Old Man Morgan

I’m getting a few emails from Chris and Josh – nothing lately from Paul. They are all suffering the normal end of semester crunch – papers due, finals, fatigue, stress, hunger. Sounds like me ! I can really empathize with the guys. I would like to tell them that someday this will all go away. Yes, this semester in college will end soon … and someday each will graduate. But, sadly, life is full of deadlines, stresses, crunch times. Lately, as part of the recruiting effort I have been working when I get home … until 930 or 10 … then back up at 330am. Tonight I have a conference call with Houston starting at 730pm. I refuse to do it from the office – I am going to try to dial in from home using yahoo voice.

I think my life is one long slinky …. and I go from crunch to crunch broken only by small bits of “lesser work” but never 40 hours/wk. Next year I turn 50 …. I could technically retire at 55. Or, I could take on another two assignments (after Indonesia) and go until 60. While I probably could retire at 55 (only 5.5 yrs away), I probably won’t. I have commitments for Chely’s and Thasya’s college educations and that will cause me to extend beyond 55. BUT, I think I will have a “choice” at 55.

Its hard to believe I have already reached this point in my life / career. I still feel young (most of the time). I still want to go out and have fun. I’m not happy sitting in front of the TV eating potato chips.

I have much to teach others (at work and home). My life is clearly NOT over – but it is shifting. I find myself wanting to get more and more involved in the softer things of life …. charity work, teaching, coaching, counselling. I find myself no longer wanting to do “hard analysis” … I’ve done it for so many years – been there, done that. Its time to teach “the kids” how to dig in and figure out.

Anyway …. gotta run and take care of some stuff.

ciao ciao