Ready to Retire, But Why Do I Feel So Guilty? 🤔

I’m a 52-year-old woman, married, and honestly, I should be thrilled. We’ve built up a $2.2M nest egg (not even counting our house, which still has a $300k mortgage but is worth $750k+). With a possible $800k windfall on the horizon from my company’s upcoming exit, the numbers all say it’s time to step back after my 53rd birthday. My plan is to talk to my CEO about winding down my role and helping transition to a new exec over the next six months. On paper, it’s perfect. But here’s the thing—I can’t shake this nagging guilt. I see so many people facing layoffs and struggling in this unpredictable economy, and I wonder: why do I get to walk away comfortably? Has anyone else felt this way? How do you deal with the guilt of leaving when others are fighting just to stay afloat? I’d really appreciate your thoughts and advice. 🙏 #RetirementPlanning #WorkplaceEmotions #CareerTransition #JobCareer