This is the year I start my five year retirement plan.

@Tradcp As I have said elsewhere, the transition isn't the problem. I must plan to ensure the future success of my company as I step back over the next 5 years - if I last that long.

@SchoolBelle the transition I meant was the one from working to not working. The sense of usefulness and working as part of a team within my profession at least. I do understand what you mean though.

@Tradcp Yes, I understand that but it is not a problem. I will never stop working until I turn orange and need an extraordinary comb-over.

I am already handing some control and some equity to my two Project Directors. This process wi continue over 5 years, until they own 48% of the company between them.

We will, in the meantime, formulate a plan for how we deal with the next stage.