Living a good enough life: being more comfortable with achievements

[shootingstar]

Being able to support myself has always been a very motivating factor in my life...........................I never wanted to put myself or anyone else in that position,.......................................................That said, I really wish I wasn't so risk adverse. DH is pretty cautious, too, but I really would like to make a move to a different locale before long. I think we'll both need a big kick in the pants to do that though. I truly envy those of you who have made big moves. It seems so alien to me to take that kind of a chance. Here's hoping!

Yes, being able support self has been important also.

I wish I could retire now but no, that's not realistic financially. There is a benefit through my current employer to take a leave of absence for limited time period but without pay. I may consider it for 1-2 months in a few years..after I deal with this mortgage.

I do have an option to also work a 4 day work week on compressed hour arrangement and get 5th day off.

Or telework for 1 day per wk.

All of the above I don't quite see yet since I'm still a (52-yr.) baby for my employer. I'm new and have only been with this employer for 6 months. I still have yet to meet internal clients for some work/major project of mine.

But already I have to finalize my own job description as part of the typical HR (and for unionized position). I do have some leeway to specify what I don't want in my job...which I've never been offered that option.

The parts of a management role that I do like are in areas of planning, as well as mentoring staff. I don't care much for accountability issues though I have to say 85% of the time, I have been very lucky to have supervised staff who were self-managing, client-focused, desirous of learning new things and conscientous workers.

At this time in life, it feels strange to be part of a large organization where there are people around my age taking early retirement, while I have just joined the organization.

As for taking risks indysteel: it does mean being flexible to relocate. It hasn't been easy but it's easier if there is a job offer. Most definitely for myself personally, adjustment to a new city (I moved from Ontario to British Columbia, then later from B.C. to Alberta), where I choose to live is very important to me and my quality of life.

And yes, I've managed to live near cycling infrastructure (within 5 min. bike ride or less) for all 3 cities where I've lived and worked so far: Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary. This alone I am grateful for my own equilibrium. It is a real de-stressor and gets me exploring my home city.