The “retirement” that I have been seeking is not a total cessation of work or making income. I simply desire to be required to work less days than I am off per week.

It appears that my part-time situation may have finally presented itself.

There is a chance that in three months time, I could start very part-time work, as in, 4-8 shifts per month. I plan to label it a 2 year sabbatical or a retirement trial run. My hope is that by both Megan and I working 4-8 shifts per month, we will not have to touch much or any of our current savings.

I have considered flat out lying to people at work and others saying that I am starting another job or that I will be back in a year to avoid the feeling of guilt or the questioning of what I will do with my time.