
2025 marks an even 30 years for me in medical practice. Our group was aquired by a large (read impersonal) health care system six years ago, which has gradually made work less enjoyable than private practice for a number of reasons, so I gave them the required six month notice last June.
Have always had a number of hobbies to keep busy, and now have an annual National Parks pass and ski pass and plan on getting my money's worth until I'm too old to hike and ski. Looking forward to be able to go to the gym whenever I want as well. My wife will continue to WFH drawing a small salary in the non-profit sector in a role that she still greatly enjoys.
We plan to travel to see our three adult children and their families who are now scattered around the U.S without having to worry about my work schedule interfering with travel anymore

The plan is for COBRA to cover health insurance for the next 12-18 months, after which we will explore ACA options. Also planning, as of now anyway, to delay Social Security until age 70 for me. I have been reading up on tax-efficient drawdown stategies, Roth conversions and the like, and the forum has been very helpful in that regard. There is still much to learn!
It is a bit surreal adding my name to the list. I've tremendously enjoyed reading this thread over the past many years, so thanks to Miriam2 for providing such cheerful inspiration by keeping it going! Here's to the next chapter for eveyone in the Class of 2025
