I left a job a few weeks ago because the contract got cut. I really liked the company and they liked me, I will probably go back once things calm down in 2017
That being said, today I got a call from the 401k provider which is one of the larger 'insurance' companies.
It went a little like this...
M> Hello
I> Hello, it's X from Y 401k provider
I> I saw that you left your company and I wanted to help you out with your 401k
I> Can I ask how old you are?
M> 25
I> Wow, 52k at 25 in your 401k your doing great, and you have so much time left before you retire....
At this point I wasn't quite sure what to say... I could tell them my plans to leave the workforce in my mid 30s or I could just let him assume I am a regular clueless guy.
M>Well I am planning on retiring in my mid 30s, I may still work, if I choose, I just want the option
I>(Silence)
I>Well, have you thought about how <Life, Disability, XYZ> insurance could help you?
M> I don't think I am your target demographic
I> (Tries again)
M> I don't think I am your target demographic
I> How are you going to accomplish this, I am very interested
M> (rant about 4% rule and other basic MMM things)
I> (More insurance babble)
Then after this, and after I told him I planned on rolling it into Vanguard a few times he finally stopped.
Really nice guy, but clearly had a salesman face on. Wanted to scheduled a face-to-face and other meetings when all I really want to do is roll my 50k into my other pile of money.
Now I am left feeling a bit weird. Objectively I didn't brag, but I feel like I did. So the whole situation made me feel a bit dirty.