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Posted on 10/5/23 at 7:35 am to fareplay
I'm a Landscape Architect and worked in the golf course design/community development business until 2009. The housing bust wiped our business out. I had a heck of a time finding a job after that, and had to change carrers. I worked till I was 66 1/2. We left La in 1977 and returned in 2021 to be closer to family. Damn this summer was hot.
Posted on 10/5/23 at 7:53 am to RedlandsTiger
Started investing later in life at 30 so will be working until 65 now.
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Posted on 10/5/23 at 8:10 am to Gee Grenouille
Retired two months shy of my 55th birthday. Worked 30.5 years. Currently 56.
Posted on 10/5/23 at 8:10 am to 87PurpleandGold
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It's way easier working for yourself and enjoyable. I don't think I could do the whole corporate thing again. I realized it was the real "work" I liked. And it was all the crap in a corporate office I couldn't stand. Not to mention I've witnessed most work places turn into some pretty toxic places, especially in the last 15 years the way people will do anything if their identity is tied up in their job. And i think it's been getting worse. At least that was my experience. Do what you love to do and figure out how to make a business out of it.
What the gentleman said above is spot on and a could not have been more perfectly put.
After 41 years in the plant at 59 1/2, I retired in August of this year . The plan all along was 60, but just couldn't take it anymore.
I have buddies that did the same and work for themselves
now. They really don't have to but as many said, just to keep busy.
They are all killing it and could could kick themselves for waiting as long as they did. Super chilled and perform all kinds of odd jobs that people need. I help out occasionally and it is amazing how many people do not know how fix basic things and willing to pay for it.
Since I retired, I wanted to chill until after the first of the year. That didn't last long, always something to do and someone to help out.
Loving life so far.
Posted on 10/5/23 at 8:15 am to fareplay
Retired at 53 from pharmacy last year, but stayed on with the company for kicks. That job will drive you to drink or die from stress or both. We decided that it would be better to live frugal and not have to work if we chose that option. I got bored pretty quick and got a job at the brewery down the street. Money sucks but the beer is free and you can drink on the job 
I still go back and cover former coworker vacations and each time I'm happy I got out. I do feel like I want to do something else. Everyone is different and can handle different levels of doing nothing important. I found I still need to get out and do something for a purpose.
I still go back and cover former coworker vacations and each time I'm happy I got out. I do feel like I want to do something else. Everyone is different and can handle different levels of doing nothing important. I found I still need to get out and do something for a purpose.
Posted on 10/5/23 at 8:22 am to rphtx
Any of you in here know of someone that retired and worked for Home Depot or Lowes part time? I always just see the older guys standing around talking to each other, if not helping a customer. Seems like it would be a good way to keep a few $$ coming in with no stress, but at the same time keep active and enjoy a discount on things to fuel hobbies.
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Posted on 10/5/23 at 9:26 am to fareplay
My goal is to keep buying real estate for investments, then get to an age where I can walk away from work and maybe just get menial, hassle free bullshite jobs like drive for Amazon or work at a grocery store just for supplemental income/something to do.
Posted on 10/5/23 at 9:29 am to fareplay
Retired after 34 years - higher education (faculty) - I enjoyed the job but it was time. Don’t regret the decision, I had/have plenty hobbies to keep me busy, and do some part consulting work as an “expert witness” in legal cases - helps to keep one mentally sharp.
Posted on 10/5/23 at 9:32 am to Giantkiller
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get to an age where I can walk away from work and maybe just get menial, hassle free bull shite jobs like drive for Amazon or work at a grocery store just for supplemental income/something to do.
Cant speak to either of those examples since ive never done either one- but man, the Amazon gig seems like it would be NOTHING but hassles.. driving around in traffic, having to get in and out in the hot sun and especially hauling heavy arse packages up stairs… unless there’s another option for Amazon driving, but i usually feel sorry for the Amazon drivers i see .. at least the UPS ones you know are making a really good living .
Posted on 10/5/23 at 9:53 am to fareplay
Worked for 43 yrs. as a vibration technician. Great job, just dealing with the politics got to be a pain. Retired at 62 1/2.
