Contempt, concern, surprise, envy, admiration, and support; just a few of the reactions Laura received when she announced she was retiring early, closing her biomedical research laboratory, and beginning a new phase of life beyond work. Some reactions were expected and some surprised her. In this episode, Eric and Laura unpack these interactions and chart their next steps as they prepare to leave work and step into early retirement.
**Show notes: twosidesoffi.com/unexpected
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:18 Telling my Employer I'm retiring
03:28 Oops...
05:26 A Flood of Reactions
07:47 Shock
09:09 Making me feel small
09:39 Outpouring of support
10:28 "People like us...don't do this"
12:34 What (exciting project) will you do next?
14:54 Feeling the need to justify the decision
16:32 Reaction of employees
18:00 Feeling Unburdened
19:12 What's the trick?
20:30 Must be nice...
21:54 What now, van life?
23:00 What is it with people your age?
25:26 Feeling like an outsider
27:07 What would you do differently?
29:10 Emotional
30:48 Thoughts on Purpose
31:34 Advice for others
33:46 Owning the decision vs. apologizing
**Show notes, tools, resources + information: twosidesoffi.com
**Our podcast: twosidesoffi.com/podcast/
**Eric’s "NOW" page at 30X40 Design Workshop: thirtybyforty.com/now
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**Jason's Blog: thenextphaseisnow.com
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