One Year RETIRED: Was QUIET QUITTING Worth It?

A year ago, I released a video telling older, retirement-eligible workers — especially men over 55 — to consider a quiet-quitting strategy in their final year. Now that I’m officially retired, the big question is back: “Would you still recommend quiet quitting?” Short answer: Yes. Even more now. In this episode, I break down what changed, what I learned, and why quiet quitting isn’t laziness — it’s strategy. We’ll cover: • The slow burn that pushes men to the edge • Why “You, Inc.” matters more than your supervisor • The FOMO every man feels approaching retirement • How DEI and shifting workplace culture impact older workers • What quiet quitting made possible in my first year of retirement • And whether I’d still advise it today If you're in your final stretch before retirement — federal worker or private sector — this is the clarity you’ve been looking for. 📌 CHAPTERS 00:00 – Opening 00:25 – Intro: Would I Still Recommend Quiet Quitting? 01:29 – Segment 1: The Slow Burn 04:16 – Segment 2: “You, Inc.” 05:52 – Segment 3: FOMO 07:25 – Segment 4: The Cost 08:46 – Segment 5: What Quiet Quitting Made Possible 10:02 – Final Thoughts #quietquitting #retirement #over55