Author Archives: The Retiring Sort

Countdown to My New Life

Posted on March 24, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

Four more days…. that’s all that’s left of my career. I had other jobs before I started down this path, but I started as a temp in an insurance office in 1974, and signed on full-time in 1975. I briefly tried something else, … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Giving Back, Recreation, Retirement itself, Ruminations | Tagged blogging, choices, Employment, family, Insurance, lifestyle, moving on, recreation, retirement, stress | 6 Comments

My Pre-Flight Checklist

Posted on March 17, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

So, I’ve announced my retirement and given my notice. Now I have a few weeks left to prepare. I haven’t really thought about the actual transition away from employment in a practical way until now, but there are a number of things … Continue reading →

Posted in Financial Issues, Information, Retirement itself | Tagged 401(k), COBRA, Employment, Health Insurance, Individual Retirement Account, Pension, retirement, retirement planning | 2 Comments

Coming to Terms – The Decision to Retire

Posted on February 29, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

I’ve been glibly throwing out the threat of retirement for a few years now. Why? Well, that’s a good question. I’m fortunate to have employment in my field, complete with a regular paycheck, benefits, a cozy office, and some interesting and engaging co-workers. … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Retirement itself, Ruminations | Tagged Employment, family, lifestyle, retirement, retirement planning | 3 Comments

Rolling on the River… and with the Punches

Posted on February 26, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

My husband is an ardent paddler – we own kayaks, a canoe, and all the associated gear. He loves lakes and rivers – and everything he learns from them. When I’m lucky (although I slow him down a bit), I go … Continue reading →

Posted in Recreation, Retirement itself, Ruminations | Tagged aging, family, lifestyle, recreation, retirement | 1 Comment

The Retiring Sort: On the Brink of Retirement

Posted on February 19, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

I’ve thought a lot lately about what it will mean to retire. I even went on the Merriam-Webster website (www.m-w.com) and considered some of their definitions, like: to withdraw from action or danger to withdraw especially for privacy to move back : recede … Continue reading →