(03-15-2022, 06:36 PM)RicoTx Wrote:

(03-15-2022, 06:20 PM)Jags Wrote: You’re not alone.  My wife is going through the same things.  I try to comfort her and tell her she has had a good 2 years of working from home and all.. “count yourself lucky”   but, like you, there really is no need for her to go back in. Sure, her traffic is better.  But, that company is running her into the ground mentally.   So many people have joined on and quit.   Many long term employees are leaving.   She’s at her wits end.  I kid you not, she’s ready to leave and work for me.  She’s willing to sing 2 cycles (or so she says…). or take a role on the office side and continue to grow the business.  Which puts me back into the labor part.  I’m not exactly against it if employees were readily available.  Corporate America sucks!  Kudos to those that can do it until retirement without dying from health issues first.  I’ve seen too many people go through it.  The higher you get, the more bull [BLEEP] and stress you have to deal with.  Good luck.

Well, one thing that I've got going for me...the consulting compant that I worked with for 15ish years called me out of the blue last Thursday.  The only reason I had left them was the travel.  I left on good terms and have kept in touch with the owner.  He said he had a couple of opportunities he'd like to talk to me about.

I haven't worked with them for almost ten years.  I told him the only way I'd want to talk about it is if they were fully remote.  So, long story short, I have a gig at Highmark of South Carolina and I can work out of the house.  Only thing is...and I wouldn't even call it a problem...is the project won't start up until the end of April.  I'm just trying to decide when to quit rhe current job.  I'm starting to lean towards giving my notice and taking some time off...6 or 7 weeks.  It'll be a 'practice retirement'.

I only wanted something to get me to the end of the year, and then retire.  Of course I didn't tell him that.  Then again, if it's a decent project and I like it I may stay on longer.  What the hell, I'll be at home.  But who knows, if I handle the six weeks off OK I might just say screw it, and retire.

Best part is, I'm pirating a couple of guys from the current job and I'll get a referral bonus from both.

I'll let everything sort itself out.  But I can't see too many more drives in.  [BLEEP], I ducked out two hours early today.  At this point I don't give a damn if they can me.

Nice to know you have the one job in the back pocket.  As long as you can swing it, I say enjoy that 6-7 weeks as much as possible.  Go golfing or whatever it is.  I know you’re not stupid.  Big decisions to be made in the “stick and stay/make it pay” vs getting out while you can and enjoy life.  Seeing others go through similar scenarios, I just advise you take your health into consideration.  Seen/heard about too many croak trying to get that extra year/ or wish they did an extra one or two for financial reasons. But….I’m sure you already know that and your kids probably talking you into one or the other.  Best of luck on all the decision making.

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