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re: Do any retirees “miss” work?
Posted on 5/10/24 at 8:44 pm to FutureCorridor49
Posted on 5/10/24 at 8:44 pm to FutureCorridor49
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We are healthier when we have to get up everyday and do something we don’t necessarily want to do.
Totally agree about being active and healthy. Totally disagree about doing something you don’t want to do.
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Posted on 5/10/24 at 9:05 pm to makersmark1
Retiring the last day of May, I’m not going to miss it I don’t believe
Posted on 5/10/24 at 9:50 pm to makersmark1
You might miss a couple guys but mostly you'll move on quickly.
Posted on 5/10/24 at 10:26 pm to makersmark1
Retired in 22. Been in retirement training ever since and getting better at it every day.
Posted on 5/10/24 at 11:26 pm to makersmark1
I retired from my first job... nearly 29 years there... and was basically retired for 6 months or so before I took my current job. Frankly, I really, really enjoyed not having to get up and go somewhere 5 days a week. Ain't gonna lie. I was basically working for the benefits package I have now for my family, but now costs have gone up on everything so much, I need the second income now too.
Posted on 5/10/24 at 11:34 pm to Dixie2023
You sound like a female.
Posted on 5/11/24 at 6:03 am to makersmark1
NOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted on 5/11/24 at 6:15 am to makersmark1
I don't have any plans to actually retire, I'll spend a few days a week volunteering wherever- church, the food bank, etc. I'd be plum miserable sitting around a house watching TV all day.
Posted on 5/11/24 at 7:53 am to makersmark1
Doesn't sound like you will miss work.
I won't either. I'm about to retire next month myself so I'm fixing to find out. Like you I'm not the most engaging person at work. I'm not a cube/office hanger. When we were in the office, few people stopped by just to talk.
I did have the good fortune to work for a large co that has been on Fortune's top companies to work for many years, so I'm leaving a great place. And I will hang with a few co-workers that I have hobbies in common with (cars, music, shooting, etc.). But I've asked for no farewell event (been there 12 years).
I won't miss the work as I have plenty to do here around the farm. And I'm gonna forget about it quickly this summer when I drive out west in my Jeep.
Enjoy your time off.
I won't either. I'm about to retire next month myself so I'm fixing to find out. Like you I'm not the most engaging person at work. I'm not a cube/office hanger. When we were in the office, few people stopped by just to talk.
I did have the good fortune to work for a large co that has been on Fortune's top companies to work for many years, so I'm leaving a great place. And I will hang with a few co-workers that I have hobbies in common with (cars, music, shooting, etc.). But I've asked for no farewell event (been there 12 years).
I won't miss the work as I have plenty to do here around the farm. And I'm gonna forget about it quickly this summer when I drive out west in my Jeep.
Enjoy your time off.
Posted on 5/11/24 at 8:27 am to chrome_daddy
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But I've asked for no farewell event (been there 12 years).
This is so me.
I don’t want a picture that everyone signs. Those are all in a box in my garage.
A membership to Three Jack National, now that would bring tears to my eyes
Posted on 5/11/24 at 8:34 am to makersmark1
I will absolutely miss my job and I dread the day. Just a little over 2 more years.
Also, I'll be getting another job, because the youngest will just be starting college.
Also, I'll be getting another job, because the youngest will just be starting college.
This post was edited on 5/11/24 at 8:37 am
Posted on 5/11/24 at 9:30 am to makersmark1
I "retire" at the end of this month. I'm 68. Company offered everyone over 60 years of age an early retirement package. Mine pays me through the end of this year with benefits in place, except they stop contributing to the 401k, although I'll get a 5/12ths prorated amount of profit sharing next May.
- I have a list of home remodeling projects a mile long.
- I have a 90 year old mother in another state to visit more.
- I have political activism I want to volunteer for
- I have church commitments to support
- I will be organizing a side gig consulting and representing my former employer under contract (after a 4-5 month break I may feel different about this)
- I have friends across the world to visit
- I plan to build an AC Cobra tribute car.
- I want to volunteer at a golf course (I used to plan and put on tournaments for several clubs and charity organizations)
-I'll be looking for a home to purchase in the Puerto Vallarta area of Mexico as wife and I may ex-pat ourselves if SHTF here in the US.
I doubt I'll have time to be bored. I have grown kids, grandkids and in a second marriage (25+ years) and we all like to do things together
I don't think I will have time to miss work, but understand your concern. For me, I am the guy they add to sales meetings because I know how to close deals. There's a certain amount of pride knowing that I'm "the guy" for this, and that will go away, but miss it? No, not really, I don't think.
