One more year and I'll be a Free Man!
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300UGUY
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I retired, a bit before I was planning to, but I enjoy it anyway. My plant was in closing mode for about 5 years, so I got ready. Btw, being a part of a organization that is constantly downsizing is seldom fun. But now I am working for my wife, and I don't know how I found time to do all this stuff when I was working. Life is good!!!
lhfarm
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Do vent. I didn't and the building pressure caused medical issues in my last year at work. That was a real wake-up call for me. I started taking "stress-free" Fridays and kept a
count of the number of Mondays left.
I've never been happier in my life than these past 15 months. I miss people from work and helping them solve problems. But their problems are never ending and they have done OK without me.
This is a great place to vent. Many of us have been there/done that and enjoy sharing our experiences. Hope to hear more from you.
MotorSeven
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CJ...that's funny..."retire"......... I retired after a 27 year career over 4 years ago....been busier and worked harder since:laughing: There is a project on any point of my compass that needs doing/fixing/maintaining/etc.
Ahhh, but you are hitting the burn out stride, once there you can't go back and regain the 'ole enthusiasm. Planning to get out is the right move.....I've never regretted it. The biggest relief for me was getting out from under the shadow of that giant clock. I threw away my watch, get up when I want, work when I want and quit when I want...priceless.
Ahhh, but you are hitting the burn out stride, once there you can't go back and regain the 'ole enthusiasm. Planning to get out is the right move.....I've never regretted it. The biggest relief for me was getting out from under the shadow of that giant clock. I threw away my watch, get up when I want, work when I want and quit when I want...priceless.
kiotiken
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I'm green with envy. I'm 37, self employed as a consultant in IT and dying to retire. The reality is I'm a long way off from that goal. My work is good, probably the best career I could have chosen, but I'd rather have time with family, the days to "play" in my (future) shop and travel. Like a lot of people, the market has taken a big bite from my retirement fund, but thankfully I put most of my energy into being mortgage free. That consoles me the odd time I get brave enough to check my investments and keeps freedom 55 on the radar.
IndyIan
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I'm 35 and not thinking about retirement yet. I save some and hope the pension fund doesn't implode when I need it but thats a few major financial crisises away!
But my Dad is sort of semi retired, doing some quality assurance consulting and product inspections for engineered machinery. He likes it, and gets paid to drive around to look at interesting stuff and ask questions about it.
So if you're getting bored with retirement, doing a day or two a week of work in your old field helps you stay sharp and makes you appreciate your days off more too!
But my Dad is sort of semi retired, doing some quality assurance consulting and product inspections for engineered machinery. He likes it, and gets paid to drive around to look at interesting stuff and ask questions about it.
So if you're getting bored with retirement, doing a day or two a week of work in your old field helps you stay sharp and makes you appreciate your days off more too!
nybirdman
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I retired(from my regular job) three years ago.Auto industry..got out at a fairly young age(58) with 17 years with GM and 25 years on construction(union).I have 39 years of retirement credit.Planning your retirement is the most important both financially and what you are going to do to keep busy.
I started a hobby small business when I was still working and that's what keeps me busy now.
As far as Social Security:I have no choice but to start drawing at 62 but the way I look at it;I paid in $130,000 and my employees paid in $150,000 and "I" am going to draw back out all I can.I think the talk of waiting is a "Scam".
I started a hobby small business when I was still working and that's what keeps me busy now.
As far as Social Security:I have no choice but to start drawing at 62 but the way I look at it;I paid in $130,000 and my employees paid in $150,000 and "I" am going to draw back out all I can.I think the talk of waiting is a "Scam".
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It won't go broke for 2 reasons.
One, the majority of the voting public is at or almost at collection age, and....
Two, there would be tantamount to a public uprising for Social Security to be dissolved. You have literally the entire populus paying into it without choice so for the Beltway idiots to dissolve it would be certain death in more ways than political assisination.
One way or another, the funding will be there, always.
The one thing that people need to realize is that Social Security can't be relied upon for a total retirement package. It's meant to be a supplement to wise investments, private pension plans and financial health.
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You only live once ... you need to enjoy what you do every day.
As the saying goes ... if you enjoy what you do, you never work a day in your life.
MoKelly
As the saying goes ... if you enjoy what you do, you never work a day in your life.
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