re: Retired folks, how long did you work

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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.

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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.