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([personal profile] redbird Sep. 25th, 2021 03:06 pm)
As of yesterday, I am declaring myself retired, rather than semi-retired and doing a bit of freelance work while not seeking out new clients.

That remaining bit of freelance work stopped being valuable, mentally, and had started being more of a burden.

I sent my one on-going freelance client email telling him I'm retiring. I'm giving him lots of notice, because why not? I'm not planning any major changes in my lifestyle that proofreading one more issue of queue would interfere with.
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From: [personal profile] cmcmck


We did the dirty deed five years back and haven't regretted it.

It doesn't stop us doing the odd bit of research, a review or two or writing the occasional article.
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From: [personal profile] beckyc


Congratulations on your retirement!
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From: [personal profile] emceeaich


Congratulations. I look forward to being able to do that.

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From: [personal profile] athenais


Congratulations! I shall be doing the same thing next year. Enjoy your work-free life.
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From: [personal profile] bibliofile


Congrats! Fewer burdens are good.
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From: [personal profile] otter


I'm glad you're able to do so. Enjoy!
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From: [personal profile] snippy


Moving into a new path with confidence, well done you!
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From: [personal profile] voidampersand


Queue is an excellent journal. I'm glad that some of my ACM membership dollars paid for your work. Enjoy your retirement!
Edited (Fix typo) Date: 2021-09-26 12:57 am (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] firecat


Congratulations! Retired feels good!
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From: [personal profile] therealsnape


Enjoy your retirement! You're right, when it becomes a burden, it's time to let go.
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From: [personal profile] gerisullivan


Congratulations! I plan to retire at the end of this year, though I'm aiming to become the back-up person for my major client, at least for a year or two. After 8 months of my "proof of concept" practice of tracking all of my expenses, it's clear that *some* income will make the difference between a relatively austere lifestyle and one that has room for more travel, occasional home improvements, and not having to think too closely about how much I'm spending at my favorite brewery.

I so here you on the "more of a burden" aspect of work. I've been struggling with that for the last handful of years, and considerably more this past 12-18 months.
Edited Date: 2021-09-26 10:05 pm (UTC)
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