I was put on a performance improvement plan, so I chose to retire at 58. Sometimes, I wish I wasn't a young retiree.

Fri, 04/19/2024 - 07:07

The author retired at a young age.
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I was put on a PIP after working at my company for 10 years, so I decided to quit.
After not being able to find a new job, I retired at 58, and it's been a mix of both good and bad.
I sometimes wish I could have kept working, but I am enjoying retirement.

After working in my position for nine years as a communications specialist for a healthcare association headquartered in Chicago, I was put on a performance improvement plan (PIP) during my 10th annual job review.