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My retirement paperwork...

June 12th, 2008 at 01:40 pm

was completed yesterday. Now I just have to take a form to HR to sign off on the information about the number of sick leave days I have accrued. I learned I have enough days that it gives me an additional year of credit. This is good because since I am taking early retirement, my defined benefit amount will be reduced by 33% of what it would have been in three years. Still, it is WORTH IT considering the amount of stress I am leaving behind. I have seen too many people work longer just to hold out for a higher pension, only to die within a year of retiring. Last year, two of my coworkers died before even being able to retire. By saving and planning in the early years of my career, I now have more choices.

Posted in Retirement, Live and Learn | 5 Comments »

5 Responses to “My retirement paperwork...”

  1. sagegirl Says:
    June 12th, 2008 at 02:27 pm 1213280848
    1213280848

    Good for you on the planning. Having the option to leave earlier must be a great feeling. I know you will have a wonderful retirement! Congrats!

  2. Dickyvman Says:
    June 12th, 2008 at 07:30 pm 1213299014
    1213299014

    Great job! 33% can't compare to keeping your sanity and the fact that you get to stick it to the man!! Smile

  3. nance Says:
    June 12th, 2008 at 10:00 pm 1213308050
    1213308050

    Congratulations! I also quit a job well before the "expected" retirement age. I have not regretted it for a minute. My job was terribly stressful! Life is going to be so good for you, and since you know how to manage money and save, you will do just fine. You will have more time to spend with family now, and enjoy life!

  4. tripods68 Says:
    June 12th, 2008 at 10:33 pm 1213310030
    1213310030

    Congratulations! All good now and all playSmile
    Sometimes life is not about work but giving your back your sanity again. You'll have plenty of time now. Great job!

  5. Dickyvman Says:
    June 13th, 2008 at 02:06 pm 1213366006
    1213366006

    I wrote about this in my blog today!
    Text is http://frugalretirement.blogspot.com and Link is http://frugalretirement.blogspot.com
    http://frugalretirement.blogspot.com

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