Ending the Career Chapter with Purpose and Clarity

I am struggling with ending my work career and how much I should be doing? Not just what I need to do to satisfy what work wants but what I want to do to leave feeling good. Work is nearing completion. I'm coming down to the home stretch. Here is how I'm trying to handle it.

Getting some clarity on my deliverables for any projects at work is key. I'm grateful to be in a position where I can dictate when I leave. For me, I'm tied to a key company project, so I'm able to have a crisp end. But I'm ready.

I am trying not to get caught up in the "Hey, we need you" or "How about staying to do this." I'm susceptible to that dopamine hit from being recognized and wanted. I fall for that, and a lot of us do as well.

I recently read Sahil Bloom's book, "The 5 Types of Wealth." I've taken a stab at defining my Life's Razor. Your Life Razor is a clear thought/statement that describes your focus and, to some degree, your values that you can use to evaluate alternatives. I am a person who values my family, my mental and physical health, and new experiences. Would staying longer in this job align with that?

My first commitment is to myself and my family. Not the Company. Keep that in mind, and it will be easier to decline any of the opportunities. I've committed to delivering on what I said, and then I can leave with my head high. I know people will say, 'Hey, you don't owe them anything,' but I can do this. I don't hate my job, so for me this allows me to leave stress-free. No what-ifs...

For me, even when I switched jobs and companies, I had a sense of leaving the Company in a better place. I'm trying to do the same now, but it seems different since I'm retiring. I can still control what I commit to, how I react, and how I deliver.

Remember, you are in control of what you deliver in these last few months and will follow through. I can feel good that the Company got their worth from me until the end, and you can do the same. That doesn't need to, nor should it impact how you respond. Remain focused on the deliverables, not a specific date. You can bring it to the end without any guilt or angst.