OT: I retired today.
Yes, thanks to the University of Michigan, I met a wonderful woman that went on to become a doctor and allow me to quit being a bench-jockey chemist and follow my real dreams.*
So here's to her, and retirement at the age of 35.
*Currently to build a kick-ass Inn/Lodge on acreage by South Haven and serve up some killer trenchers of beef to clientele.
January 25th, 2013 at 11:38 PM ^
I enjoy it as well.
January 25th, 2013 at 11:29 PM ^
in sum, the story is:
your wife is making mid six-figures, so therefore, you've decided to forego your salary since it was merely discretionary income. now, you're going to pursue a new venture (which is somewhat speculative, considering its a land-play in the leisure sector during the tail end of a recession).
i'm happy for you if that's your dream, but i don't think that's what i would call "retired."
the best retirement story that i heard was a friend of mine who was a portfolio manager at a fund. he was fired during the recession, but received a nice golden parachute (left w/ approx. 20 mil in savings at the age of 36). he met a girl, signed a pre-nup, got married, and the last i heard is that he's raising a family on the coast in the south of france.
January 25th, 2013 at 11:37 PM ^
I can't compete with that... but I'll take what I've got!
My business venture has no pressure to succeed at all. My official title is now "Gentleman Farmer".
January 26th, 2013 at 8:32 AM ^
"Sugar Mama"! Kidding, good luck with the meat! (umm....your steak business)
January 26th, 2013 at 12:08 AM ^
January 26th, 2013 at 12:21 AM ^
I have a buddy that has basically "retired" cause his wife pulls the coin ..... but I wouldn't change places with him.
January 26th, 2013 at 12:47 AM ^
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January 26th, 2013 at 9:55 AM ^
What's next, "I got fired today"? "I got a new job today"? "I'm awesome and you are not"? "Look at how rich I am"?
January 26th, 2013 at 10:04 AM ^
I posted it after having several celebratory drinks last night and then waited to be burned at the stake. I guess I got an easy room.
I really appreciate all of the support from my fellow graduates and fans though. You all rock.
January 26th, 2013 at 1:13 AM ^
January 26th, 2013 at 4:43 AM ^
You must have some serious game dude. Good luck, and I hope you (successfully) fufill your dreams while making your wife a bit jealous of your sucess. As a powerful sucessful female, she will appreciate your accomplishments all the more.
January 26th, 2013 at 8:10 AM ^
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January 26th, 2013 at 12:11 PM ^
Allow me to throw in my congratulations on what today is a very rare opportunity to do such a thing at 35, and that's coming from another 35 year-old. Do keep us updated on the progress, because I deifnitely think you'll get some MGoBusiness. Cheers, and good luck with this!
January 26th, 2013 at 12:35 PM ^
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