| Written by: Colin Blalock, The Pessimistic Optimist
Ever wonder if you will know that it is time to “hang it up?” There is a saying that “Old Accountants NEVER die, they just lose their balance.” I have a friend that invites people over to help her put together jigsaw puzzles. It is never an easy jigsaw puzzle; she usually gets one with over 1,500 pieces. In addition, it usually has the same muted colors throughout the picture. I enjoy going and visiting with friends, but I rarely partake in working on the puzzle. My philosophy is that if I am going to work on a mess and get it into something that is useful and orderly, I will go to work. I can tackle a tax return or an IRS tax controversy and bill for my time. That is what I do in my professional capacity, I’m a problem solver. One of my co-workers gave me the story below. It has been adapted to focus on the true CPA. After reading the story I think you will agree, this may be a watershed moment and time to start cutting back at work.
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That is when you know it is time. Some days I feel like I’m getting very close.
“If you don’t learn to laugh at troubles, you won’t have anything to laugh at when you grow old.” ~ Edward W. Howe
“What do you do with a lifetime of work? Face it in the morning.” ~ Iggy Pop
Amen. Colin
Oh my goodness; 18 days and I haven’t started my Mother’s return yet! I am going to be put up for adoption for sure.