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Work: other than the paycheck; any retirees miss it?
Posted on 7/10/20 at 11:19 am
Posted on 7/10/20 at 11:19 am
I’m getting closer to retiring.
I play golf so a good bit of my time in retirement will he spent at the course (as long as I have good health).
I’m not passionate about travel. I’ll do some, but I don’t have a “bucket list.”
I can’t imagine “missing” work. I eat lunch alone everyday and most of my interactions with others are not beyond “good morning, good evening”, etc. I’m not totally anti-social, but I’ve only had one person from work at my home as a dinner guest in the last 5 years. I did play golf with my boss once this year. The pay is good, the work is ok at times. I’m planning to stay a few more years.
So is there something I’m not thinking about? I hear about retirees who genuinely miss work. I also see some people over 70 working full time. To each his own.
I play golf so a good bit of my time in retirement will he spent at the course (as long as I have good health).
I’m not passionate about travel. I’ll do some, but I don’t have a “bucket list.”
I can’t imagine “missing” work. I eat lunch alone everyday and most of my interactions with others are not beyond “good morning, good evening”, etc. I’m not totally anti-social, but I’ve only had one person from work at my home as a dinner guest in the last 5 years. I did play golf with my boss once this year. The pay is good, the work is ok at times. I’m planning to stay a few more years.
So is there something I’m not thinking about? I hear about retirees who genuinely miss work. I also see some people over 70 working full time. To each his own.
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Posted on 7/10/20 at 11:21 am to makersmark1
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I eat lunch alone everyday and most of my interactions with others are not beyond “good morning, good evening”,
That sounds like heaven.
Posted on 7/10/20 at 11:24 am to OysterPoBoy
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sounds like heaven
The key word is “most”. The other interactions range from mind-numbing to unpleasant.
Posted on 7/10/20 at 11:34 am to makersmark1
I'm 47 and will be out of this bitch as soon as possible.
No way I would ever miss working...I like to hunt, fish, drink, swim, and do other stuff to miss it.
No way I would ever miss working...I like to hunt, fish, drink, swim, and do other stuff to miss it.
Posted on 7/10/20 at 11:35 am to makersmark1
Even in retirement I will need something to do or someone to count on me. I think it’s a guy thing. We need purpose.
Posted on 7/10/20 at 11:35 am to makersmark1
That's why I like being in environmental engineering/consulting. As I get older, I can do as little or as much as I want.
Posted on 7/10/20 at 11:37 am to makersmark1
Am 68 now. Retired 7-1/2 years ago. Didn't look back! No regrets!
Posted on 7/10/20 at 11:38 am to makersmark1
I’m 10 years into my 30 year sentence for state retirement. There are people who retired at 30 and came back. They are still here!!! Go to your homes!! I will not spend 1 minute past my retirement date.
Posted on 7/10/20 at 11:42 am to makersmark1
Maybe try to find something that you enjoy doing and can do at your house that brings some extra money in. I took up woodworking a few years back and I'm really enjoying it. I do projects for friends every now and then and it brings in an extra hundred or two bucks for a weekend of "working".
Posted on 7/10/20 at 11:48 am to makersmark1
If you're on the fence, see if there's a part time option you can ease into. Maybe work 2 days a week for a bit?
Posted on 7/10/20 at 11:49 am to makersmark1
I miss going to work everyday. I was pretty much forced out because of my disability..... but I hate not being what I once was.
Posted on 7/10/20 at 11:50 am to dukke v
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dukke v
Those scaffolds aren't going to erect themselves
Posted on 7/10/20 at 11:51 am to makersmark1
Is this the thread where the boomers laugh about how they destroyed the economy and shackled millennials with school debt when they became the ceo with a high school diploma?
I’m sure this will take a while to get responses because y’all all type with two fingers
I’m sure this will take a while to get responses because y’all all type with two fingers
Posted on 7/10/20 at 11:52 am to makersmark1
I absolutely love my job. With the quarantine shite, not near as much. I will be ok retiring.
Posted on 7/10/20 at 11:53 am to el Gaucho
No this won’t take long.......
STFU!!!!!!!
I did that with one finger......
STFU!!!!!!!
I did that with one finger......
Posted on 7/10/20 at 11:54 am to REB BEER
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I'm 47 and will be out of this bitch as soon as possible. No way I would ever miss working
You said it baw.
This place can burn in hell. I'm taking early retirement at 55 with benefits and starting some small business of my own.
Posted on 7/10/20 at 11:56 am to OysterPoBoy
My old man doesn’t miss the rat race. He keeps himself busy with hobbies and projects. He said it took about a month after he retired for it to sink in that he didn’t have to plan his life around work, and that he would never have to work again.
Posted on 7/10/20 at 12:07 pm to makersmark1
I'm a good bit away from retirement, my biggest concern will be what to do during the day. At a certain point, I could see getting stir crazy. But, if it ever comes to it, I'll try to find some PT work that gives me some flexibility in my schedule.
Posted on 7/10/20 at 12:09 pm to dukke v
quote:A sister-in-law’s Romeo?
but I hate not being what I once was.
Posted on 7/10/20 at 12:12 pm to makersmark1
18 months retired. ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!! Perfect timing.
I do a different line of work 16-24 hrs a month just to stay involved.
With the changing world, now is the time to be retired and not have to deal with employee stupidity and the ever changing public’s expectations..
I do a different line of work 16-24 hrs a month just to stay involved.
With the changing world, now is the time to be retired and not have to deal with employee stupidity and the ever changing public’s expectations..
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