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GOING PART TME - Nature

Posted: May 11, 2010

Well, after 10 years of working at home for MQ and the company bought out by MQ, and working in-house for many years, I am finally at my "Uncle" stage. I just turned 62 on March 28. I applied for SS retirement early and working part time. It starts in June. I have just had too much stress in my job, and I am no longer happy doing what I do. Now I will only HAVE to work 24 hours a week. I am finally excited about something again.

I can remember the days when I could not wait to get up and type. I would type on holidays, OT, and any time they wanted me to. I got E-cards from my supervisor, phone calls telling me how much I was appreciated, and even flowers as an extra thank you. I got glowing reports on my audits. Well you all know those days are gone. I know go into anxiety when I know it is time to be audited. It seems like I only get audited on new physicians or reports that I am doing for the first time. If it is a very long new report, then I panic about getting my lines in. I am so ready for "Calgon to take me away."

I always thought that by the time I reached my age, things would be peaceful for me, and I could relax in my life. I hope going part time will help me reach some of that. I will probably not be able to go to the doctor any longer, as I will not have medical. I am suppose to go every 3 months since I had uterine cancer....no more of that. I do not even know if I will be able to afford my meds any longer (6 of them), but it will be worth it to not have so much stress in my life. By partially retiring, I will only get half the SS I would if I waited until 70, but I just cannot take the stress any longer.

Thanks for letting me vent.

Good luck to you! Hope it - Just Sayin

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works out better for you and reduce your stress. About the SS, I had that conversation with my father before, who also started drawing SS at 62, who also majored in accounting in college, and he said he had figured it up and it was worth it to draw at 62, as if you wait till your 70, the higher amount you get paid at 70 does not make up for the money you would have gotten from the years between age 62 and 70. Hope I explained that right, but it makes sense, so good decision for you!

Part time - Nature

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Thank you for the advice. Someone who went to a SS meeting told me they were told they had better start their SS ASAP. Who knows if SS will even be available by the time my children retire. As far as retiring before 70, shoot, what kind of quality of life will I have to enjoy all that extra money by then. My health is shot right now anyway. I would probably be spending it all on medical anyway or a nursing home.

Going part time - spitfire

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Congrats. I'm 63. My husband passed away a few years ago and I'm just now receiving his SS. I called about mine and was told if I could hold off until this time next year (at 64) I would be eligible for about $300 more a month. Think I'll wait since I have his. However, I too have several medical probs and am having to work to afford my meds. I'm not taking all of them, but the ones I do take are expensive. Wish drug companies were no longer allowed to advertise on TV. That alone would cut down on their budget, etc, etc. Won't get started on THAT one. I'm like you though, no longer enjoy my job. Once got cards, phone calls, and yes flowers once, not to mention a decent paycheck. The stress I have now is terrible. Am thinking about going part time also with his SS backing me up.

Can't possibly do any worse that where I am now what with MQ dinging us for everything and then having the nerve to charge us for it when we can't understand the dictator!! When I have to pay them to work there (for what I don't know), that's it for sure.

A way to get insurance coverage. - Schipperke

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Just a hint. Try applying for Social Security disability. If your health is shot it may go through. If it works, you will be automatically eligible for MediCare, which then allows you to apply for a fairly inexpensive supplemental policy.

Insurance coverage - Nature

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I have thought of doing that, but every one I know who gets SSD, says it took them at least 2 years to get it. I would love to retire completely, but I will only bring home $775 a month, and I cannot live on that. If I could wait until 70 years of age, I would bring home over $1800 a month, but I would not be able to take this stress that much longer. I am on my last string on the rope that I am holding onto. Too much stress for too long, and not all Medquist either.

Thank yuo all for the advice and encouragement. It is very much appreciated.

Good for you! - TiredMT

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Unfortunately, I have 21 more years until I turn 62....sighs...so I've been actively looking to change my career. Like you, I used to love to type..all the time but now, not so much. I do love being home with my children but I'm hoping to find something else from home or at least close to home since my baby starts high school in a few months and I really don't need to be home as much. Best of luck to you!

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