I was working in a very toxic office for about 5 years, when I braved up and went on a job hunt. I applied, and the recruiter called the very next day. I was so excited. Eventually, I was hired and today...I put in my two weeks. Better benefits, $20k more a year than what I currently am making, and now the flexibility to travel, since I worked weekends. Talk about getting a great start to 2016 already!
The best thing that happened to me happened today when I finalized my plans to retire! I just turned 60, and have saved aggressively and invested throughout my 38 year career at the same company and finally realized I do not need an income anymore. I do have a two day a week contract consulting job lined up that will let me stay busy and still make about $75,000 a year which will keep me from having to pull much out of savings until I get to Social Security. I may also try to ramp that "hobby" job into something resembling full time and then keep adding to my savings, but I'll only do that if i'm having a lot of fun at it. The job I'm leaving is a majorly stressful one that keeps me on call 24 by 7 by 365. It was a lot of fun for most of my career, but I feel it is time to move to something more fun and less demanding. And to get to enjoy more leisure time as well.
i had the most incredible 'aha' moment when i made it happen in terms of surprising my brother in the army for his birthday his big 30th! i hadn't seen him in over 7 years, horrible fact, and something i had to fix by making this reunion happen...he made it out of Kabul serving in army and now he is stationed in Colorado Springs, CO so i made the flight and surprised him...HAPPY TEARS....and i fell in love with my 3 little nephews...and i realized i have the best sister-in-law...has the most amazing trip....FULL OF LOVE.
In 2015 my husband and I adopted our son. He was a surprise and we had 3 days to get life together. When he was 10 weeks old I was diagnosed with cancer. Even though it was a scary and difficult time, I realized the importance of having my financial house in order. I'm now cancer free and love being mom to a healthy, happy almost 1 year old.
I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Bad news? Nope. I have much healthier, sustainable diet, exercise regularly, take two pills a day, go off the rails a couple of times a month, and all blood tests are well within healthy ranges. Best thing that ever happened to me.
I went well out of my comfort zone and tried out new activities in 2015: I tried snorkeling and parasailing for the first time in Aruba. I was terrified & exhilarated all at once.
I paid off 90% of my outstanding student loan balance (of $47,554.) I also advanced my career. I don't think I could have done either, though, without blogging. I started a personal finance blog, and the community kept me accountable, encouraged me, cheered me on, and celebrated my victories. THAT is the best thing that happened to me in 2015 - (e)meeting those fine folks in the personal finance community!
I got rid of extra lbs and now I fit my pre pregnancy jeans again! Totally the best thing to me in 2015. Learning how to be healthy without sacrificing the taste was the best. Also working out more without a GYM membership!
I cannot tell you how much I agree with this post!!
I especially want to call out candles and bath sets. I am scent sensitive and fake scented things give me an instant headache. I always feel bad as I hustle those gifts into my trunk and drop them off at a thrift store on my way home from the party.
We moved and started a new school!
I did a lot of traveling and went to Hawaii, Bahamas and Florida for the first time!
New jobs for me and my husband!
Getting married! And paying cash for our wedding! And refinancing our mortgage and dropping out PMI! Yipee!
I received a job offer from my dream employer!!!
I was working in a very toxic office for about 5 years, when I braved up and went on a job hunt. I applied, and the recruiter called the very next day. I was so excited. Eventually, I was hired and today...I put in my two weeks. Better benefits, $20k more a year than what I currently am making, and now the flexibility to travel, since I worked weekends. Talk about getting a great start to 2016 already!
added a comma to my number.
The way I've combatted this "gift guilt" is by asking people to make a donation to a charity if they absolutely insist on giving me a gift.
The best thing that happened to me happened today when I finalized my plans to retire! I just turned 60, and have saved aggressively and invested throughout my 38 year career at the same company and finally realized I do not need an income anymore. I do have a two day a week contract consulting job lined up that will let me stay busy and still make about $75,000 a year which will keep me from having to pull much out of savings until I get to Social Security. I may also try to ramp that "hobby" job into something resembling full time and then keep adding to my savings, but I'll only do that if i'm having a lot of fun at it. The job I'm leaving is a majorly stressful one that keeps me on call 24 by 7 by 365. It was a lot of fun for most of my career, but I feel it is time to move to something more fun and less demanding. And to get to enjoy more leisure time as well.
I got a new car about 6 months ago and I love it.
Getting more clarity on what I want to do in my life, especially from a career perspective!
My Grandson was born in 2015. That's as good as it gets!
i had the most incredible 'aha' moment when i made it happen in terms of surprising my brother in the army for his birthday his big 30th! i hadn't seen him in over 7 years, horrible fact, and something i had to fix by making this reunion happen...he made it out of Kabul serving in army and now he is stationed in Colorado Springs, CO so i made the flight and surprised him...HAPPY TEARS....and i fell in love with my 3 little nephews...and i realized i have the best sister-in-law...has the most amazing trip....FULL OF LOVE.
In 2015 my husband and I adopted our son. He was a surprise and we had 3 days to get life together. When he was 10 weeks old I was diagnosed with cancer. Even though it was a scary and difficult time, I realized the importance of having my financial house in order. I'm now cancer free and love being mom to a healthy, happy almost 1 year old.
I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Bad news? Nope. I have much healthier, sustainable diet, exercise regularly, take two pills a day, go off the rails a couple of times a month, and all blood tests are well within healthy ranges. Best thing that ever happened to me.
I got engaged December 07, 2015!
The best thing that happened in 2015 was that one of my daughters got her Associates Degree and she got engaged.
I went well out of my comfort zone and tried out new activities in 2015: I tried snorkeling and parasailing for the first time in Aruba. I was terrified & exhilarated all at once.
I paid off 90% of my outstanding student loan balance (of $47,554.) I also advanced my career. I don't think I could have done either, though, without blogging. I started a personal finance blog, and the community kept me accountable, encouraged me, cheered me on, and celebrated my victories. THAT is the best thing that happened to me in 2015 - (e)meeting those fine folks in the personal finance community!
The best thing was my vacation in Hawaii
The best thing that happened in 2015 was giving birth to my 4th child 3 months ago.
I got rid of extra lbs and now I fit my pre pregnancy jeans again! Totally the best thing to me in 2015. Learning how to be healthy without sacrificing the taste was the best. Also working out more without a GYM membership!
I cannot tell you how much I agree with this post!!
I especially want to call out candles and bath sets. I am scent sensitive and fake scented things give me an instant headache. I always feel bad as I hustle those gifts into my trunk and drop them off at a thrift store on my way home from the party.
I got a new car in 2015 and love it!
I made good new friends in 2015.
You can put letters in big words on Skype by putting the word with asterisks like this *hi*