By my reckoning, my career to date is about 36 years so far; I’ve always worked in this time without a gap between any jobs and it’s now time for some career reflections. Continue reading “Career reflections”
Category: early retirement
I’m retired!
Today is the day, I’m retired! My escape plan has run its course, I’ve been into work and I’ve had my final meeting, handed back my ICT equipment, had a brief meeting with my manager and enjoyed a leaving ‘do’ at lunchtime. Continue reading “I’m retired!”
5 hours to go
There is just 5 hours to go until tomorrow, 26 July, which is my last day at work and the start of early retirement. Or to put it more succinctly I’ll be on FIRE – Financially Independent Retired Early. Continue reading “5 hours to go”
Am I retired or on holiday?
This weekend has been a bit weird and I just wanted to capture a few thoughts while it’s on my mind. I have a few questions on my mind: am I retired or on holiday? How am I meant to feel? Continue reading “Am I retired or on holiday?”
Counting the days
I really am counting the days down to my retirement. This coming Friday 20th July will be my last proper day in the office.
This is followed by one more day on Thursday 26th when I am supposedly meant to chair a meeting during the morning and then handing my ICT equipment back in. Continue reading “Counting the days”
God why are you doing this to me?
With my early retirement fast approaching, I have found myself becoming excited about the future – my escape plan is well underway, I’m counting the days down and I guess I’ll soon be a member of the FIRE club (Financially Independent, Retired Early). After all, you might have picked up already how I’m a naturally optimistic person; I always look on the bright side of things, always looking forward to the future. Continue reading “God why are you doing this to me?”
Work update
Things are a bit mixed at the Council right now, so I thought I’d post a work update.
Now that I’ve booked my outstanding annual leave, my last day working for the Council is on 26 July. My last day at my desk doing an effective day’s work will be 20 July – not long to go! Continue reading “Work update”