"but I do have a chronic condition that is associated significantly reduced lifespan on average. Also my father developed cancer at 55 and was gone at 57."
With that statement plus the heavy stress from work that you mentioned, and you have plenty of money to cover your expenses with a nice buffer, I would say "go for it, I would have done it yesterday![:-)]( "Smile")
". You have one life to live and your time cannot be replaced. Leave, spend some time to decompress and make plans to enjoy life. Focus on the quality of your life.
This is from a work addict that recently retired from a 29 year stressful career at 54. Three months in and I honestly don't miss it. Love the calmness in my mental space. I find the hardest now is to slow down. I have to catch it and remind myself that it's okay to slow, nothing is waiting. I now take the long route home on bike rides. Drive on the right lane and on road and camping trips stop often to enjoy the scenery and to relax. Oh and eating slow too! the little things and I don't think I've ever noticed.
With that statement plus the heavy stress from work that you mentioned, and you have plenty of money to cover your expenses with a nice buffer, I would say "go for it, I would have done it yesterday
". You have one life to live and your time cannot be replaced. Leave, spend some time to decompress and make plans to enjoy life. Focus on the quality of your life.This is from a work addict that recently retired from a 29 year stressful career at 54. Three months in and I honestly don't miss it. Love the calmness in my mental space. I find the hardest now is to slow down. I have to catch it and remind myself that it's okay to slow, nothing is waiting. I now take the long route home on bike rides. Drive on the right lane and on road and camping trips stop often to enjoy the scenery and to relax. Oh and eating slow too! the little things and I don't think I've ever noticed.
Statistics: Posted by Oatmeal — Fri May 24, 2024 10:55 pm