@mingsin Hi there, and welcome to our group. Is this your first diagnosis or experience with lung issues? How are you feeling? (I know tired, anything else?)

@mingsin To try and answer your question about continuing to work....that would depend on how you feel and can you afford to? Also, would it be better to mentally be work focused, for some, it is. I went on disability when I was in my late 40's. For me, working while being severely fatigued just made me sicker and sicker. My husband retired at age 57 and began collecting his SS at 62. He could afford to and has investment properties and invests in the stock market. He did the numbers and he found he came out ahead retiring at 62. Not everyone has the financial cushion he has that would make that a beneficial option. You may find at some point that you have no option but to retire and collect your SS. I hope that is not the case for you, but, you should make future plans for that in case that comes to pass. The bottom line is, your body will tell you when enough is enough. When I went on disability it was the best thing I could have done for myself. I am pretty sure I am doing as well as I am now because of it. It freed up time for me to take trips to the Mayo Clinic which greatly improved my health. It eliminated work-related stress. It allowed me to rest more instead of constantly pushing forward when I had no energy. I was fortunate in that I inherited a home that I made a rental and that supplements my SS. If there is any way you can boost your passive income, it would be a good idea. I hope this has helped you in some way. Please keep me posted on what you do.

@mingsin I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis and your recent pneumonia. I know it must be hard to deal with and have a full-time job. I can speak to my own experience and maybe that would help. I agree with Terri of course. It is a very personal decision. I quit my job 3 years ago for reasons other than health - just did not like it any more and had a very disagreeable boss! I do have a myriad health issues and they all come to bear 6 months later.The next two years were spent traipsing back and forth to the hospital for multiple surgeries and procedures unrelated to MAC/bronchietasis. My husband left his job about the same time too and we were both very thankful that we could afford to do so to focus exclusively on my health and recovery. It would have been very hard and had I still had a job I would have gone on disability. Is there a way to cut back your hours even more or even take a short leave of absence? There is a chance you might feel better later. If your finances permit and you have good retirement benefits (health insurance is an issue if you don't qualify for Medicare although Obamacare is a great alternative) then early retirement might make sense. My health is a lot better now and I am really enjoying not working.
All the best.. Mary