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College degree in a profession that was in demand and was scoffed at by my male counterparts. Didn't opt for a pipe dream occupation, but a practical one that pays. Then I joined the ranks as an Army Officer as a nurse, being deployed to the Balkans, Central America Afganistan. And yes, as an Army Nurse I did dodge a bullet or two. I followed a career path in the military, doing my best to do the right thing, please my bosses while caring for my underlings.
As I mentioned, one of the projects I do with NY Cares is tutoring people for their GED. I really enjoy it so maybe one day I will do something like that on the side for money.
I like to volunteer tutor 8th grade kids -- specifically in math. My personal view is 8th grade is about the time kids either make a left turn and say "I hate math" or they make a right turn and say "Math isn't so bad and solving problems is kind of fun." My hope is to help them make a right turn.
So for you early retirees, how did you achieve it? Investments, sale of proprietorship, trademarks or patents sold?
I worked 25 years in Civil Service, and boosted my pension by working overtime until it matched my regular yearly base earnings. Now, I am able to maintain the same lifestyle as my working years, without the work.
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