Tag: ExpatLife
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How Do I Unwind
My life looks a lot different than it did a year ago, but some habits are too good to retire. I’ve traded the solitude of the back deck for a local coffee shop and a front-row seat to the city. People-watching: the most consistent way I know how to unwind, no matter which country or…
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Part 10 – Fidelity Ends – The Transition and a Break from Technology
Fidelity Ends – The Transition and a Break from Technology Losing a job you love at 43, especially without knowing the reason, is tough. You start to question everything, even when the company was doing well, and my reviews were positive. I had been promoted two years earlier, was a respected team manager, and had…
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Where Do I See Myself In 10 Years
At 73, I plan to be a ‘teenager’ with more gray hair and a much better sense of humor. Between surviving long-haul flights and chasing a thousand subscribers, my ten-year plan involves less ‘slowing down’ and more ‘speeding up’ before the curtain falls.
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A Positive Thing A Family Member Has Done For Me
Retirement isn’t just a number on a balance sheet; sometimes, it’s a gift of trust. After marrying later in life and facing a mountain of educational debt, I thought the dream of retiring early was off the table. Then came a lesson in generosity that changed everything.
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A Positive Change I Made In My Life
There have been many things over my lifetime, like exercising; however, that is not consistently maintained like it was, but it is one example. I also put myself through college. For the most recent positive change, I would say retiring and moving to Brazil. It is a much more relaxed way of life, and I…
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Part 9 – Fidelity Boston to Fidelity Merrimack, New Hampshire
Fidelity Boston to Fidelity Merrimack, New Hampshire I spent two years working at Fidelity in Boston, and it turned out to be a great experience. At first, I was concerned about the long commute, city traffic, and having to wear a suit every day. Things improved when the company switched to business casual, but it…