just getting out of 4 heart bypass 2 days ago,i woke up and smelled the coffee at 63,theres no reason to work yourself to death over 401 s and big pensions.my problem was hereditary.but now I realize lifes not about fancy cars and big houses,love and friends mean more to me now than ever,im leaving my job at chevron to enjoy what time I have left,our time on this earth is a short one.so be a good person and enjoy yourself,,,amen
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Beautiful post. I haven't had the dramatic health problems as some but I asked for my positioned to be in scope and EOI'd for early retirement at 58. Having early stage health problems I want to travel enjoy family after abandoning them overseas and enjoy our retirement house that sits empty 11 months a year while I battle the Houston freeways 3 hours a day to NOT do productive work - just non-executed studies and plans since my SBU has no budget. I too feel I may only have 1-2 decades left and would like to enjoy them. Energy business is really not much fun with oil @ 27-33 USD!
We thank you for your tribute, hope more baby boomers join you in EOI
I could not agree more. At age 59, I no longer have to run the rat race. Now I know I never did. Fancy cars, McMansions, all the trappings... fleeting, desperate attempts to prove one's worth.
@G7NvtEe-sgt - Nothing like an ignorant ass like you to hijack an otherwise pleasant thread.
......I'm sure the guy that cries "dead wood" will come in here and try to terrorize the village.
Wether you are a John or a Bill; a Lauren or a Jennifer, deep down you are a pathetic creature hiding behind an anonymous post. Look in the mirror: that's the face of a loser
Totally agree with OP. I pray for a speedy recovery for you.
It took a cancer incident for me (in my early 40s) to learn to take it easy. Thankfully my spouse and I always prepared for the worst so I was able to cut back on a lot of the stress and work.
Getting laid off from Chevron was the best thing that happened to us.
Months after being laid off I would have nightmares that I was back at work, back into the hustle and bustle of city lights. I do not miss the traffic either.
Normally I would say something snarky...but this is in fact an excellent post, thank you.
Sorry about your incident; and thanks for sharing your new perspective on life. May you live it to the fullest! Those of us in our 20s with kids to feed haven't earned the luxury of being able to walk away from a job in these times. But your advice can apply to maintaining a healthy work-life balance (or work-life integration).
@G7NvtEe Best of luck to you, enjoy your life!
My husband has had 37 great years with Chevron... all 37 years has required him to be gone from home for some time. He is requesting to be left standing... he is only 55 but you are so correct it is time for him to come home and enjoy all the benefits from working those 37 years... we are not quite sure what the future will bring, but both my husband and I are very confidant we our decision to request to be left standing... good luck to you and hope you have a speedy recovery and onto a great retirement.
This is one of the most useful and important comments on this entire site for Chevron. Thanks for sharing.
Had same situation at 42. Now 62 and retired. Started to finally live after my incident. The power of now! Mindfullness!
more important things than money
just getting out of 4 heart bypass 2 days ago,i woke up and smelled the coffee at 63,theres no reason to work yourself to death over 401 s and big pensions.my problem was hereditary.but now I realize lifes not about fancy cars and big houses,love and friends mean more to me now than ever,im leaving my job at chevron to enjoy what time I have left,our time on this earth is a short one.so be a good person and enjoy yourself,,,amen
Well said.
OP, you are 100% correct. Love, life, family and friends are everything that's important. My prayers are with you. May you enjoy a very long and healthy retirement.