As I get oh, so close to my last day, I wanted to introduce myself a bit!
I had planned to retire in June, but, as a school administrator during COVID, CRT/current climate, and the like, just couldn't find it in myself to continue any longer. I am one of the lucky ones whose pension will start right away (took a % hit for earlier than 55) and includes health benefits (will pay a %); leaving five months earlier isn't much of an impact and spouse will continue to work for a year or two longer. We won't be touching our retirement $ until ~60+, but planned for the gap from now to then with 457b $, but it'll sit until spouse is ready to retire. Only child is through college and mostly on their own, too.
Really really trying not to plan much as I know recovery is SO needed, but can't help but explore ideas for my next life! Vacation scheduled for March, lots of house organizing, exercise and recovery from an injury. Will likely spend much of my first month retired at the job of PT!
Been on MMM since 2013 when I had an aha moment which led to getting the $ together. Exited Valic and AXA into Vanguard, forgave myself for not figuring it out sooner, and haven't looked back! Really excited about the next phase for myself and for all of us! Scary, but exciting, for sure!
