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How old were you when you found your job you would retire at

Posted on 2/27/20 at 7:28 am
Posted by LoneStar23
USA
Member since Aug 2019
5181 posts
Posted on 2/27/20 at 7:28 am
I’m still early on in my career. I’ve had three different jobs all similar fields since graduating college. Mostly to the older OTers how old were you when you found the job you wanted to plant your roots at? Was it strictly because of your salary or a multitude of factors?
This post was edited on 2/27/20 at 7:40 am
Posted by LigerFan
Member since Jan 2014
2713 posts
Posted on 2/27/20 at 7:31 am to
About to turn 29 and feel like I could be here for the long haul, only problem is that it's a medium sized family owned company that probably will be sold within the next 10 years, so after that I'm on my own.
Posted by The Mick
Member since Oct 2010
43155 posts
Posted on 2/27/20 at 7:32 am to
Stumbled into something at 25, starting making money and still here at 52. Definitely not my dream job, but once you get embedded with the earnings you're stuck so to speak. It's not all that bad really (financial services).
Posted by MorbidTheClown
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2015
66028 posts
Posted on 2/27/20 at 7:32 am to
still looking
Posted by PrivatePublic
Member since Nov 2012
17848 posts
Posted on 2/27/20 at 7:32 am to
Ok boomers, this is your thread.
Posted by Bear88
Member since Oct 2014
13261 posts
Posted on 2/27/20 at 7:33 am to
Found it at 27. Teaching /coaching . Got two more years lord willing . Seeing videos posted like the one below makes my decision to get out of it that much easier. I have never had a problem like that btw.....knock on wood.
Posted by Joshjrn
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2008
27083 posts
Posted on 2/27/20 at 7:34 am to
Job or employer?
Posted by LoneStar23
USA
Member since Aug 2019
5181 posts
Posted on 2/27/20 at 7:35 am to
I guess company would be the same. If you just transitioned within the same company I don’t consider that a job change in my hypothetical
Posted by WillFerrellisking
Member since Jun 2019
700 posts
Posted on 2/27/20 at 7:35 am to
I’m 39 and still looking for that job.
Posted by LSUcajun77
New Orleans
Member since Nov 2008
21277 posts
Posted on 2/27/20 at 7:40 am to
Took 4 years to get, but 28 when I began. 16 more years until retirement
Posted by Centinel
Idaho
Member since Sep 2016
43341 posts
Posted on 2/27/20 at 7:40 am to
Found the job I'll retire at once I left active duty (which is one of the reasons why I left active duty). Now the company? No clue. In my line of work I'll have to move companies to keep progressing. I'll probably end up consulting the last few years then transition to doing it part-time to keep myself busy.
Posted by Will Cover
St. Louis, MO
Member since Mar 2007
38553 posts
Posted on 2/27/20 at 7:41 am to
quote:

How old were you when you found your job you would retire at


45, and I work for an unstable, insecure and doesn’t trust anyone female boss.

I have a better chance of winning the lottery that I don’t even play than I do retiring here.
Posted by Ipissexcellence
Member since Dec 2018
327 posts
Posted on 2/27/20 at 7:41 am to
Started my oilfield job at 18. Still with same company under different ownership due to multiple buy outs. Currently 18 years in the business.
Posted by Aubie Spr96
lolwut?
Member since Dec 2009
41155 posts
Posted on 2/27/20 at 7:41 am to
It took me 40 years. I hate that it took so long.
Posted by SidewalkDawg
Chair
Member since Nov 2012
9820 posts
Posted on 2/27/20 at 7:42 am to
I found it at 14. Unfortunately it's very hard to break into the industry.

Competition is fierce for the male spot in those 1 guy 40 girls harem porn videos.
Posted by fallguy_1978
Best States #50
Member since Feb 2018
48622 posts
Posted on 2/27/20 at 7:43 am to
I'm 42 and don't job hop much. I was at my last job for 10 years and have been here for 8.

I'd be really surprised if I work here another 20 years though. I'd be willing to bet our business will be acquired by then.

Also, my location might change when my youngest is out of school.
This post was edited on 2/27/20 at 7:44 am
Posted by TheFonz
Somewhere in Louisiana
Member since Jul 2016
20418 posts
Posted on 2/27/20 at 7:43 am to
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Posted by fallguy_1978
Best States #50
Member since Feb 2018
48622 posts
Posted on 2/27/20 at 7:44 am to
quote:

45, and I work for an unstable, insecure and doesn’t trust anyone female boss.

Maybe she'll leave unless she owns the place?

Posted by deaconjones35
Thibodaux
Member since Sep 2009
9802 posts
Posted on 2/27/20 at 7:45 am to
Started my job when I was 20 and a year away from graduating LSU. Started part time doing inside sales. I was supposed to go back to get my Masters in education, but work offered me a promotion making $10 an hour. I was stoked. Of course that was in 1995. 25 years later, I am still here after a short stint in Florida for 18 months. Very lucky to have stumbled onto this job. I will retire here unless a crazy opportunity presents itself.
Posted by Stingy
TN
Member since Mar 2014
1907 posts
Posted on 2/27/20 at 7:48 am to
Found it at 44. Been doing it a few years and they are going to have to make me leave.

Life really is better when you have a job you enjoy.
This post was edited on 2/27/20 at 7:49 am
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