In addition to TAMP, one also has to get a Physical Examination (no, not to see if they are fit to retire, but to document all possible medical conditions) & Dental Exam. My on-going hip problems are well documented, and I have follow-ups after my retirement.
And let us not forget, the retiree needs to start closing whatever projects they have going, turn over things to their replacement(s), start packing things up (if they are moving), and so on. It can be quite stressful. Even more so, in my opinion, when one has a spouse and children to organize with.
Myself, well… I do have some stress, but since I am leaving the Navy with no debt to work off (as I had planned to)… and I have family willing to put me up for awhile… my stresses are (thankfully) minimal.
The Guide would like to express his sincere and heart-felt appreciation to Patrick for this outstanding series about life aboard a U.S. Naval Ship, as well as his 20 years of faithful and dedicated service to the United States of America.
