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Post by 4wheelbob on Mar 22, 2016 7:43:09 GMT -8
Here's what happens when you: 1. Get laid off 2. Are almost 60 (back then, that is. Currently 61) 3. Show up to interviews with grey hair and a wheelchair.... It's not that I'm not trying, but I tell ya - I can get used to dropping off Gina at her train at 6:30am, then getting out to chat with my early morning birds and critters. Today's included a large jackrabbit with a death wish, a stubborn mockingbird, Scrub Jays chatting amongst themselves in a eucalyptus grove, Western Meadowlarks tired of their wet, grassy nests, hanging out on fencelines to warm up. If this is "retirement", I'm all for it.  Yeah, I have housework duties, but if the choices each morning are to get up and visit animal friends or coming home to go back to sleep for awhile with domestic furkids, I think I'll be OK. Greetings to all - have a perfect day! |
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Post by desert dweller on Mar 22, 2016 7:57:32 GMT -8
I'm right at that age. I have to bend over backwards to try to placate my bosses so that I can keep this job 5 more years till retirement.
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Post by cloudwalker on Mar 22, 2016 8:11:03 GMT -8
51 more months here. I can actually retire in 2 more years at age 50, but I'll take a $500 or $600 hit. Shooting for July 1, 2020.
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Post by atvtuner on Mar 22, 2016 8:20:17 GMT -8
Retiring was an adjustment. Now its gravy.
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Post by christye on Mar 22, 2016 8:47:16 GMT -8
Retirement feels like more work than actual work.. LOL Alaska is great.. keeps me busy |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2016 9:02:09 GMT -8
In my case, I'd go along with Christye. Retirement is just changing jobs. So I'm not sure if I'm retired or not. I do know I still work hard. But I don't really have any bosses any more.
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Post by christye on Mar 22, 2016 9:06:00 GMT -8
My job is firewood! It takes a lot of firewood for the long winters here. Luckily I have plenty on my property to keep me warm for quite awhile... it's just endless work.
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Post by whistlepunk on Mar 22, 2016 9:30:22 GMT -8
I retired once when I was 50. Wife was still working so I had to go out and get another job (I was outvoted 1 to 1). Put in ten years with the county and wife and I both retired at the same time last year. No adjustment needed. We both smoothly settled into our new routine and cannot imagine going back to a regular job again. Nor do we need to; the pensions, social security, and investments provide more than enough income. Those extra ten years I worked set us up well. Now we travel, spoil the grandkids, and thoroughly enjoy life.
One of the great things about retirement is you no longer have to plan your trips around your allotted vacation time. You can go when you want and stay as long as you want.
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Post by zeke on Mar 22, 2016 9:41:45 GMT -8
I retired at 59, officially. Lived off UEI for a year before that. I have taken more trips, and done "nothing" around the house as often as possible. Now, I live in Florida, with a pool guy, a lawn guy, and a cleaning lady who comes twice a month. As long as I can keep them employed, I have little in the way of responsibilities around here. Allows for more kayaking, road trips, or whatever I want. I would recommend retirement to anyone who can afford it.
Sometimes the boredom gets to me, but I can always go to the library. Part time work has its appeal, but then I'd be beholden to a schedule. I don't need the $, so I am leaving the jobs to those who do need it.
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Post by Lamebeaver on Mar 22, 2016 10:03:09 GMT -8
I can retire 1 1/2 years from now. Not that I will, but I look forward to having that option.
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Post by balzaccom on Mar 22, 2016 10:50:34 GMT -8
I am in the process right now. I've sold my company, and now I just get to hang around as much as I want and do the stuff that I like to do best. And each day it seems like there's less of that stuff....
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Post by hikerjer on Mar 22, 2016 11:36:12 GMT -8
I've been retired for four years now. I had no trouble making the adjustment emotionally or financially. We've always lived a fairly modest lifestyle - small house, older vehicles, no extravagant travel. I still work part time, about 15-18 hours a week and can adjust that to as much or as little as I want with a fairly flexible schedule. However, lately, I've gotten more and more restless and sometimes wonder at the end of the day, just what I've accomplished other than getting another day older. I've been looking around for volunteer activities and have some ideas in mind. I just have to act on them. Not that I'm complaining _ retirement is good - but I guess it's time I get off my backside and start contributing some to society. Actually, it's been quite good to me and I probably owe something in return.
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Post by amaruq on Mar 22, 2016 12:07:08 GMT -8
Although I'm sure my attitude may change forty years from now, I do currently see myself continuing to work beyond the typical retirement age. I just enjoy the industry and the engineering work I do.
Could use a bit more vacation time though.
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Post by reuben on Mar 22, 2016 12:15:37 GMT -8
I just enjoy the industry and the engineering work I do. I used to say that, but it's finally worn me down. I'm pretty much ready to go. The downside is that I'm saving a ton of money every year, and another 5 years could make a big difference. I don't hate my job, I'm just tired of slaying dragons. I'm ready to pass the magic sword to the next generation. I've had some great jobs, done a few really great and useful things. But the last time I did a great and useful thing (arguably the greatest and most useful of my career) I was yelled at for it. Admittedly I was yelled at by provincial, empire-building goons who had no control over me, but still, it left a big scar. Hey - they had 10 years to solve the problem and didn't. I did it in 6 months by my lonesome. So I left that job. Now I'm back. The goons are gone. Life is better. I'm lucky I've enjoyed my career as much as I have. Some people punch the clock for 30 or 40 years and hate every day, but they do it to take care of themselves and their families. There's a lot of good to be said for people like that. I've been lucky to have at least a few jobs that I loved, and would sometimes go to work on a Sunday morning because I had an idea on Saturday night and just couldn't wait until Monday to test my theory. The president of the company caught me once or twice, and chastised me for it, but I was just too excited to stay home. But still, I'm wearing down. At this point, I'd rather be tired in my tent than tired at work. |
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Post by rebeccad on Mar 22, 2016 13:26:27 GMT -8
We're looking ahead to retirement for the spouse in 2.5 years. I'll quit working (for others) then, too, so we can cut loose and travel.
I have no plans to retire from writing, but I suspect my output will be diminished as we spend more time on the road (or else I'll learn how to write on the road, and edit like a demon when we're at home).
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Yeah, I have housework duties, but if the choices each morning are to get up and visit animal friends or coming home to go back to sleep for awhile with domestic furkids, I think I'll be OK. 
