So, you're reaching a certain age. You've realized that maybe your retirement system will allow you to quit work, and maybe survive financially. Or, your partner is retiring and wants you to have freedom to travel when they want. Or, you're just done with it.
I am 69 years old. I've been a school psychologist for the last 45 years. Even before that, I worked doing mental health and education related jobs since I was 15. Most of my social contacts have been school psychologists and other school staff.
I've reached an age when I can retire at the end of this school year (June 2025), take my full social security and pension amount, and could work and keep income with no penalty on my social security and pension amount. Working can be on my terms. I can work if I want, on what I want, for whom I want, when I want, without worrying about income (I think). That tentativeness is because there are complications I am still trying to figure out. My dream is to travel in the fall of each year, work on professional projects in the spring. I know I can't just play video games all day; staying health is going to mean doing things that interest me, connecting with interesting people, and keeping active.
Thus this blog. I will write about things I learn about and choices I am making. You can come along on this adventure - I am hoping you share your ideas with me as I go.
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