Abby Normal Posted November 2, 2018 Report Share Posted November 2, 2018 I've signed a sales agreement for my practice. I have high respect for the guy who's buying my business and I'm thrilled that what I started 27 years ago will continue to grow and prosper, and that my employees will have a great new boss and continued employment. (is everyone singing that Who song in their heads right now?) This coming tax season should be my last full-time one where I work 70 hours and 7 days a week. I still need/want to work part-time for several years to come, perhaps at the wine bar in the town where I live. They've been struggling to find reliable employees who won't steal from them or screw up their inventory. Excited for the next chapter of my life and for being less stressed. I can't believe it all worked out exactly as I always hoped. I'm not much of a planner but I've always been lucky as can be. Don't worry. I'm not leaving this forum. You all (y'all) are like family to me! 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jklcpa Posted November 2, 2018 Report Share Posted November 2, 2018 Congratulations! I hope the transition is an easy one and that you enjoy the next phase of your career. It's amazing when things fall in place exactly when they should or are needed. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abby Normal Posted November 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2018 Thank you, Judy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abby Normal Posted November 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2018 Just donated blood and my BP was 122/74, the lowest it's been in over a decade. Coincidence? I think not! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILLMAS Posted November 2, 2018 Report Share Posted November 2, 2018 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abby Normal Posted November 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2018 Love the Stooges. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gail in Virginia Posted November 2, 2018 Report Share Posted November 2, 2018 I am so jealous! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FDNY Posted November 2, 2018 Report Share Posted November 2, 2018 Congratulations Abby! I think you're too young to retire, so working in a wine bar which is a dream job of mine, you will still be serving up advice, but these clients may listen. Getting tax advice from a bartender will have a whole new meaning, how lucky are those customers. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richcpaman Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 Congratulations, Abby. I will do my best... Rich 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abby Normal Posted November 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 On 11/2/2018 at 4:19 PM, FDNY said: I think you're too young to retire I probably am too young to retire and may work part-time for Accountemps or some CPA firm when I finally move far enough away that I don't violate my non-compete. But I only want to work 2-3 days per week with large blocks of time off to travel... before we get too old to enjoy it or even do it. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yardley CPA Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 Congratulations! Wishing you the very best in your "retirement." May it be filled with good health and good cheer. Look forward to continuing to have your contributions on this forum. It wouldn't be the same without you. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abby Normal Posted November 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 2 hours ago, Yardley CPA said: It wouldn't be the same without you. Thanks! This has made me think about who will be on this forum in 10 years. Young'uns like @RitaB and @Possi will be, but a lot of you are older than I am. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted November 5, 2018 Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 3 hours ago, Abby Normal said: but a lot of you are older than I am You'll have to speak up, sonny! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abby Normal Posted November 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2018 26 minutes ago, Catherine said: You'll have to speak up, sonny! CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted November 6, 2018 Report Share Posted November 6, 2018 3 hours ago, Abby Normal said: CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?! Eh? Try again, laddie! 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FDNY Posted November 6, 2018 Report Share Posted November 6, 2018 WHEN WE GET TO THIS STAGE WE WILL KNOW IT IS TIME TO PACK IT IN. ABBY IS JUST AHEAD OF THE CURVE. 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yardley CPA Posted November 6, 2018 Report Share Posted November 6, 2018 17 hours ago, Abby Normal said: Thanks! This has made me think about who will be on this forum in 10 years. Young'uns like @RitaB and @Possi will be, but a lot of you are older than I am. Rita B is a Young Gun??? Really? 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richcpaman Posted November 6, 2018 Report Share Posted November 6, 2018 3 hours ago, Yardley CPA said: Rita B is a Young Gun??? Really? Careful there... pardner... She has a shovel, and knows how to use it. Rich 2 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDCPA Posted November 6, 2018 Report Share Posted November 6, 2018 Congrats Abby!!! I vote for the wine bar. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwrightea Posted November 6, 2018 Report Share Posted November 6, 2018 Congrats on being able to sell your practice !!! May you have the retirement of your dreams! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abby Normal Posted November 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2018 Thanks, @mwrightea! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Possi Posted November 7, 2018 Report Share Posted November 7, 2018 On 11/5/2018 at 1:53 PM, Abby Normal said: Thanks! This has made me think about who will be on this forum in 10 years. Young'uns like @RitaB and @Possi will be, but a lot of you are older than I am. I thought we covered this. I am closer to retirement age than you are! I will not be working in 10 years. But for now, I'm still having too much fun to retire. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Possi Posted November 7, 2018 Report Share Posted November 7, 2018 On 11/6/2018 at 10:38 AM, Richcpaman said: Careful there... pardner... She has a shovel, and knows how to use it. Rich .... and she will HUG YOU. 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack from Ohio Posted November 7, 2018 Report Share Posted November 7, 2018 On 11/6/2018 at 10:38 AM, Richcpaman said: Careful there... pardner... She has a shovel, and knows how to use it. Rich I saw a fully functional backhoe..... 4 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANRVAN Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 Congratulations on building a successful practice and entering into a positive exit strategy that will take care of your clients and employees. Best wishes as you enter the next chapter! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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