Officially retired, just left work 20 minutes ago. (beach, social security, 2013)

[nicet4]

Don't know if I am ready for this or not but here goes.

Butterflies in the stomach and all.

Thought I would work another year or two but I've had it.

[Cuzzant]

Congratulations, and enjoy the ride!

[Huckleberry3911948]

i remember that day so very well 2006 9 26
the day the earth stood still.
congratulations
i never went back ever.
too many died there on the job

[North Beach Person]

Originally Posted by nicet4

Don't know if I am ready for this or not but here goes.

Butterflies in the stomach and all.

Thought I would work another year or two but I've had it.

You're a few days ahead of me for the same reason-I've had it. Thought I'd stay another year or two, also. Good going.

[nicet4]

Originally Posted by North Beach Person

You're a few days ahead of me for the same reason-I've had it. Thought I'd stay another year or two, also. Good going.

66 year old man's stress got to me.

Looking at my financial condition I realize if I don't buy a vacation home I don't have to work. Duh?

I'll apply for social security and see what happens.

In the meantime what do I do for the rest of the day? Never mind, I'll find something.

[SunGrins]

Congratulations and enjoy it

[Girl]

Congratulations!

I have 20+ more years.

*sniff*

[theoldnorthstate]

congratulations to you. may you enjoy

I did the same ~ 16 Feb 2013. That same feeling of having had enough. and working was an option I could live without.

Good luck.

[NewToCA]

Congratulations! Just take it all in and enjoy the experience.

You only get to do it once in your life.

[WellShoneMoon]

Congratulations! I've been retired since 2009, and I love it.

Allow yourself some time just to rest, and adjust to your new life. Don't make any big commitments for a while. It's a big change, so just eeeeeeeease into it.