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T minus nothing: Launching tomorrow!
Jun 03 2025
I'm launching tomorrow, about 2 years earlier than I'd planned but job collapsed around me, and here goes nothing! Emotionally, I'm experiencing fairly bad anxiety about not having as much time as I'd...
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Is anyone else upsizing after retirement?
Jun 03 2025
My husband just retired at 71. I (63) hope to work several more years - I really love my job. We just put an offer in on a house that is older (1828), larger and on a much bigger lot than our current ...
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23 Obscure Careers Most People Don’t Consider That Still Pay Well
May 30 2025
Not every high-paying job requires a fancy degree or comes with a title people brag about at parties. In fact, some of the best opportunities out there are the ones no one talks about. These are the o...
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Simple Ways to Make Your Executor's Job Less of a Pain
May 30 2025
Being an executor of an estate isn't easy, so you should do what you can to help them out. It can be as easy as making a list and being smart about your email accounts....
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Betrayed by my manager at my soon to be "last job".
May 29 2025
I had told my manager that I would be retiring this year when he let me know I was not getting a raise since my salary is at the maximum they pay. I was angry and said well I won't be here anyway. I a...
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15 Remote Careers That Pay $100K+ and Are Hiring Now
May 28 2025
You don’t need to move to a big city or sit in an office to make six figures anymore. Many high-paying jobs are already remote and more are coming. If you’re still measuring success in com...
dadisfire.com
Flourishing at Work: What Physicians Get Wrong About Career Happiness
May 28 2025
As doctors, we optimize for salary, prestige, or job security but rarely consider the factors that really contribute to long-term happiness. The post Flourishing at Work: What Physicians Get Wrong Abo...
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High-Paying Jobs Most People Avoid, But Pay Over $100K
May 23 2025
Everyone wants six figures, until they see what it takes. Many glamorize tech, finance, and medical careers, but there’s a whole world of $100k jobs that are messy, dangerous, physically demandi...
dadisfire.com
4 Ways To Grow Your Personal Résumé After Retirement
May 22 2025
When we are building our careers, we understand that professional growth is an investment that is both professionally expected and good for us....
forbes.com
Accepted part time job and beginning to have second thoughts
May 21 2025
I posted previously about an opportunity to go back to work part time after several years of retirement. I went in for several informal interviews and we finally discussed compensation. They offered a...
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Avoiding 3 High-Achieving Career Retirement Mistakes
May 15 2025
Exploring how to transition from an achievement-based career to a fulfilling retirement lifestyle with author Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons....
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PSLF For Doctors: Is It Still Worth It?
May 12 2025
If you’re a physician in training or just starting your career, there’s a good chance you’ve heard about Public Service ... Read more...
physicianonfire.com
18 (Relatively) High-Paying Jobs That Only Require 2-Year Degrees. Some Pay $100k+
May 09 2025
A four-year degree used to sound like the only path to a good job. What they didn’t mention was the student debt with no guarantees, the wasted time, and the jobs that barely cover rent. Turns o...
dadisfire.com
Physician Career Satisfaction At An All-Time Low
May 07 2025
We’ve talked about physician burnout before. It’s an unfortunate side effect of how the U.S. healthcare system currently functions. It’s ... Read more...
physicianonfire.com
Congratulations - Mr. Frank Bisignano - 18th Commissioner of the SSA
May 07 2025
Congratulations to our 18th Social Security Commissioner -Financial Services Industry Leader Mr. Frank Bisignano. I think he is gonna do a great job with his background in payment systems - maybe we a...
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Can You Open A 401(k) Without An Employer? What You Need To Know Now
May 05 2025
No employer? No problem. Here’s how to open a 401(k) or similar retirement plan when you're self-employed or your job doesn’t offer one....
forbes.com
18 Smart Career Moves That Earn You More in the Long Run
May 02 2025
You can work for twenty years and still have no real control over your time, your income, or your future. The truth is, most people aren’t stuck because of lack of effort, but because they made ...
dadisfire.com
How to Navigate Job Obsolescence Before Retirement
May 02 2025
If you're nearing retirement and worry that your job is no longer needed, take steps to upskill or reskill....
money.usnews.com
The Most Common Jobs Of Millionaires, According to Dave Ramsey
Apr 29 2025
There’s a big difference between flashy and wealthy. Your job title might turn heads, but it won’t guarantee a million-dollar net worth. Real wealth doesn’t show off, and it definite...
