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    Congrats! I'm putting my notice in on the 14th, gonna give them 4 weeks also but hopefully they wont need me for that long.

    See you out there!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Austin 2014 View Post
    My bosses didn't know about my plans, but I gave them four weeks notice so that we could start interviewing for my position and hopefully make a smooth transition.
    Good for you giving them 4 weeks. As a boss I can tell you it very much appreciated.
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    Nice - I wish I could do that - good luck on your hike!

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    Congrats! I'm being laid off this week...so kind of the same thing I guess.

    Happy hiking! Ill be starting the 11th or 12th of March from Springer.

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    Austin, I am envious. Please be safe, enjoy your time and take in every minute and do keep us updated along the way if possible. I'm not going to wish you luck because I know you'll make it.

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    Congrats and best of luck on the trail!

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    A 2014, your doing what I should have done 35 years ago. Now I can only hope I can do it after I finish up my career as I'll be near 70. godspeed
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    Quote Originally Posted by Austin 2014 View Post
    I just told my boss my last day of work will be February 28. I hit the approach trail on March 22. It's officially official! Woo hoo! Good luck to all of you quitting your jobs in the coming weeks. It's scary but feels so liberating once it's done!

    Awesome! Congrats! I put in for a leave of absence 3 weeks ago and amazingly my work is allowing me to go. Not only that, they can't wait to follow me on trailjournals! I'm starting April 3 but maybe I'll catch up to you! HY-OH!

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    28 years with the same company & was hoping to retire in 5 years (I'll be 60). Was hoping to attempt a thru hike then. But the wife springs on me that her parents will be moving in with us this year so that means at least another 10 years of working. I don't think its gonna happen. Sure wish I knew about the AT 29 years ago.

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    Quote Originally Posted by fins1838 View Post
    28 years with the same company & was hoping to retire in 5 years (I'll be 60). Was hoping to attempt a thru hike then. But the wife springs on me that her parents will be moving in with us this year so that means at least another 10 years of working. I don't think its gonna happen. Sure wish I knew about the AT 29 years ago.
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    Quote Originally Posted by moytoy View Post
    That's supposed to say Never Give Up :-)
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    Brave girl.

    I know alot of people outside of this forum probably think you are crazy for what you are doing..... but it's mostly fear on their part and attachment to material items.

    GL out there. Perhaps I'll see you on the trail around Fontana when I start in April for my next section.

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    Muhahaha. Me too!

    Couldn't be happier about it!

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    It was 1 year ago today that I gave my notice, and I still feel your joy! best of luck on your hike.

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    So envious!happy trails,we will be sectioning again this year but that'll do for now 1500 miles to go

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    Quote Originally Posted by Austin 2014 View Post
    My bosses didn't know about my plans, but I gave them four weeks notice so that we could start interviewing for my position and hopefully make a smooth transition.
    Cool.

    I always wonder about these kinda things because I'm in the weird position of being both an employee and an employer at the same time.

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    Quote Originally Posted by moytoy View Post
    That's supposed to say Never Give Up :-)
    Well will you be taking a handheld with you?

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    Thanks again for the encouragement! It feels so good to be able to do this NOW. I was going to wait until retirement, but tomorrow is never guaranteed. The stars have really aligned to make this opportunity possible. I told my family about my plans a year and a half ago and have been researching and making plans ever since. It feels so good to FINALLY be able to talk about it openly. To all of you that recently put in your notices, I share your joy! For those of you hiking in the future, happy planning! I learned so much from this forum and had a great time choosing gear, taking practice hikes, and dreaming about the trip. I'm so excited it's finally here!

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    Good luck with your hike! I'm hopin to hit the trail within the first couple weeks of March!

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    I love a good quitting story. I'll be doing the same in less than a month and hitting the trail in late March. An uncertain future sounds much more appealing than that commute to the office every day.

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