Last Day of January
It is hard to believe we’re already at the end of January. We all know it, of course, but as I age the years are just flying by. I’m probably about 9 years away from retirement. Right now it sounds like a long time but deep down I know that the day is coming soon. There’s a lot that can get in the way in the meantime - health issues, losing my job, a family crisis with a close relation - I take nothing for granted.
My wife is 4 years older than me and she’s stopped working after the financial crisis. After my sons both graduated high school she’s been antsy for some changes, pushing me to hang it up so we can enjoy more leisure time together. But life has gotten so expensive, particularly when it comes to healthcare, that there’s no way I can consider retiring at least before we can both get Medicare.
I currently live in a state that neither of us care to retire in. We both acknowledge that we want out, for so many reasons. But in my role, getting out and finding a new position with a new employer is easier said than done. Being a white male in his 50’s is limiting these days.
I need a plan to execute around this and I need it soon. Time to get to work.