Today, February 1st, 2026, marks two years that I have been “taking a run at retirement”. I refer to it that way, as I am not sure how it will all work out.
So far, so good, as I blog from Cebu, Philippines.
Three weeks after completing my 7th year with PayPal, I got a “mandatory meeting invite” on February 1st, 2024.
This was the second time; my career was also abruptly cut short after 18-years with Northern Telecom/Nortel/Ericsson.
Hindsight is always 20/20; both situations worked out for the best long term. 25 years was enough for me, and it was time to take a run at retirement!
All those years of hard work, strategizing, overthinking, and so many mistakes!
The travel dream was finally coming to fruition.
Soon after getting laid off, I started planning NorthAmericanDarrell.com, and my YouTube channel, which you can check out by clicking HERE. Please consider following my channel!
I had always wanted to share my past, present, and future travel experiences.
A solo traveler, vlogger, YouTuber, Geoarbitrage with a dry sense of humor.
“Freedom 50” turned into a “Freedom 55” after the COVID market correction, and ultimately “Freedom 52” traveling lifestyle.
Just another example, life cannot always be planned.
“Freedom 54” is just around the corner!
Cheers to another year living the dream! 