I am now at the point, financially (hopefully) where I can retire. I'm just having a really hard time pulling the trigger for a few reasons, but there are some things compelling me to do it.
To start with, I was just put under my 5th boss in 8 months at a very dysfuntional company. I did fine under the first 4, but this boss is a nightmare! I do not look forward to work anymore and have a lot of anxiety just being in meetings with him, which is not the norm for me. I have my resignation letter typed up and change the date every day so it's ready to go! With all that said, it's hard to leave my team and the money.
I'm also tired of juggling a stressful job with all of life's other responsibilities and demands. I'd like to spend more time with family and grandkids, but work gets in the way
My career has been a big part of who I am for over 30 years. I'm a little scared about what happens when that is no longer the case.
Also my other half is 4 years younger and plans to continue working for 5 more years. Not sure what that dynamic will look like- afraid to find out.
I just feel very emotional today and am sitting here staring at my resignation letter and kind of paralyzed.
Sorry for the ramble- I'm just looking for some piece of advice that will make this a clear decision that I won't regret. (A lot to ask, I know, but thank you to anyone willing to talk me on/off the ledge!)