Life Taking a 6 month sabbatical from work - Page 4

scho63 · 03-04-2017, 08:52 AM

It has been 17 years since I've had a real vacation and I'm burnt out. Since I left Silicon Valley in late 2001-early 2002 I have been on this never ending yo-yo of extreme highs and lows. At nearly 54 years old, I've faced a lot of self reflection of what I want out of the remaining part of my life, whatever that may be.

After working for 14 companies in that time and almost six with my current employer, I've decided to resign from a $100,000+ job and move to Scottsdale AZ to take a 6 month sabbatical from any and all work. My only job for the next half of year is to lose 75-100 pounds, get a great tan, and improve my golf game so I can have a 8 or 9 handicap again.

I'm leaving around the 16th or so of this month and spending a week or so driving out visiting friends along the way I know from my childhood.

While it was really scary to walk away from a great job to go to a place with no job, no home and just one or two friends there, I am really excited to be entering a new chapter in my life.

It is a short ride we are on so you better enjoy it along the way!

58-4ever · 03-05-2017, 11:22 AM

This is awesome. I wish I could do the same. I'm going to work myself into a position to do just this.

**Mr. Kotter** · 03-05-2017, 11:26 AM

Best wishes and good luck. God bless.

Pants · 03-05-2017, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by beach tribe

Doesn't matter as long as Alex is the QB.

**Rausch** · 03-05-2017, 12:33 PM

If the goal is to improve your health you won't regret it.

GloryDayz · 03-05-2017, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by scho63

It has been 17 years since I've had a real vacation and I'm burnt out. Since I left Silicon Valley in late 2001-early 2002 I have been on this never ending yo-yo of extreme highs and lows. At nearly 54 years old, I've faced a lot of self reflection of what I want out of the remaining part of my life, whatever that may be.

After working for 14 companies in that time and almost six with my current employer, I've decided to resign from a $100,000+ job and move to Scottsdale AZ to take a 6 month sabbatical from any and all work. My only job for the next half of year is to lose 75-100 pounds, get a great tan, and improve my golf game so I can have a 8 or 9 handicap again.

I'm leaving around the 16th or so of this month and spending a week or so driving out visiting friends along the way I know from my childhood.

While it was really scary to walk away from a great job to go to a place with no job, no home and just one or two friends there, I am really excited to be entering a new chapter in my life.

It is a short ride we are on so you better enjoy it along the way!

That's awesome. I'd upgrade to Italy, but maybe you're more the AZ type.

GloryDayz · 03-05-2017, 12:56 PM

If the market stays nominal, the summer of 2020 should have me over then line for the desired replacement rate and 100% safe in the KMA club. I'm not saying I walk that day, I just look forward to knowing the money will be there should I decide to. Mostly I'm stocking up on coin for the younger son's college when he gets there. Until then it's the daily grind of the gym in the morning (to keep the doctor's pie-hole shut), and work after that.

One day I look forward to driving to the gym, weekdays, when the sun's up. But not that I have the younger son going, it's "funner than ever" (as he says). But yeah, it'll be difficult to adjust to the folks at the gym once the working class folks have left for work! Soccer moms! Ha!

Hopefully I'll be doing it all in Northern Italy!

cwhocares · 03-05-2017, 01:05 PM

For you younger guys, Manage your money now. Put as much as you can into your retirement funds. (Pretax or not) DON"T try keeping up with everyone else. Pay cash for as much as you can. The mind set "it's only $50.00 a month payment" will get you into trouble. I retired 4 years ago at 55 and don't regret a day of it. Our expenses our set up on my retirement income and does not include my wife's income. Manage yourself now so you can live a life after work.

GloryDayz · 03-05-2017, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by cwhocares

For you younger guys, Manage your money now. Put as much as you can into your retirement funds. (Pretax or not) DON"T try keeping up with everyone else. Pay cash for as much as you can. The mind set "it's only $50.00 a month payment" will get you into trouble. I retired 4 years ago at 55 and don't regret a day of it. Our expenses our set up on my retirement income and does not include my wife's income. Manage yourself now so you can live a life after work.

This... Feed the pig!

**MahiMike** · 03-05-2017, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TrebMaxx

I left a well paying but high stress job when I was close to 50. Thought about being semi-retired, taking on small jobs in my field here and there. After about a year and a half I started going a bit stir crazy and decided to get a job albeit a low stress job. Found a good government job that doesn't pay like my previous job did but is very low stress and in my skill set. I will be 54 in a few months and will be able to retire with a pension at 60 if I choose to. I have found that money isn't everything and I am much happier now. Good luck to you Scho, sounds like you have a great plan.

A govt job sounds great.

**TrebMaxx** · 03-05-2017, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MahiMike

A govt job sounds great.

