My Journey
My fear about retirement wasn't just for myself; I worried about becoming a financial burden on my children or partner later in life. This concern created a subtle pressure on my current relationships, as I felt an intense need to save excessively, sometimes at the expense of enjoying the present together.
Considering ATC, I wondered if the demanding nature of the job would allow me to maintain strong family connections over a long career. Would the focus required impact my ability to be present for milestones and everyday life, potentially weakening the relationships I hoped to support in retirement?
Preparing with ATCAT Academy helped alleviate the financial aspect of this fear. Understanding the federal pension and retirement savings plans provided concrete assurance that I could build a secure future independently, reducing the anticipated burden on my family. This knowledge allowed me to relax more about finances in the present. The training also emphasized focus and discipline, skills that could be applied to managing work-life balance to protect relationship time.
Now, knowing my retirement is financially secure thanks to my ATC career, I feel less pressure in my relationships. I can contribute to shared experiences now without feeling guilty about saving every penny. There's a shared peace of mind knowing that my future financial needs are largely covered, preventing potential strain on my loved ones down the road. ATCAT Academy provided the path to this relational security by enabling a career with strong long-term benefits.