For those on here that have retired, you more than anybody knows when to hang it up. In my case, I realized that it was time when the work environment was changing in terms of going through training in which I had several times, rules and regs limiting my ability manage projects/budgets, and seeing there were others willing to step up and take on my tasks. I loved what I was doing to a point, but I could see I was limiting others from having opportunities. I had the ability to retire, so why not.
I wanted the organization to know a year in advance so they could plan for the transition so I put my intentions in writing. I strongly feel that nobody is larger than the organization/team and you always make decisions in what is the interest of the organization. I wasn't about to leave the organization or the employees wondering what my intentions were. It wasn't fair to either.
I retired, but stayed connected to my friendships. Did I question the direction the organization took after my departure? You bet. Still do, but that's life. Deal with it.
My point to this rambling, is that I feel I have a perspective on retiring. Although, not everybody has a similar circumstance as mine, I still feel if you are committed to an organization and that organization has treated you fairly in your career, you owe to them to be upfront about your plans so they can plan for the future. I wasn't about to hold my organization hostage after they afforded me and my family a wonderful career and allowing me to reach my professional goals and provide for my family for 30 years.
I think there is a direct corollary to my experience and what is and is not happening at KSU.
I wanted the organization to know a year in advance so they could plan for the transition so I put my intentions in writing. I strongly feel that nobody is larger than the organization/team and you always make decisions in what is the interest of the organization. I wasn't about to leave the organization or the employees wondering what my intentions were. It wasn't fair to either.
I retired, but stayed connected to my friendships. Did I question the direction the organization took after my departure? You bet. Still do, but that's life. Deal with it.
My point to this rambling, is that I feel I have a perspective on retiring. Although, not everybody has a similar circumstance as mine, I still feel if you are committed to an organization and that organization has treated you fairly in your career, you owe to them to be upfront about your plans so they can plan for the future. I wasn't about to hold my organization hostage after they afforded me and my family a wonderful career and allowing me to reach my professional goals and provide for my family for 30 years.
I think there is a direct corollary to my experience and what is and is not happening at KSU.
