retiring

[Alien]

I had a government job but at 61 I had had enough of dealing with idiots and backstabbers so one day I arrived at work and was listening to people whinging so I got up, walked into the boss' office and said goodbye. He was a bit shocked and tried to talk me out of it but I wouldn't put up with it any longer so I walked out. (my wife was surprised when I arrived home a couple of hours after I went to work)
A few days later the Commissioner said he would like to see me so I took my letter of resignation in to him and never went near the place again. (He asked me to re-consider.)
The last 10 years have been great but I have had some health problems (5 operations) but have recovered pretty well and am taking life easy. I have plenty to keep me active. I have my tractor and I build drones and model planes and have 3 little dogs that wont leave my side and a beautiful wife that I love and respect dearly.
I have some great friends and life couldn't be better. I have future plans filled with things to do and that keeps me going.

EDIT: I should have mentioned that 3 of my co-workers have died of heart attacks since I left. Maybe I dodged a bullet?
They were all considerably younger than me.

 

[caver]

I retired last year at 55, no wife, never wanted kids, life is good. If I had listened more to my dad I could have probably knuckled down and retired a few years earlier. A couple hours ago i ran into a co-worker who retired earlier this year and is about 4? year older than me. He asked if I had a job...um NO.

 

[bunyip]

I had a government job but at 61 I had had enough of dealing with idiots and backstabbers so one day I arrived at work and was listening to people whinging so I got up, walked into the boss' office and said goodbye. He was a bit shocked and tried to talk me out of it but I wouldn't put up with it any longer so I walked out. (my wife was surprised when I arrived home a couple of hours after I went to work)
A few days later the Commissioner said he would like to see me so I took my letter of resignation in to him and never went near the place again. (He asked me to re-consider.)
The last 10 years have been great but I have had some health problems (5 operations) but have recovered pretty well and am taking life easy. I have plenty to keep me active. I have my tractor and I build drones and model planes and have 3 little dogs that wont leave my side and a beautiful wife that I love and respect dearly.
I have some great friends and life couldn't be better. I have future plans filled with things to do and that keeps me going.

EDIT: I should have mentioned that 3 of my co-workers have died of heart attacks since I left. Maybe I dodged a bullet?
They were all considerably younger than me.

Sounds like we may have worked for the same department albeit different States, Commissioner? Police and emergency services, I used to have run ins with Director Generals.
Too many idiots way above their level of competency and commanding a sinking ship with only the rats for a crew.

 

[Alien]

PM sent bunyip

 

[ovrszd]

I think more info is required.

To retire at 50 something really, really good financially had to happen.

1. A sinfully high paying job?
2. An inheritance?
3. Lottery/gambling winnings?

Others can add their thoughts.

So, for those retiring at 50, explain in detail how that was accomplished?

If you choose to not do so then quit boasting about it. Hard working, financially frugal men are reading this and wondering what they might have done wrong.

Careful how you respond. If you claim it's simply because you managed your money wisely I'll call B.S.

A man with no income, regardless of spending habits, is poorer every day.

So, for those retiring at an early age, tell us the "Rest Of The Story".

 

[two_bit_score]

What is an "early age"?

 

[goeduck]

What is an "early age"?

In this thread it would be 50. But anything before 60 is probably early these days.

 

[Steppenwolfe]

I think more info is required.

To retire at 50 something really, really good financially had to happen.

1. A sinfully high paying job?
2. An inheritance?
3. Lottery/gambling winnings?

Others can add their thoughts.

So, for those retiring at 50, explain in detail how that was accomplished?

If you choose to not do so then quit boasting about it. Hard working, financially frugal men are reading this and wondering what they might have done wrong.

Careful how you respond. If you claim it's simply because you managed your money wisely I'll call B.S.

A man with no income, regardless of spending habits, is poorer every day.

So, for those retiring at an early age, tell us the "Rest Of The Story".

Retiring at 50, 45, 55... who cares? Do what you want. Me, I'm 61 and making more money than ever and working half as hard. I'm self employed, love my job, and the type of person I HAVE TO be doing something. I also don't have to count my change, or worry about what a burger costs; if I want something, I buy it. I'd be nuts chasing every dollar to save. So, for you guys that opt out, good for you, but don't think for a second you make me feel like I am missing something.

 

[Steppenwolfe]

What is an "early age"?

When you are too tired to get up and do it again...

 

[kenmac]

Guess I could have retired at 50. Things just fell into place about 57.
Nothing to boast about

''A man with no income regardless of spending habits, is poorer every day''

I haven't seen /read where anyone posted they didn't have an income. An income could come from investments, etc,.