i prefer to use that phrasing instead of the much more succinct word of "quit," because "retired" has positive connotations. you retire when you've achieved financial independence and are successful; you quit when you're a job-hopper. after all, who says only old people can retire? besides, technically i fit the definition of the word:
re-tire, v, intr. "To withdraw from one's occupation, business, or office; stop working."
that's me.
so far, i've managed to retire twice in my brief working career; this may will mark the third time. the dates and events are as follows:
- september '05. i quit... excuse me, i "retire" from a job i'd grown to despise, swear i'd never go back there again even if it was the last job on earth, and immediately set out on the great american road trip. one of the single best decisions i've ever made
- may '07. retire from two jobs, and finally finish up the last few credits i need to graduate... the ultimate trifecta. spend a month and a half overseas in norway and latvia, and have an amazing time
- may '08 (anticipated). planning on retiring from my current job and spending my summer in norway and latvia again, but with an extra slice of oregon (for jesse's wedding and hopefully some surfing) thrown on for a finishing kick. should be yet another epic summer
there you have it. now, if i could only manage to start drawing a social security check, life would be perfect...
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