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re: Do any retirees “miss” work?
Posted on 5/10/24 at 4:25 pm to makersmark1
Posted on 5/10/24 at 4:25 pm to makersmark1
I sold business and stayed on. I looked around a moth ago and thought, “F this, I’m done” and gave them @90 day window. Thinking June 30th is my last day. 58.
Fish, Hunt, maybe play golf, frick off.
Fish, Hunt, maybe play golf, frick off.
Posted on 5/10/24 at 4:29 pm to makersmark1
Statistically speaking the most dangerous two years of your life are the year you were born and the year you retire. We are meant to have a purpose; make sure you keep one. We are healthier when we have to get up everyday and do something we don’t necessarily want to do.
Posted on 5/10/24 at 4:30 pm to ValleyTNTIGER
I retired at 55, was financially prepared, after a couple of years I was getting bored (wife still working,) my old company asked if I’d come back and train people for my previous position (shake machine repair,) with pretty good pay, civilized, gentlemanly schedule and full benefits, I love it, we travel whenever we want to and the job keeps the brain in gear and I get to see a lot of my old comrades
Posted on 5/10/24 at 4:33 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
bullshite .
Decent post, but you lost me right there at the end.. if you are not one of the fortunate few who find something they love to do during their working years- then retire, and dont waste precious time doing stuff you dont want to do .
Posted on 5/10/24 at 4:39 pm to GRTiger
I was medically retired from the Marine Corps after 10 years. Then I started my own company, and sold it.
Posted on 5/10/24 at 4:40 pm to Czechessential
quote:Well we know you didn't work for McDonalds!!!
train people for my previous position (shake machine repair,)
Posted on 5/10/24 at 4:48 pm to makersmark1
LOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOL
frick NO
Volunteer on your own hours, Netflix, prime
Fish? Take up Golf
This post was edited on 5/10/24 at 4:50 pm
Posted on 5/10/24 at 5:05 pm to makersmark1
Yes.
I miss spinning solutions out of the ether. Preventing the train wreck nobody else sees coming. Beating the snot out of the competition. Mediating between my boss, architects, engineers, general contractors, and customers, all with unrealistic expectations and implacable wills.
The lack of stress is killing me!
I miss spinning solutions out of the ether. Preventing the train wreck nobody else sees coming. Beating the snot out of the competition. Mediating between my boss, architects, engineers, general contractors, and customers, all with unrealistic expectations and implacable wills.
The lack of stress is killing me!
Posted on 5/10/24 at 5:08 pm to makersmark1
I was burned out. Felt better on day one.
Posted on 5/10/24 at 5:51 pm to BK Lounge
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Decent post, but you lost me right there at the end.. if you are not one of the fortunate few who find something they love to do during their working years- then retire, and dont waste precious time doing stuff you dont want to do .
I think you took me wrong. Or maybe I should have worded it better.
Trust me, I don’t hate my job but I’m quitting the microsecond I don’t need to work anymore. I’m just saying we need something to drag our arse out of bed every morning. That doesn’t mean it has to or should be our 9-5, just something to keep us from getting good at The Price is Right.
This post was edited on 5/10/24 at 5:53 pm
Posted on 5/10/24 at 6:21 pm to Dixie2023
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So you are going to retire and jump onto her insurance? Will you be up keeping the home and preparing dinner etc while she’s still working and paying for your insurance bc you don’t want to work anymore?
I don’t know what I’ll do. But my entire life, I’ve done it all. My first wife never worked. I was responsible for everything.
With my new one, I’ve pretty much done the same. I take care of 90% of the bills. I’ve raised her two kids. Including putting the second one through college. I’m paying. He’ll be done when I retire. Despite being told by their father that he had saved for it. He lied. I, nor she, has received one cent from him.
I’ve allowed her to get completely debt free. She wasn’t great with money. Worked to get her debt free and excellent credit score. Her kids love me, tell me that every day.
I love her, and she knows I’ll do whatever needs to be done. She trusts me, and I her. She tells me I earned it. I agree. So honestly, not sure what I’ll do. Planning on as little as possible.
That answer ya?
Posted on 5/10/24 at 6:23 pm to makersmark1
Anyone who misses work probably retired to sitting in the recliner all day watching TV. You have to have something to keep you going
Posted on 5/10/24 at 6:24 pm to makersmark1
I retired very young and only miss it a few days a year. I missed my co-workers for only a couple of months. I love the relaxed mornings. Now that my kids have grown up I have freedom to spontaneously do whatever I want. The eclipse? Just jumped into the car and drove 2 hours to see it. Baseball game? I've got 4 teams within 4 hours of me. Feel like just sitting outside smoking a cigar in the morning? Just grab a stick out of the humidor and grab my phone to read the news.
It'll take awhile to get used to not having the 8-5 structure but you'll enjoy it once you do.
It'll take awhile to get used to not having the 8-5 structure but you'll enjoy it once you do.
Posted on 5/10/24 at 6:26 pm to makersmark1
You will not miss work. You will see that you have a life. Your schedule changing will be the biggest issue. Waking up to no stress or drama will be welcomed. Coffee will taste better. A sandwich will thrill for lunch. Sunsets are always glorious. Live the way you want. …. A kinky bitch helps Good luck and have Fun
Posted on 5/10/24 at 6:33 pm to FutureCorridor49
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I think you took me wrong. Or maybe I should have worded it better. Trust me, I don’t hate my job but I’m quitting the microsecond I don’t need to work anymore. I’m just saying we need something to drag our arse out of bed every morning. That doesn’t mean it has to or should be our 9-5, just something to keep us from getting good at The Price is Right.
We can agree on that.. i was replying to the part where you said ‘we need to get up every day and do things we dont want to do’.. i think it’s the opposite.. i recently heard Jerry Seinfeld say on a podcast ‘The key to life is wasting time in ways that you like’ .. i realize that’s a Billionaire saying that, but i dont think you have to be a billionaire to put that into practice.. i know id have no problem getting up in the morning to do things i love doing, whether that’s volunteering, travel, golf or pickleball (though i dont play either of those) or whatever.. no one needs ‘things they dont want to do ‘ as part of the equation .
Posted on 5/10/24 at 6:36 pm to makersmark1
I retired at the beginning of 2023 and enjoying it. Need to retire while you have your health. I don't miss work at all.
This post was edited on 5/10/24 at 6:37 pm
Posted on 5/10/24 at 7:34 pm to makersmark1
Did the early thing was more than ready. Miss health insurance
Posted on 5/10/24 at 7:43 pm to makersmark1
I hope to find out in 20 months. Full pension that includes COLAs, get to keep my health insurance. Ripe old age of 53.
Posted on 5/10/24 at 7:53 pm to makersmark1
I stayed home a month, then took a part time job working as a car courier for a local dealership. It gets me out of the house a few days per week, and I'm enjoying driving a variety of cars & trucks.
But as far as the job I left after 32 years? Don't miss it at all. In fact, I was ready to leave months before my final day last May.
But as far as the job I left after 32 years? Don't miss it at all. In fact, I was ready to leave months before my final day last May.
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