Wandrin commented on 'Underachieve Your Way to Retirement'
I can relate to this self description as an underachiever. Looking back that is who I was. "Enjoying life is a matter of balance..." is my long time mantra. The balance I was trying to achieve was...
View ArticleS Hoffman commented on 'Underachieve Your Way to Retirement'
I have to agree with the previous comment. It sounds to me like you were interested in work/life balance. Does that make you an underachiever? Not in my opinion. Maybe the others haven't retired...
View ArticleRetired Syd commented on 'Underachieve Your Way to Retirement'
Wandrin & S. Hoffman: Yes, that would be the much kinder way of putting it, but then I do like those sensational headlines . . .
View ArticleJay commented on 'Underachieve Your Way to Retirement'
Great post! My vote also goes to the work/life balance side of things. Clearly you were hard-working and intelligent enough to make early retirement happen, and I would bet your work product always...
View ArticleRetired Syd commented on 'Underachieve Your Way to Retirement'
@Jay: Love it, targeted achievement. Let's add that to the Urban Dictionary!
View ArticleLarry commented on 'Underachieve Your Way to Retirement'
You an underachiever? I don't think so. You worked part-time through high school, enrolled in junior college, FULL TIME, while finishing your senior year in high school, worked your way through...
View ArticleRetired Syd commented on 'Underachieve Your Way to Retirement'
@DAD of retiredSyd: Well, gosh, when you put it that way . . .
View ArticleJay commented on 'Underachieve Your Way to Retirement'
Aha! The secret story of overachievement emerges from the proud dad! :-)
View Articlemamajulie commented on 'Underachieve Your Way to Retirement'
My last boss bragged about sleeping 4 hours a night and how his 5-year-old told him,"Daddy, you need to stay home more often." He demanded 60 hours work weeks on a regular basis and 80 hour work weeks...
View ArticleSandy commented on 'Underachieve Your Way to Retirement'
Almost 30 years ago I did an internship with a then "Big 8" firm. It didn't take me long to decide getting a masters in Tax Accounting was not the right choice. I only had one semester left so I...
View ArticleOverachiever commented on 'Underachieve Your Way to Retirement'
Jay you got it! Retired Syd always knows what she wants, goes for it and always makes it (without wasted effort or spending too many hours doing something she really hates doing); a Target Achiever! As...
View ArticleGrace commented on 'Underachieve Your Way to Retirement'
Pretty thought-provoking. And, I suspect, more than a little true. I am NOT an overachiever, but I do love my job and I have a hard time imagining not having it to look forward to. My 59 year old bank...
View ArticleForest commented on 'Underachieve Your Way to Retirement'
You sound like a poster child to me..... An inspiration as to how to live corporate life :)... I now work for myself at home and am so much happier than when i was working for companies, I am by no...
View ArticleLC commented on 'Underachieve Your Way to Retirement'
Bravo Syd! When did Americans start to believe neglecting family, friends and fun was a necessary by-product of work?
View ArticleExecutioner commented on 'Underachieve Your Way to Retirement'
I love it when I stumble across a blog entry which succinctly captures in words an idea which has been rattling around in my head for quite some time. I've somehow managed to stay employed at the Big...
View ArticleThe Rat commented on 'Underachieve Your Way to Retirement'
[Nice website by the way, first time visiting!] I retired in January, 2010 and I have to say that the only thing I longed for during my 10+ years in upper management positions was to be able to hang up...
View ArticleMichael Crosby commented on 'Underachieve Your Way to Retirement'
Hi Syd, I just came across your blog and have subscribed. This looks like a fun place. Hey, if Dad chimes in, he can't be too busy either.
View ArticleChris commented on 'Underachieve Your Way to Retirement'
Achievement is an interesting thing. I drive through one of the wealthier neighborhoods in my city on my way to work. The yards always have lovely chairs carefully arranged on the lawn or a patio with...
View Articledeegee commented on 'Underachieve Your Way to Retirement'
I would say that choosing to forgo 40% of my salary (and some of my benefits) so I could regain my personal life and get rid of much of my awful commute could qualify as underachieving. That is what I...
View ArticleJenn Jilks commented on 'Underachieve Your Way to Retirement'
Fun post. I am enjoying retirement, and volunteering in long-term care and hospices.
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