Stuck in the Golden Handcuffs: Should I Retire or Keep Working for My Kids? 😩💸
I’m a woman in my early 50s, and I’m so close to early retirement I can almost taste it. Every extra year I stay at my job, my pension grows by $8K, and I’m socking away over $100K into investments. In just two years, I could easily cover my current spending for life, not even counting social security.
But here’s the dilemma: If I keep working a few more years, I could really help my kids—think down payments, reliable cars, maybe even grad school. It’s tempting, but every year I stay, the financial rewards just get bigger. I’m trapped in this cycle of “just one more year.”
The stress is getting to me. The job is demanding, and I’m constantly wondering if I’ll ever feel ready to walk away. Has anyone else been here? How did you finally decide enough was enough? I’d love to hear your advice! 🤔🙏
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