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In today’s dynamic job market, it’s not uncommon for people to change jobs several times throughout their careers. With each job transition comes a new set of considerations, especially wh...
I've reached a stage where I can travel anywhere, but I want to do something other than travel. Although I grew up poor with immigrant parents, I earned and saved during my sales management career, am...
For years now, by Thursday, my brain was beyond thinking and making decisions, doing all the detail work my job requires. I used to have plenty of energy to get thru the week through that 4th day with...
The surge in remote work sparked by the pandemic has opened up new job options to keep older Americans with disabilities employed until they’re ready to retire. Remote work has inherent advantag...
Job prospects have improved since the pandemic for these often overlooked workers. My colleagues just completed an interesting study exploring why the employment rate for older workers with disabiliti...
My company outsourced my job and I am 62 next month. I have a 401k, pension and working younger wife. She is 56 will work another 4 to 6 years. Medical is covered via her work. I am on staff till Dece...
Drew, a burnt-out, financially responsible 40-something father of two, hopes he can scale back from his stressful job and still be okay when it’s time to retire. James offers a practical and phi...
I am coming up on retirement. Right now when I meet someone new, I can ask about what they do for a living and learn about their job and life, or I will ask about a life goal. When I retire and meet o...
The wife and I are wrapping up careers and plan to be completely retired by early November. While it’s a little intimidating, it’s also very exciting. It felt great last week when I starte...
You looked like an amorphous blob. – a friend’s honest review of my physical shape Amorphous Blobs When I was working, I was very busy. Between a full-time job, a home remodel, this blog, ...
When I started blogging, I often lamented that I didn’t learn about FIRE when I was in my 20s. I could have saved more and retired from my engineering career ... Read more The post Young People ...
I retired and 62, and filed and started receiving social security. I recently had a great job opportunity and decided to “un-retire”, and filed a form SSA-521 to withdraw my social securit...
As government employers continue to struggle to recruit and retain employees, data make it clear that pensions help foster public service careers....
Putting together a playlist for my sister’s party this weekend. After a 15 year nursing career,she was a teacher for 25 years and is “graduating” with the start of the school year. I...
As a physician, you’re no stranger to the demands of a demanding career. But have you ever considered how a ... Read more...
I’ll never forget when I was in the final two weeks of my career, making the rounds to say goodbye to colleagues and thank those who had been part of my journey. During one of those conversation...
Imagine waking up tomorrow without a job—how long could you sustain your lifestyle before panic sets in? For many, the answer lies in their emergency fund, but determining the “right&rdquo...
How do you decide when you've had enough? I honestly don't think I will be any worse off financially retired than I am working. My job is support staff for a school and I have always worked part time....
#544 - Legal Tender: Tallying Their Resources Planning for retirement isn’t about creating a new job for yourself, it’s about using what you have to create a great life. On this episode of...
Would you like to have the confidence to know that it is all going to be okay so that you can walk away from your career? So would Judy! In this episode of Retirement Answer Man, you’ll meet Mik...
It's been eight years since I left my full-time job, and here's what I learned from the last three years of post-FI life! Read more → The post Valuable Lessons from My Eighth Year of Freedom appe...
We’ve been talking a lot about expert witnesses lately. From the job description to what it takes to become an ... Read more...
How do you balance different desires to travel? We’re 62 and 56. My wife has turned in her notice. I’ve already spooled down a consulting career. She has rarely traveled for work, but trav...
Working a part-time retirement job comes with benefits and drawbacks....
Me: approaching 62, been a software engineer for my whole career, about 35 years. I still love my job, the people and the actual work, and I can easily see sticking it out for another 3-5 years. After...
Knowing how to address the errors you make on the job can keep you from hurting your professional career — and even help you thrive at work....
Medicine has traversed beyond the confines of a hospital. The opportunities available for physicians regarding side gigs and alternate career ... Read more...
I am currently 60 (F). I work full-time and based on information that I have learned in the past few months it is likely that my job/role will be ending by the end of December 2025. At that point I wi...
Many retirees struggle to feel busy or fulfilled without a full-time job. It's a common problem lots of people face when they finally reach this stage of their life. Transitioning to retirement is a s...
Have you ever experienced this and how did you work through it?? I’m 67, my partner of 25 years is 81. I work full time at a job that’s taking more of me than I want to give anymore. I&rsq...
I (60m) am currently working at a place where the dynamics of the workplace is forcing me out. I found a job that pays about 30% more and signed the contract. The downside is that it’s far away ...
62M. Live in a smaller city in Colorado. Retired from my government job on 7/1/24 after 18 years. Before that I was in the military for 23 years and retired from that in 2005. I was really looking for...
A friend of mine (age 60) who thought their job was secure was suddenly informed that it is not secure. This person still has children under 18 and their spouse is already retired. My friend asked me ...
Good job on all that great saving. Now you need to start spending some of that hard-earned retirement savings on the things you love....
Let’s say you’ve recently come into a lump sum of money. Maybe a relative passed away and left you an inheritance. Perhaps you finally saved up from your job. Regardless of the source, you...
Long story short, I work a full time job and I will be 67 yrs old . I recieved a notification from SS that I can start collecting my full SS. Friends are telling me not to start collecting since I am ...
Shortly after retiring last September, I took a part-time job and then took on a consulting gig for half-time and six months, mostly to get me out of the house and to learn something new. I loved bein...
There’s no doubt we’re making the most out of our early retirement freedom. I left my career at the end of 2018 and we’ve done a lot of unique things since then, including: The point...
Nowadays, doctors are opting for less traditional job opportunities. Many young graduates understand that the typical long hours at the ... Read more...
So I retired over a year ago. At that time I declined a couple of job offers. The 5 years prior to retirement were a bit hectic due to 3 cross country moves, several different jobs, losing a parent, e...
If you’re looking to pursue a career in healthcare but don’t have the time or resources to invest in extensive ... Read more...
I'm about to retire in 8 to 16 months. The range on the date is due to documentation being done since we are moving outside of the US. Now I'm reading about people looking for another job, part time o...
I’ve been in my job for over twenty five years, and I’m looking forward to seeing what comes next after my pension is ready in just a few more. Not retiring, just moving on. I’ve had...
If you want career, financial, and social success, don't beat up your opponents too badly while smiling. This advice might sound odd or even obvious, but not adhering to it can have tremendous negativ...
#544 - Legal Tender: Tallying Their Resources Planning for retirement isn’t about creating a new job for yourself, it’s about using what you have to create a great life. On this episode of...
I am turning 73, I retired at 64. About 5 years ago I was bored so I got a job as an on call traffic flagger. I am able to come and go as I please. I live in Oregon and choose to work October through ...
I've only been retired for about 3 weeks but I left a job I loved because of a new CEO that I couldn't work with or for, and because my partner retired a year ago and has been enjoying it. I guess you...
I am 63 and ready to leave my current job after 40 years. My wife is 4 years younger and works full time and will be able to provide health benefits. I would like to find something part time but I am ...
Many financial advisors follow a similar arc in their careers—from humble novice to knowledge-wielding superhero to wiser guide....
Physicians invest a significant amount of time, effort, and money into their careers. But all it takes is one unexpected ... Read more...