56, Laid Off After 30 Years in Tech—Retire or Try Again? 😰

After 30 years in the tech world, I just got laid off at 56. My head is spinning. I’ve saved up about $1.5 million in cash and investments, plus $500k in retirement accounts, and there’s another $500k if we sell our house. I’ll get a small pension too, but honestly, I’m scared it’s not enough if I live another 30 years. My partner and I have always lived pretty frugally, and thankfully, we have no debt. But living in the Bay Area is expensive, and I’m not sure if I want to jump back into the corporate grind. The thought of starting over somewhere new is both exciting and terrifying. Has anyone else been in this spot? Should I retire now, or try to find another job? Any advice on affordable places to live or ways to make our savings last would mean the world to me. I’m really struggling with what to do next. 🙏 #JobCareer #Career #CareerTransition