As has been mentioned so many times, everyone is different. (That was my disclaimer ) My cognitive disfunction did improve once I retired and didn't have the continuous stress of trying not to mess up at work. (I was a Postmaster, so a potential mistake could have made big problems--for me, or worse, for a customer)

It still waxes and wanes, but nothing near what it was those last few months I kept trying to hang on to a sinking ship.

I agree with the others: the evaluation first, before making any irrevocable decisions! Keep us posted!