(03-15-2022, 07:14 PM)Jags Wrote:

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

Took my last three days of PTO on Thursday, Friday and Monday.  Didn't want to lose the days that I had earned.  I'll talk to my manager and turn in my resignation on Tuesday when I get back.  I'll tell them the end of March but they have a tendency to let IT guys go immediately when they turn in their two weeks and just pay them.  We'll see what happens from there.

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