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The Real Reasons Companies Now Avoid Hiring People Over 50
Apr 29 2025
Finding a good job after 50 can feel like running a race where the rules changed overnight. Experience, loyalty, and wisdom used to be assets. Now, they’re seen as potential liabilities before t...
dadisfire.com
12 Real Reasons Companies Are Ignoring Workers Over 60
Apr 21 2025
Job searching at 60 isn’t just tough, it’s a different game entirely. Resumes get ignored, interviews become rare, and doors start closing that used to swing wide open. Perception, bias, a...
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Paperwork of Life - how did I manage before?
Apr 19 2025
I swear I don’t know how I managed to get all the detail work of life done when I had a full time job. Start with Medicare and SS. That alone requires constant checking, monitoring, and tweaking...
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Get Hired Fast: 25 Moves You Need to Stand Out and Land the Job
Apr 14 2025
Job hunting feels like a full-time job with no paycheck. You’re grinding through applications, updating resumes, and still hearing silence. Most people aren’t doing it wrong, they’re...
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Forced retirement, or just not up to finding another job?
Apr 12 2025
I’ve seen a number of posts by people who are trying to decide to retire because there was something at the job that had become intolerable. Or people who had been offered a package earlier than...
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How Doctors Can Maximize Their Earning Potential with an Unconventional Career
Apr 09 2025
Doctors could earn more income and reach financial freedom earlier by incorporating unconventional jobs into their careers. The post How Doctors Can Maximize Their Earning Potential with an Unconventi...
whitecoatinvestor.com
Is Your Job on This List? 17 Industries Where Burnout Hits Hardest
Apr 08 2025
Work isn’t just stressful anymore, it’s become unsustainable. People are clocking in tired, checked out, and one meeting away from walking out for good. It’s not just the job, it&rsq...
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23 (Easy To Get) Certifications If You Want A High Paying Job
Apr 04 2025
Job markets change. College has become incredibly expensive. But we all still want to make more money. So what’s the answer? Certifications. In today’s competitive job landscape, acquiring...
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Optimizing Your Career for Longevity with Rob Orman
Apr 03 2025
An interview with Dr. Rob Orman, a writer, podcaster, and coach who now works with physicians to build resilience, overcome burnout, and reconnect with meaning and purpose in their work. The post Opti...
whitecoatinvestor.com
20 Jobs That Pay $100K Without a Degree (And They’re Hiring Now)
Apr 02 2025
Whoever told you a college degree is the only way to make six figures was lying. Sure, it’s the traditional path, but it’s not the only one. Plenty of careers pay serious money without fou...
dadisfire.com
A job-hopping slowdown could be a boon for retirement savings
Apr 01 2025
Wage growth for job-hoppers is on the decline, but financial advisors say that might be a good thing for long-term retirement savings....
financial-planning.com
America’s Most Wanted Jobs: Top 31 Careers Everyone’s Searching For
Mar 28 2025
Everyone wants a career that makes sense for their life, something that pays the bills without sucking the soul dry. Some chase passion, others want stability, and plenty just want a paycheck that mat...
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16 Things You Can Rent Out for Easy Cash
Mar 27 2025
Making extra money doesn’t have to mean picking up a second job or working longer hours. If you own things that sit around unused, you could be sitting on easy cash. Turning everyday items into ...
dadisfire.com
Hospitalist Vs Emergency Doctors: What’s The Difference?
Mar 27 2025
By now we all know how the hospitalist career has risen in the American healthcare system in the past couple ... Read more...
physicianonfire.com
Update on my retirement countdown from one year ago
Mar 27 2025
Hello all, I am now 3 months away. Thanks to all who gave me suggestions on how to "survive" the last year of my 35+ year career. I have a post-it at my work station( I work from home) that says "I am...
