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He left surgery for adventure. Grandchildren changed the destination.

Cory Fawcett enjoyed the ability to travel and choose projects after leaving surgery. As grandchildren became central, home gained ground on the travel calendar. Writing, coaching and music remained, but the life was increasingly organized around being available to family.

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Net worth at retirement2021-09-09 · Personal
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Posts2
2021
Post 01

A temporary job tests shared freedom

“All in all, I like my retired life better.”

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Life at the time

  • His wife temporarily returned to work.
  • The assignment reduced their shared flexibility for family visits and travel.

How it felt

  • Missed the routine they had enjoyed when both were retired. “I like my retired life better.”
  • Also appreciated her enthusiasm for helping through the temporary role. “It’s fun to see her excited about helping out.”
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Notes

Publication date at available precision. Retirement milestones follow the author’s own count; a missing milestone is not inferred.

Wife’s temporary return and lessons for their shared routine.

Editorial summaries with short, attributed quotations. The original contains the full story.

2026Year 9
Post 02

Grandchildren redraw the calendar

“Your plans will evolve, so just go with it.”

Cory FawcettRead original post (opens in a new tab)

Life at the time

  • Reduced travel and sold an underused RV as grandchildren became a bigger priority.
  • Continued writing, coaching and making music alongside family time.

How it felt

  • Accepted that a satisfying retirement could change shape over time. “Your plans will evolve, so just go with it.”
  • Did not miss the RV’s upkeep. “I certainly don’t miss all the upkeep it took.”
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Notes

Publication date at available precision. Retirement milestones follow the author’s own count; a missing milestone is not inferred.

Travel, grandchildren, hobbies and changing plans.

Editorial summaries with short, attributed quotations. The original contains the full story.

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Last checked Sep 2026. The accounts are self-reported. This timeline follows selected accounts, including recollections where labeled; it is not a complete archive.

  • The 2021 return to paid work was his wife’s temporary assignment, not Cory’s return to surgery. He continues a part-time writing and coaching business.

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