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Retirement begins in 30 days
Posted on 12/30/25 at 9:51 pm
Posted on 12/30/25 at 9:51 pm
After 30+ years w/company, elected to retire. Worked for same company out of college. Weird but awesome!
The good (great):
- feeling of weight lifted off shoulders
- no pressure to work over holidays
- no work travel to plan
- no major reorganizations to deal with
- no more corporate bs / complexity
Blessed beyond measure: family, health, financials.
For those who have blazed this trail before me, all tips, do’s/don’ts and hints are welcome!
The good (great):
- feeling of weight lifted off shoulders
- no pressure to work over holidays
- no work travel to plan
- no major reorganizations to deal with
- no more corporate bs / complexity
Blessed beyond measure: family, health, financials.
For those who have blazed this trail before me, all tips, do’s/don’ts and hints are welcome!
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Posted on 12/30/25 at 9:57 pm to Everyday Is Saturday
Congrats I hope to get there one day.
Hopefully you have some hobbies to keep your mind sharp
Hopefully you have some hobbies to keep your mind sharp
Posted on 12/30/25 at 10:04 pm to Everyday Is Saturday
I'm not close to retirement, but my dad recently did.
Find stuff you enjoy and stay active. Don't be a couch potato and sit in a recliner for the rest of your life.
Volunteer places. Travel. Enjoy your grandkids if you have em. Most importantly, serve the Lord!
Congrats!
Find stuff you enjoy and stay active. Don't be a couch potato and sit in a recliner for the rest of your life.
Volunteer places. Travel. Enjoy your grandkids if you have em. Most importantly, serve the Lord!
Congrats!
Posted on 12/30/25 at 10:05 pm to Everyday Is Saturday
Congrats baw. Hope to be there soon.
Posted on 12/30/25 at 10:17 pm to Everyday Is Saturday
Take care of your health. You and your wife get in a gym and lift weights and get in some cardio.
If you have your health you have the opportunity to do all of the things you've dreamed about in retirement
If you have your health you have the opportunity to do all of the things you've dreamed about in retirement
Posted on 12/30/25 at 10:17 pm to JohnnyKilroy
Sounds heavenly. I wonder if i’ll ever get there
Posted on 12/30/25 at 10:24 pm to Everyday Is Saturday
I spent 20+ years in healthcare; and what I learned there is this. The sooner you get around to sitting around doing nothing, the sooner you’ll be dying. Stay active; both physically and mentally. Congratulations. I hope to join you a decade from now.
Posted on 12/30/25 at 10:59 pm to Everyday Is Saturday
Keep moving. Sit down, go down.
Posted on 12/30/25 at 11:06 pm to Everyday Is Saturday
For me, I felt guilty at first. I had worked my whole life and it was weird not having anything to do. Don’t make any rash decisions and you’ll figure it out as you go along. Find something you enjoy whether it’s work or hobbies. For me, I work three part time jobs, but I can set my own schedule for all of them. I made it a priority to golf with my buddies every chance I get. Good luck!
Posted on 12/31/25 at 2:27 am to Everyday Is Saturday
Even in retirement a man has to have purpose.To still be a contributor
As others have stated stay busy and moving. Do what makes you satisfied. Step out of comfort zone and open new opportunities
Honey do list does dwindle so don’t rely on that…
As others have stated stay busy and moving. Do what makes you satisfied. Step out of comfort zone and open new opportunities
Honey do list does dwindle so don’t rely on that…
Posted on 12/31/25 at 5:53 am to Everyday Is Saturday
Pay it forward
Figure out a way to invest in others the knowledge you have gained...volunteer or part time gig with non-profit.
Figure out a way to invest in others the knowledge you have gained...volunteer or part time gig with non-profit.
Posted on 12/31/25 at 5:56 am to Everyday Is Saturday
Congrats!
Looking back, what would you suggest for someone in their mid thirties to get to retirement?
Looking back, what would you suggest for someone in their mid thirties to get to retirement?
Posted on 12/31/25 at 6:00 am to Everyday Is Saturday
Have the exact date nailed down for my retirement. Just not sure on the timing . 
Posted on 12/31/25 at 6:03 am to RedMustang
The problem I'm going to run into is after Hurricane Katrina everyone seperated so I really only talk to my brothers and co workers. Working is going to really hard for me to let go of.
Posted on 12/31/25 at 6:21 am to Everyday Is Saturday
I retired at 56 and purchased an RV to travel at 58. Been to 37 statesso far. 
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