Posted on 10/5/23 at 9:48 pm to LSU Patrick
I worked for 45 years. The first 8 years were the hardest and longest hours.
Posted on 10/5/23 at 10:03 pm to fareplay
Until age 59.5
Consolidated investments, including 401k's, company shares, pensions, etc.
Consolidated investments, including 401k's, company shares, pensions, etc.
Posted on 10/5/23 at 10:20 pm to fareplay
I’m not retired yet but maybe end of the year. Just turned 63yo Sunday and pretty much obsolete. I’m the last engineer using AutoCad. Company has gone to Revit and it’s a cluster frick.
I have been designing telecommunications, fiber buildouts, power substations, tornado shelters…even faraday buildings for federal government communications. Since 1983.
I actually like my job…been working with my boss 40 years. I’d like to work one more year but I have a feeling I’ll be “encouraged” to retire. And that’s fine. Everything is paid for and I have a decent savings.
I’ll go see my brother in Oregon….maybe start a brothel in San Blas, Mexico.
I have been designing telecommunications, fiber buildouts, power substations, tornado shelters…even faraday buildings for federal government communications. Since 1983.
I actually like my job…been working with my boss 40 years. I’d like to work one more year but I have a feeling I’ll be “encouraged” to retire. And that’s fine. Everything is paid for and I have a decent savings.
I’ll go see my brother in Oregon….maybe start a brothel in San Blas, Mexico.
Posted on 10/5/23 at 10:25 pm to Miketheseventh
I’m designing a substation for Entergy and Ampirical Solutions now. I’ll wrap the fabs up tomorrow and move on to a 7-wide project.
Posted on 10/5/23 at 10:57 pm to fareplay
My grandfather retired from the military after 20 years with full pension and benefits. Then he went into manufactured home sales for a company, retired from that job with a pension after another 20 years. Then went into timber sales (South Georgia pines) for 20 years and retired from that job with a pension. Finally retired in his late 70's. Died at age 91, broke. Nobody got any inheritance except for a $10k whole life policy and a 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme with an old 1930's smith and wesson revolver in the back. And a house in Macon GA that cost more to renovate than it actually fetched on the market.
Posted on 10/5/23 at 11:43 pm to fareplay
I'm 48 and plan on retiring in 2 years at 50. I'm making more money now than I ever have and I've been investing and saving the majority of it. As long as we get back to positive earnings in this crazy market, I think I'll still make the move in two years. It's just hard because of the money I would be walking away from, but the stress of the job is enough to look forward to walking away.
I've only really been working in a career and saving money for about 18 years, but with no kids and the wife making money too, we're on a good path. She's got dual citizenship with EU and we're gonna go live in EU for a while. Healthcare is very affordable for me with a private plan and she's covered.
We love traveling so I don't us being bored. We'll see everything we've always wanted, play golf in many different countries and visit friends we have all over the world. I can always consult if I need money if the market takes a shite.
I've only really been working in a career and saving money for about 18 years, but with no kids and the wife making money too, we're on a good path. She's got dual citizenship with EU and we're gonna go live in EU for a while. Healthcare is very affordable for me with a private plan and she's covered.
We love traveling so I don't us being bored. We'll see everything we've always wanted, play golf in many different countries and visit friends we have all over the world. I can always consult if I need money if the market takes a shite.
Posted on 10/6/23 at 1:51 am to Triple13
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I know the military isn't for everyone but you can't really beat the retirement and benefits.
What is so good about the retirement and benefits, don't cops, firemen and teachers get the same?
Posted on 10/6/23 at 3:51 am to Eurocat
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What is so good about the retirement and benefits, don't cops, firemen and teachers get the same?
Tricare is like $300 a year.
You get a check every month for 50% or more of base pay of the rank at which you retired. Military pay tends to go up each year.
I’m retired military. I figure it’s worth about 2 -3 million depending on how long I live.
The survivor benefits are not deluxe.
Posted on 10/6/23 at 6:04 am to AlumneyeJ93
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how the heck are you pulling off healthcare expenses?
Marry a younger woman with a good job…
Win-Win!
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