George2615
Super Member
For those of you that retired early, did you announce it to tour friends? Have a little party that evening? Any special meeting at work resigning/retiring?
I am one year out from today and am wondering how I am going to go about it without pissing off a bunch of people.
I worked building maintenance with 6 guys incl. the supervisor. I had my own building, the others drove to multiple buildings.
Technically, I was only required to give 2 week notice. However, after 31 years I gave my supervisor 4 months unofficial notice and 1 month written notice to give them time to get a replacement. The 6 guys at work and a couple of higher up managers took me out to a retirement luncheon and all chipped in on a few gifts. There was no special meeting at work other than my meeting with HR to go over my cash out of accumulated time, transfer of 401K funds and insurance options.
I gave plenty of notice and left on good terms, didn't burn any bridges.
I was just called the other day and asked if I would come back Per Diem to cover for a guy taking a leave of absence. I said I'd consider it for a short time if HR can work out an equitable rate with me.
I did not have a retirement party at home.