Today, I found out I'm eligible to take early retirement!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

I've been thinking of retiring in a few years, when I'm closer to Medicare age. (I'm 61) But recent events at work have pushed/pulled me towards the door, and today I was told I have enough hours to pull it off! I'm so jazzed that I can hardly see straight...I wanted to wait to post my very first message when I had something meaningful to say. Well, now I have it...I can hardly contain my joy!

:bounce:

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

1. Congrats

Oh and this is the lounge, CP...if people waited til they had something meaningful to say....well...... :evilgrin:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. Thanks! I try to be meaningful!

Something like this, I felt should be...But that's just me...

[jswordy]

2. V-E-R-Y C-O-O-L!!!

You will never regret it. My dad retired at 55 with a buyout deal, and took a cut in his pension to do it. He says it is the best thing he ever did. You cannot get that free time back! ENJOY IT!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. Thank you so much!

I know I won't regret it! I have sooo many plans for the REST OF MY FR****N LIFE! I will also have a cut in my pay, but I no longer care...Only 6 more weeks, and I already feel so free...WOOHOO!

[underpants]

5. Good for you

Make sure you throw it back in their face

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. Well,,,,hmmm...

I do plan to write and give notice, of course. Not 6 weeks notice, though! My husband suggested that I not give the "gory" details, but explain the push/pull aspects politely. Before I write my letter, I have to cool off somewhat, 'cause right now I'm feeling just a little bit crazy! But I will make sure they fully understand why I'm going just now...They will get that message!

[SoCalDem]

9. And after you are "gone" maybe they'll "hire you back"

as a highly paid consultant..on YOUR terms :)

This happened to a friend of mine.. She was FED up, but bit her tongue, retired congenially, enjoyed the party they threw, and then a month later when the place was ready to collapse, they called and asked if she wanted to :help out".. Triple what she made before and on HER terms.. She "works" there a few days a week, and takes off whenevr she likes..

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. Thanks for your good thoughts!

However, as an RN in a blood bank, there aren't many consultants! Big changes are coming to the Red Cross, and I've had my fill...So I do believe that this move is PERMANENT! I've known many people in industry who've done what your friend did, and more power to them. I just WANT TO BE FREE!

[SoCalDem]

11. You could "moonlight" as a vampire

:P

[CaliforniaPeggy]

14. Too true!

But that would mean keeping up my CPR card, and renewing my RN license every 2 years and like that...Too much effort, IMHO...I'm really ready to work on the political scene, travel when and whereever I want, sleep more, go to the gym on a regular basis, POST more!

OMIGOD, I just got your joke! ROFLMAO!!!

[livetohike]

7. Congratulations!

:party: When is your last day? :-)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

12. Thank you so much! Looks like my last day will be

the last Friday in April, whatever that date is...

:kick:

[lastknowngood]

8. Get out there and enjoy it!!!! I don't understand people who

retire and then come back to work because they are bored. I have lots of shit to do.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

15. Likewise!!! I will have no room for boredom;

If I do get bored, there's always s*x or naps! Let's hear it for those two!!!

[katinmn]

13. Congratulations!!

I can imagine how excited you must be feeling.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

16. I am normally somewhat crazy;

However, today, I probably won't come down till this post gets archived, whenever that is...Thanks for the congrats!

[steve2470]

17. YAY for CaliforniaPeggy !!!! nt

[CaliforniaPeggy]

18. THANKS, STEVE2470!!! I appreciate it! nt