with about 20 days leave outstanding I'll hand my notice in (30 days notice) and be gone within a matter of days (if that).  But, I had a regular catch up with my line manager today and they indicated that one of our other key people had given the business 2 years notice of retiring.  So now I am sat feeling a bit 'bad' / guilty, and feeling that I should probably shine the light on my plans.

I'll deal with it after my holiday.  Something to look forward to :-|

I know what you mean, I need to let managers know I won’t be extending my contract for a further year next Spring. I’m conflicted about what to give as a reason.

"Work is optional for me now, so I think I will go and live my life!" 

HudsonBay

Congratulations on your retirement!  I can't wait to join you.  Counting down to December 2025 for me

captain_jep

Congratulations on your retirement as well @Smudgeismydog! (As I sit in my BnB on the west coast of Ireland 

MetaPhysical

Congratulations on your retirement.  I have 13 months to go - August 2025 when I'll be 58.  That has been my goal for the past ten years.