Today, I finally handed in my formal notice to retire. After years of juggling endless deadlines and office politics, you'd think I'd be over the moon. But honestly? I'm caught between excitement and sheer panic. At 55, starting over after the Great Recession and losing my spouse, I thought I'd seen it all. But now, as I prepare to leave, every little workplace annoyance seems magnified—miscommunications, shifting project priorities, and that one coworker who never pulls their weight. It's exhausting, and sometimes I wonder if I'm making the right call. I've crunched the numbers, planned my finances, and even mapped out my post-retirement adventures. Still, the uncertainty gnaws at me. Has anyone else felt this torn at the finish line? I could really use some advice or reassurance right now. 😅 #RetirementJourney #WorkplaceStruggles #SeekingAdvice #JobCareer