Dumbest question you'll ever read...

[F350Lawman]

Re: Dumbest question you\'ll ever read...

Not sure how to answer but I will tell you my situation and observations.

I am now retired from a job that I really enjoyed, in a very good assigment. My job was far from stress free but I am not a person bothered by stress so it was not a factor in my decision. I also retired at a very young age. I would say it is an adjustment.

I do work and go to school, but the work is more at my picking and choosing. So at anytime I may not be working.

I have young children and some hobbies to keep my busy. I am very happy..but

If I were a person with grown children/without children or a person without considerable other interests I would NOT want to be retired.

It is all based on your ability to fill those hours 7 days a week, 365 days a year. If you love to travel, play golf, ski, fish, tractor, be involved with community groups, local politics,whatever and will be able to $afford$ to do these things you may love retirement. If you are a person who gets bored easily or needs to be around others most times you may not be happy.

Oops, almost forgot how well do you get along with the Misses /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif They are not to thrilled with you when they roll over to get up for work at 5:30 on Monday morning to go to work and see you snoring...trust me.

My wife doesn't work now so I don't have that problem anymore.

 

[Egon]

Re: Dumbest question you\'ll ever read...

B7500:

There are times when I make " Tounge in Cheek " kinda statements.

If you have a JOB and are able to retire do it.

If you are engaged in a " Vocation which you enjoy " then think long and hard.

But just remember; on retirement there are no more holidays!!

Egon

 

[B7500]

Re: Dumbest question you\'ll ever read...

Thanks Gary,
I'll keep your excellent reply in mind. However, according to my wife I could never vacuum, dust, clean well enough for her. (Thank God! hehe)
-Terry

 

[B7500]

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You guys are great!
The trouble is it didn't help. This has to be my decision and mine alone. Very scary!
I've been pretty fortunate making those life-altering choices. Oh sure I've blown a few but on a whole I'm pleased. This one has me stumped. My wife says I've done my duty and go for it. My co-workers tell me I'm making a huge mistake. My friends say it's "my choice and my choice only".
I only hope you guys have it easier then me when the time comes.
Like my best friend said...
... Once I walk out the door...I can't come back.
Darn!!

 

[Golfgar4]

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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( My co-workers tell me I'm making a huge mistake. )</font>

Hmmm.... /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

Maybe they're saying that because they know when you leave, THEY'LL have more work to do!! /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

 

[Gary_in_Indiana]

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<font color="blue"> "(All of your advice) didn't help. This has to be my decision and mine alone" </font>

OK, let me take one more run at this for you. Is there any chance you could take a 'Leave of Absence' or a 'Sabbatical' of some sort for a year or so (even six months would probably work)? At the end of that period you'd either return to work or retire then. I don't know if that's possible with your job, but, if it is I think it would allay all of your concerns.

 

[MossRoad]

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About 10 years ago they had a buy out at our company. If you were 55 or older and had been there 18 years or longer you could take it. It essentially was the same deal you have. Most of them would get almost the same amount as they were earning until they turned 62 and went on social security and pension. Most of them took it in a heart beat. Then most of them went out and got part time jobs doing things they enjoyed, like working at hardware stores, lumber yards, lawn services, temporary agencies. Some went into business for themselves, too. The point is, they all wanted to continue to do things. Someone was offering them free money, so they took it.

I'm only 42. I see myself working in some capacity until I croak. Not because I will have to, but because I want to. I have seen too many retirees sit in a chair in front of the TV and slowly deteriorate. What I would really like to do after I 'retire' is buy old houses, re-model them and sell them. I won't make much of a profit, but I will make beer money and keep active and healthy in mind and body.

If you really enjoy what you are doing now, keep doing it. If you don't enjoy what you are currently doing, take the money and run. Good luck in your decision. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[frank_f15]

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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Like my best friend said...
... Once I walk out the door...I can't come back.
)</font>

not true!if u find u want to work after u retire u can pick a job u like and do it part time, you may not be able to go back THERE but u can go back and do something. everyone is different , i personally don't tink i will have a problem with not going to work everyday, and if i do, i will deal with it then.

 

[B7500]

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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Is there any chance you could take a 'Leave of Absence')</font>

Gary,
Yes there is. That is a really good idea. People have taken leave of Absence for other reasons in the past and the city (City of Plattsburgh) alderman have always approved it up to one year.
I may just do what you suggest. It would give me a chance to "feel the waters".
Thanks for your excellent idea.
-Terry

 

[fivestring]

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"I see myself working in some capacity until I croak. Not because I will have to, but because I want to. "

Very well said.