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Re: Retiring early - share your experience! Please!

Thank you! I am the originator of this blog and many people have responded.  I have since retired April 1, 2018!!  Yahoo!  I appreciate everyone's feedback but your's has meant the most.  I love what you said, "The single most powerful insight I expe...
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Re: Retiring early - share your experience! Please!

Thank you so much for sharing your story! I'm sorry for the loss of your child! And it must be difficult still caring for a disabled child at 66!  You're a strong person! I just don't think I could do it that AND work much longer.  I too love my job ...
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Re: Retiring early - share your experience! Please!

Thanks for the encouragement.  I really appreciate it.  I'm a worry wort and I know that doesn't help any. And I'm one of those people who likes to know what is coming (at least as much as possible). I'm the planner in the family! I'm sure it will al...
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Retiring early - share your experience! Please!

I am planning on retiring in April 2018 when I turn 62. I have worked for the same employer for 33 years and am fortunate enough to have a decent retirement. I won't be doing a lot of travelling or buying a new car but I should be comfortable, making...
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Re: Retiring early - share your experience! Please!

Thank you! I am the originator of this blog and many people have responded.  I have since retired April 1, 2018!!  Yahoo!  I appreciate everyone's feedback but your's has meant the most.  I love what you said, "The single most powerful insight I expe...
pattyecalling 07-13-2018 11:48 PM
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Re: Retiring early - share your experience! Please!

Thank you so much for sharing your story! I'm sorry for the loss of your child! And it must be difficult still caring for a disabled child at 66!  You're a strong person! I just don't think I could do it that AND work much longer.  I too love my job ...
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Re: Retiring early - share your experience! Please!

Thanks for the encouragement.  I really appreciate it.  I'm a worry wort and I know that doesn't help any. And I'm one of those people who likes to know what is coming (at least as much as possible). I'm the planner in the family! I'm sure it will al...
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Retiring early - share your experience! Please!

I am planning on retiring in April 2018 when I turn 62. I have worked for the same employer for 33 years and am fortunate enough to have a decent retirement. I won't be doing a lot of travelling or buying a new car but I should be comfortable, making...
pattyecalling 07-05-2017 01:48 PM
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Re: Retiring early - share your experience! Please!

Thank you! I am the originator of this blog and many people have responded.  I have since retired April 1, 2018!!  Yahoo!  I appreciate everyone's feedback but your's has meant the most.  I love what you said, "The single most powerful insight I expe...
pattyecalling 07-13-2018 11:48 PM
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Re: Retiring early - share your experience! Please!

Thank you so much for sharing your story! I'm sorry for the loss of your child! And it must be difficult still caring for a disabled child at 66!  You're a strong person! I just don't think I could do it that AND work much longer.  I too love my job ...
pattyecalling 08-13-2017 04:59 PM
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Re: Retiring early - share your experience! Please!

Thanks for the encouragement.  I really appreciate it.  I'm a worry wort and I know that doesn't help any. And I'm one of those people who likes to know what is coming (at least as much as possible). I'm the planner in the family! I'm sure it will al...
pattyecalling 07-05-2017 02:58 PM
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Retiring early - share your experience! Please!

I am planning on retiring in April 2018 when I turn 62. I have worked for the same employer for 33 years and am fortunate enough to have a decent retirement. I won't be doing a lot of travelling or buying a new car but I should be comfortable, making...
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