The best part of a gov job is a pension after only being there 10 years. My previous job had a decent 401K, they matched up to 6% of which I of course took advantage of. They also did profit sharing which grew the nest egg even more. I rolled the 401K over to a IRA and it isn't a small chunk of change since I started it when I first started working there. I wish I would of contributed the max allowed by law. I have had a couple of substantial inheritances as well and could retire now but my wife isn't ready so it doesn't make any sense for me to sit around by myself. I told her though that my plan will be 60 or maybe a few years after that whether she is ready or not.

I agree for the youngsters out there, start early saving for retirement and you will be amazed with how much you will reap.

GloryDayz · 03-05-2017, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TrebMaxx

The best part of a gov job is a pension after only being there 10 years. My previous job had a decent 401K, they matched up to 6% of which I of course took advantage of. They also did profit sharing which grew the nest egg even more. I rolled the 401K over to a IRA and it isn't a small chunk of change since I started it when I first started working there. I wish I would of contributed the max allowed by law. I have had a couple of substantial inheritances as well and could retire now but my wife isn't ready so it doesn't make any sense for me to sit around by myself. I told her though that my plan will be 60 or maybe a few years after that whether she is ready or not.

I agree for the youngsters out there, start early saving for retirement and you will be amazed with how much you will reap.

I stress this endlessly with the young engineers I hire. It's tough to convince a 25-year-old to do it, it sure was with me, but once they've done it for 10 years, life is good. I get some folks can't do the legal limit, but 10% is the bare minimum IMO, and I mean bare minimum..

scho63 · 03-05-2017, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyHammersticks

Weird how similar our situations are. Same age-range. Just sold my business and am taking at least a year off. Haven't had a real vacation since 2007. First day of freedom was February 1st. Just got back from a week in Scottsdale. Played Grayhawk, Talking Stick, The Raven, Legacy, and The Phoenician. Good luck, and enjoy the time off! Life's too short to grind it all away without enjoying the fruits of your labor.

I've played 3 out of 5 of those. Love Grayhawk and had a coyote follow me for about 4 holes trying to get a piece of my sandwich. I gave him some potato chips.

I also remember the Raven at South Mountain having these cool misters on the cart that you could spray yourself with.

scho63 · 03-05-2017, 05:39 PM

I'm stunned how many people on this board are between the ages of 48-58.

No wonder why we all can relate to misery as Chiefs fans for the last 40-50 years.

scho63 · 03-05-2017, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TrebMaxx

The best part of a gov job is a pension after only being there 10 years. My previous job had a decent 401K, they matched up to 6% of which I of course took advantage of. They also did profit sharing which grew the nest egg even more..

ANYONE who does not take advantage of a company that offers matching 401K contributions and profit sharing is a fool and should not handle money.

You make 100% a year on your money if you put in the same maximum match as your company. Only loansharks and pay day lenders make that much vig on their money.

Demonpenz · 03-05-2017, 06:13 PM

You may need credit to get a car that is worth a shit to get to work and maybe a house but **** all other credit shit. It is a mind game.

03-04-2017, 08:52 AM
scho63 Politically Incorrect Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Casino cash: $2531110	Taking a 6 month sabbatical from work It has been 17 years since I've had a real vacation and I'm burnt out. Since I left Silicon Valley in late 2001-early 2002 I have been on this never ending yo-yo of extreme highs and lows. At nearly 54 years old, I've faced a lot of self reflection of what I want out of the remaining part of my life, whatever that may be. After working for 14 companies in that time and almost six with my current employer, I've decided to resign from a $100,000+ job and move to Scottsdale AZ to take a 6 month sabbatical from any and all work. My only job for the next half of year is to lose 75-100 pounds, get a great tan, and improve my golf game so I can have a 8 or 9 handicap again. I'm leaving around the 16th or so of this month and spending a week or so driving out visiting friends along the way I know from my childhood. While it was really scary to walk away from a great job to go to a place with no job, no home and just one or two friends there, I am really excited to be entering a new chapter in my life. It is a short ride we are on so you better enjoy it along the way!
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GloryDayz (Sir/Yes Sir/Aye Aye Sir) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Diving Casino cash: $3385380	If the market stays nominal, the summer of 2020 should have me over then line for the desired replacement rate and 100% safe in the KMA club. I'm not saying I walk that day, I just look forward to knowing the money will be there should I decide to. Mostly I'm stocking up on coin for the younger son's college when he gets there. Until then it's the daily grind of the gym in the morning (to keep the doctor's pie-hole shut), and work after that. One day I look forward to driving to the gym, weekdays, when the sun's up. But not that I have the younger son going, it's "funner than ever" (as he says). But yeah, it'll be difficult to adjust to the folks at the gym once the working class folks have left for work! Soccer moms! Ha! Hopefully I'll be doing it all in Northern Italy!
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