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Re: [OM] OT: I've retired

Subject: Re: [OM] OT: I've retired
From: NSURIT@xxxxxxx
Date: Thu, 2 Jan 2014 09:20:01 -0500 (EST)
Congratulations!  As Ken has mentioned, I am about to finish an MFA in  
Studio Art which I began shortly after retirement.  The idea of getting the  
MFA had its genesis in my teaching a leisure learning photography class for  
several years prior to retirement.  I found the teaching piece to be  
enjoyable and thought I might enjoy doing it after retirement. So, that is how  
the 
MFA conversation began.  Being a terminal degree, the MFA will allow me  to 
teach at the University level. My plan is to find some place to teach one  
class a semester at the University level.
 
My suggestion would be to do whatever you have a passion for doing.   What 
is it that has you saying "Yes" first thing in the morning?  My  assumption 
is that activity will not be driven by a need for money but rather by  your 
passion.  Whatever it is, it will feel right to you. It looks  like you have 
several avenues to explore.
 
As an aside to those reading this who are not yet at the point of  
retirement or beyond, get your money handled now as retirement will be here  
before 
you know it.  The two most important pieces of handling you  money today are 
to get out of debt and to spend less than you earn.  Doing  so will expand 
the choices you have in life.  It will also allow you to  control your money 
rather than having money control you.
 
Peter, this will be an exciting new year and an exciting next chapter in  
your life.
 
Bill Barber 
 
 
In a message dated 1/1/2014 9:34:46 P.M. Central Standard Time,  
pklein@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:

Wish me  luck! I'd love to hear from anyone (either here or privately) 
who has been  though this transition and has some tips for dealing 
gracefully with the  changes.

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