Alex EllieReflecting back on a career — was it all worth it?Do I regret my career? Was it all worth it? As we approach the final months before early retirement, I wonder…Nov 16, 2023Nov 16, 2023
Alex EllieHow much of an adjustment will retirement life really be?How well will we adjust to the change from our lives being defined by work commitments and instead being defined by our lifestyle of…Nov 9, 2023Nov 9, 2023
Alex EllieThe unfortunate case of being stuck in my jobWaiting for long service leave has put me into a position where I want to quit, but prefer to bide my time.Nov 2, 2023Nov 2, 2023
Alex EllieI think we’ll sell one of our investment propertiesIt’s looking likely that we’ll sell at least one of our two investment properties in the next few years after we retire.Sep 28, 2023Sep 28, 2023
Alex EllieThe not inconsequential benefit of not caring about workI have no need to push myself at work. As a result I care less about work than ever. So what was the mental impact when we went on…Sep 21, 2023Sep 21, 2023
Alex EllieI covertly cleared out my work deskI recently got a bit ahead of myself and cleared my work desk out … a year before I retire.Sep 14, 2023Sep 14, 2023
Alex EllieEarly retirement is (finally) starting to feel very realI never stopped being excited about early retirement. But only now, with less than a year of work to go does it feel like it’s happening.Sep 7, 2023Sep 7, 2023
Alex EllieTaking it one day at a time. One foot after anotherI see a lot of parallels between the long road towards early retirement and wanting to walk the Camino de Santiago after I retire.Aug 24, 2023Aug 24, 2023
Alex EllieOne secret (and hard to get) key to surviving pre-retirement work (that I lost)Come back old boss! My new boss isn’t shaping up great, and it made me realise the importance of having a good boss.Aug 17, 2023Aug 17, 2023
Alex EllieThe uncertainty of the next few yearsIsn’t it horrible knowing that some plans won’t go smoothly? Our early retirement plans come with a few big uncertainties.Aug 10, 2023Aug 10, 2023