- I have a list of home remodeling projects a mile long.
- I have a 90 year old mother in another state to visit more.
- I have political activism I want to volunteer for
- I have church commitments to support
- I will be organizing a side gig consulting and representing my former employer under contract (after a 4-5 month break I may feel different about this)
- I have friends across the world to visit
- I plan to build an AC Cobra tribute car.
- I want to volunteer at a golf course (I used to plan and put on tournaments for several clubs and charity organizations)
-I'll be looking for a home to purchase in the Puerto Vallarta area of Mexico as wife and I may ex-pat ourselves if SHTF here in the US.
I doubt I'll have time to be bored. I have grown kids, grandkids and in a second marriage (25+ years) and we all like to do things together
I don't think I will have time to miss work, but understand your concern. For me, I am the guy they add to sales meetings because I know how to close deals. There's a certain amount of pride knowing that I'm "the guy" for this, and that will go away, but miss it? No, not really, I don't think.
Posted on 5/11/24 at 10:09 am to makersmark1
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Do any retirees “miss” work
Yep, I “miss” it every damned day………….and I don’t even have to call in sick.
This post was edited on 5/11/24 at 10:11 am
Posted on 5/11/24 at 10:26 am to HubbaBubba
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I don't think I will have time to miss work, but understand your concern
From what i understand, there are two types of retirees .. 1) Those who wind up missing work, lack purpose and wind up returning to the workforce, starting a business et al… and 2) Those who love retirement and are so busy that they have no idea how they ever found time to hold down a fulltime job……. I know beyond the shadow of any doubt, even though im mid 40s and years from retirement- that i will be in group two.. i would suggest finding hobbies and interests so that when you are able to stop grinding for the Man, you will actually have other things you enjoy doing .
Posted on 5/11/24 at 11:50 am to BK Lounge
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) Those who love retirement and are so busy that they have no idea how they ever found time to hold down a fulltime job……. I know beyond the shadow of any doubt, even though im mid 40s and years from retirement- that i will be in group two
That's the key right there.
Stay productive and engaged. I retired for good at 44 and my wife still works, I'm pushing 50 now.
I'm pushing 50 now and I can tell you that you have to have productive work to keep you busy because all of my friends (and my wife) still work. If I didn't have my farm, my animals and fishing to keep me occupied for 40 hours a week, it would be much harder.
Like yesterday--I had a great time on my John Deere tractor and listening to music, smoking a joint and cutting hay. To some that might be horrible, but man I love it. Or tinkering in my shop at 11 am smoking a bowl listening to music while cleaning my boat.
It also helps if you have a good hearted woman. My wife doesn't expect me to cook, clean, go to the store or any of that bullshite. Hell, I'd rather have a job than go to shopping.
Posted on 5/11/24 at 1:06 pm to El Segundo Guy
Congrats! How did you afford to retire so young?
Posted on 5/11/24 at 1:42 pm to makersmark1
Retired two years ago from teaching/coaching… heck no I don’t miss it. I miss the kids and co workers but not most of the BS that went with it. I Have a part time job with some friend's catering business ( hardest job ever 
) but it is nice I can work basically when/if I want to.
) but it is nice I can work basically when/if I want to. Posted on 5/11/24 at 2:28 pm to Boudreauboudreaugoly
You will miss the social networking. You have to expand your social activities like joining a health club and playing pickle ball, doing cardio and strengthening exercises. Take a walk in a nearby park. Keep active!
Go to fast food franchises or coffee houses These places have lots of retirees that will welcome you into the club. Join a church group is another alternative.
UNO and Delgado allow seniors to take courses free or at a minimal. Learn another language or just take a course. Stay away from political and talk tv and radio shows. Don't waste your life watching CNN.
Go to fast food franchises or coffee houses These places have lots of retirees that will welcome you into the club. Join a church group is another alternative.
UNO and Delgado allow seniors to take courses free or at a minimal. Learn another language or just take a course. Stay away from political and talk tv and radio shows. Don't waste your life watching CNN.
Posted on 5/11/24 at 2:34 pm to BK Lounge
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The key is having the freedom to work because you *want* to work, not because you *have* to work.. Having that freedom means everything ; if the BS gets to be too much, you just walk away .. i can handle just about anything if i dont *have* to do it .
Every bit of this.
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