Retired – Maybe?

Well I got fired! Well, they called it “laid off”. Or was it downsized? In any event, the question I now ponder is “should I now consider sliding into retirement or should I try to do something productive”? I will not go on and on about the pros and cons of each, but I will say I am really considering a change in my life. I’m 60 and maybe, just maybe, I will have another 20 years left if I’m lucky. I want them to be fun! I want to enjoy the next phase and that may or may not include working an 8 hour day. I’m going through the process of getting my resume updated, printing business cards, and producing a brochure for consulting. I’m really not sure anyone would want to hire me as a consultant but I do think I could save the right company money. Anyway, we will see. I’m seeing a lot more of my grandchildren and spending quality time with my wife. I’m in no hurry. I’ll keep you informed.