tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445523662180116681.post913361081726731934..comments2024-03-28T15:14:39.600-07:00Comments on The Hawaii Plan: So, what will I do with all of that freedom? Post 40 Week PlansHawaii Plannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04760426766801381563noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445523662180116681.post-71006746804198555652015-11-13T12:17:40.190-08:002015-11-13T12:17:40.190-08:00I so hope this is how we all feel! I've never ...I so hope this is how we all feel! I've never experienced it, so I'm unsure what it will be like for all of us, but I'm very hopeful that it's as you described. I know I want to do something part time, after I've achieved some sort of balance in life. Can't wait!!Hawaii Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760426766801381563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445523662180116681.post-78072931380105855112015-11-13T12:16:44.982-08:002015-11-13T12:16:44.982-08:00It is super draining - you are exactly right. And ...It is super draining - you are exactly right. And yes, working from everywhere, which makes you feel like you never work. When I do get time off, I feel like I"m just about back to human level of stress, and then I go back & it all starts again.<br /><br />With the summer thing, I'm worried a bit about the opposite - that I won't give myself a chance to rest & relax before I'm off looking for the next thing. It's a delicate dance between staying on top of things, and giving myself time. My savings will allow me to go for quite a while, but I'd prefer to find something part time by say, fall. Hawaii Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760426766801381563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445523662180116681.post-32272388551110332212015-11-13T11:44:05.652-08:002015-11-13T11:44:05.652-08:00I walked away from my teaching job nearly nine yea...I walked away from my teaching job nearly nine years ago. Although it was no where near as demanding as your job, it did take up a great deal of time (the classroom hours were part time, but the planning, grading ,etc. plus long commutes to work added up to full time). I've never regretted it either, although our family income took a hit at the time, and when my my husband's income was cut two years later we struggled for a while. But, the whole family was much, much happier when I wasn't working - I don't know how else to describe it. And, within a couple of months my husband and I were both wondering how I had ever had the time to work - I was so busy with family and household stuff that I couldn't see how I used to fit work into that as well. I eventually went back to work, but with a less demanding schedule, and way fewer obligations. Although it wasn't easy at the time, in hindsight it was the right decision, and for many of the same reasons you outline above.Laurahttp://theoccasionalnomad.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445523662180116681.post-25943210363185009072015-11-13T10:22:03.896-08:002015-11-13T10:22:03.896-08:00Hi HP! All I can say is been there, done that! Y...Hi HP! All I can say is been there, done that! You are in the same boat that I was (I quit a highly compensated - highly! - job that I was extremely good at in May) and you and I have/had the same goals minus the kids/husband part. It is very hard for people to understand especially in the States - it's always rush rush rush...usually for everyone but you. That wears you down and drains you and can destroy your health slowly. Oh and I hear you on working holidays, evenings, and personal vacations. My work laptop traveled everywhere with me.<br /><br />I don't have a lot of input to add. You are doing the right planning. Take the summer off but I would target a date - perhaps 2 weeks after the boys start school in Sept 2016 - to launch the freelancing or look for a part-time. Unless there is a change of plans (always allowed) don't linger too long and get something to keep a hook in the business. Even if it is just networking - lunches with former colleagues etc.<br /><br />Btw - Summer 2016 may be THE summer your boys look back on with the fondest memories :-)<br />~ PruBaroness Prudent Spendinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12549172230068008580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445523662180116681.post-40959275735594126612015-11-13T09:42:37.552-08:002015-11-13T09:42:37.552-08:00It is really hard to plan until you give it the ti...It is really hard to plan until you give it the time & potential to come together. I don't like that type of free form planning (it makes me so nervous!), but I know it's what I need to do. And you are right, I think it's really important for the kids to understand that there's more to life than money. Balance & happiness are also critical parts of life. Hawaii Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760426766801381563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445523662180116681.post-52620810810717570752015-11-13T09:40:25.991-08:002015-11-13T09:40:25.991-08:00My current position & team does not allow for ...My current position & team does not allow for part time - this was recently explored when I had an employee ask for similar accommodations after a return from maternity leave. She was also a highly valued team member, and our director has been very clear on this point.<br /><br />Obviously, anything can change, and who knows what might happen when I actually give notice. I think the other thing is that this isn't an industry I'm interested in working in, long-term. I'd like to make a switch. I've been in tech 20 years, and would like the opportunity to do something else.<br /><br />If they made me a super compelling offer to work part time, flexibly, I'd consider it. But, my particular role & team doesn't lend itself to that. My role is also very senior, & I'd have more flexibility & options if I had a more junior level position. <br /><br />I plan to go back to work after the summer is done. I'd prefer not to go back in a full-time capacity, but I'll explore that as it gets closer. I want the option to be home with the kids in the afternoon, which means part time, or a more flexible schedule. Hawaii Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760426766801381563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445523662180116681.post-27015596526367532452015-11-13T08:53:32.448-08:002015-11-13T08:53:32.448-08:00Have you considered talking to your employer and e...Have you considered talking to your employer and either going down to part time or changing positions? I think you will love having the summer off but I think you will be bored after that. I think I've broached this subject before and you've said that it's either what you are doing now or nothing at all but they would probably be willing to look at something different if they know you're leaving.<br /><br />I totally get that you want less work stress. The description of your work demands sound terrible, absolutely terrible. But I would think that they could change to fit what you want and need rather than letting you go. Nd.chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09918828872616125907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445523662180116681.post-43596443124420687872015-11-13T08:03:24.845-08:002015-11-13T08:03:24.845-08:00I'm in tech :-)I'm in tech :-) Hawaii Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760426766801381563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445523662180116681.post-72074978374862019432015-11-13T07:59:06.213-08:002015-11-13T07:59:06.213-08:00You have the right kind of plan - it is impossible...You have the right kind of plan - it is impossible to know what the future holds until you have the proper time to explore it. The idea of taking the summer off is great - the kids will always remember that. Kids are too busy these days and by doing what you are planning to do you are teaching them that money isn't everything and you sometimes can have a better life on less. Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445523662180116681.post-1306051022908628182015-11-13T07:50:55.689-08:002015-11-13T07:50:55.689-08:00Out of curiosity, what industry are you in?Out of curiosity, what industry are you in?Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08695103584651158828noreply@blogger.com