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Is Six More Months of Misery Worth $300 a Month?

I've spent nearly three decades working in public education administration, juggling the workload of at least two people—because, well, that's just how it goes in public schools. Burnout hit me long before the pandemic, and now, honestly, I'm running on fumes. The state retirement system says I can retire this December, but if I wait until June, I'll get an extra $300 a month for life. Six months seems like nothing after all these years, right? But every day feels like a marathon I didn't sign up for, and the thought of dragging myself through another half-year is exhausting. Has anyone else faced a choice like this? Did you stick it out or choose your sanity? I could really use some advice from those who've been here before. 😩 #CareerDilemma #RetirementChoices #WorkplaceBurnout #JobCareer