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How was your Small Adventure Saturday?
Mar 23 2025
I had no shift at the part time job today, so we woke up slow. We follow F1 racing so we watched a sprint in China. Mid-morning, we went to the farmer’s market to replenish bottles of ginger bee...
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I don't miss my IT Leadership Job
Mar 19 2025
Last night, my wife mentioned she thought I retired too early. Today, after catching up with some of my old team members over coffee, I realized I don’t miss the job at all. The man who replaced...
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Using accumulated sick leave to phase out your career
Mar 14 2025
I've been planning to retire at the end of this calendar year, at the age of 59. Currently I have over 1400 hours of accumulated sick leave, roughly 35 weeks (considering a 5-day work week). While I c...
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[Reduction in Force] Part 15: Can I File for Unemployment?
Mar 10 2025
ProFeds Founder, Chris Kowalik, discusses the opportunity for many federal employees to collect unemployment if they lose their job due to the Reduction-in-Force. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Who may qualify (and d...
fedimpact.com
Still working at 65, but am eligible for pension from prior job. Do I take it?
Mar 08 2025
I am 65 YO and currently working. My previous job had a pension. I received a letter saying I am now eligible to draw that pension. Can I draw from this pension while still working? Should I ? Backgro...
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Gave 30 day notice today, when does reality set in?
Mar 07 2025
I gave notice to my boss that I will retiring in 30 days today. How long does it take for the reality to hit that I am winding up my career? I’ve been working in the financial services industry ...
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No Thanks! 19 Real Reasons Young Workers Are Quitting Work
Mar 07 2025
Work used to be simple. You got a job, showed up, did the work, and got paid. That deal doesn’t look so great anymore, and young workers aren’t afraid to say it. The grind, the low pay, an...
dadisfire.com
CFPB’s Main Job: Protecting Your Hard-earned Money
Mar 07 2025
With its fate hanging in the balance, it’s a good time to remember the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau arose out of subprime mortgage scams like these. A mother who moved her young children...
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Your weekly /r/Retirement roundup for the week of February 25 - March 03, 2025
Mar 06 2025
Tuesday, February 25 - Monday, March 03, 2025 Most Commented score comments title & link 277 287 comments Retiring from an organization with no recognition 81 101 comments Looking at new job versu...
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Looking at new job versus retiring
Mar 02 2025
I like working, so I am looking at a job 5 minutes from my house, @ 1/2 my pay, good insurance benefits, and none of the work drama, management of people, work pressure and stress I have in my current...
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Caregiving Is a Stealth Retirement Expense for Women: I Should Know
Mar 01 2025
Eldercare takes a toll on everyone, but women's careers tend to suffer more — with dire consequences over the long term....
kiplinger.com
Boring Jobs That Pay Well: 22 Careers That Quietly Pay The Bills
Feb 24 2025
Retirees, career changers, and anyone tired of the daily grind all want the same thing, a job that pays well without sucking the life out of them. The good news? Plenty of “boring” jobs do...
dadisfire.com
“Renewment” Rather than Retirement
Feb 23 2025
In arecent podcast, syndicatedcolumnist Helen Dennisand I discuss her program for “renewment” as opposed to retirement. Specifically aimed at career women in or moving towards retirement, ...
crr.bc.edu
Want an Encore Career in Retirement? Consider These Seven Steps
Feb 23 2025
Burnout, a need for a change and/or a desire to stay engaged often propel people to start a new professional chapter. This is how you can do it....
kiplinger.com
Starting to think I might be in trouble vis a vis retirement
Feb 21 2025
Today is my second snow day stuck indoors and I’m not digging it ;) Background; I work 6-7 days a week; some evenings and nearly all holidays and have done my entire career. I don’t partic...
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Why not make big decisions after retirement?
Feb 18 2025
I've been considering moving closer to family. I've wanted to move for years but was stuck by my job. I had seniority and great pay.. Quitting and moving would have been wrong. Now I'm retired, but wh...
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