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Tag: Retirement

  • Year One

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    Year One

    I retired January 9th 2015: one year ago today.  As an anniversary, this is as good a one to recognise, if not celebrate, as any other.  In modern times, when so many work in regularly scheduled jobs, that point where one decides to stop going to that job — retirement — becomes a life event,…

  • I-65 South

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    Driving south on I-65 it struck me I didn’t need to think about returning to work and the hundreds of emails that included.  I realized there is nothing to go back to, other than what we plan.  A little weight was lifted and some tension in the back of my neck was released. I slowed…

  • Day 1

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    Day 1

    Today does feel different.  The weight of projects, deliverables, decisions … is lifted or at least lifting.  We’ll see what replaces it.  I’m sure more could and may should be said to mark this occasion but I’m not ready for that right now. 

  • Off The List

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    Off The List

    Several years I started to keep a record of those from our team who left the Bank.  As each one departed, I pulled out my pen and ruler and struck a line.    Today a line went through my name.  

  • Timing

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    Timing

    I recall someone saying few will be thinking about things they should have done at work while they drift away on their deathbed. Meaning there other things more important. But, the question is what is the right time to leave.  I touched on the logical thinking process in my post, 42 Days.  However there are…