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06-12-2021, 11:58 AM #21
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I could have retired last year but I actually enjoyed what I was doing (Covid notwithstanding). Then the good folks moved on and the replacements are not fun to work with. I've put off the RV because I mucked up my hip getting out of a shower and am now essentially off-roll but can't do much physically at home which is very frustrating. I often wondered if I would feel lost with no job - been working for 55 years. I don't like getting up with nothing to do now - worse with physical limitations. So, I've lined up a 3-5 hour per week replacement when I formally retire maybe August after the hip issues are hopefully resolved. It's shared with another person so the ability to take a month off and travel will be there. Even so, I think this is one of the most difficult transitions I've ever experienced. Both of us will be 'retired' in August. Hope yours is easier 17George!
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06-12-2021, 12:06 PM #22
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06-12-2021, 12:18 PM #23
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Congrats!
I retired 3 times in the last 20 years, the last time 3 years ago, but still doing a little piece work now and then.
My older brother gave some advice:
Have a plan.
And RELAX, and follow the plan.
It's working out actually a little better than expected.
We are coming up on our 1st camping anniversary in July, But as all plans go camping was not into but we sold the boat and got started in camping.
We like it better more "Relaxing"Dana & Janet H.
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06-12-2021, 07:24 PM #24
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Congrats! I hope to retire for the first time in about 10 years.
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06-12-2021, 09:01 PM #25
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Congratulations, I hope you enjoy it. My wife is retiring in August and I'm going to try and stick it out for another two and a half years. Can't wait.
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06-13-2021, 04:48 AM #26
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I was in the same situation. My wife retired at the end of Oct. 2017, and I retired at the end of April 2020.....so about 2 1/2 years separated our retirements. That 2 1/2 years while she was retired and I got up at 3:30AM to start getting ready for work....Sucked! As a person that hates wintertime, the colder months were especially hard to walk out the door and head off to work....while she was comfy/cozy in a nice warm bed! But we made it and are now on year two of both of us being retired. Last year was kind of tough, as I retired right at the start of the Pandemic and we both felt like we needed to lay low and minimize our exposure risk for Covid. Now, fully vaccinated, we are ready for adventures and some travelling....starting with a trip out west to visit some of the National Parks in AZ and UT this year. Hang in there Don....it will be so worth it when you both are retired and ready for your retirement phase. Good Luck and stay safe.
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06-13-2021, 07:44 AM #27
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Thanks for the encouragement xrated.
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06-13-2021, 08:39 AM #28
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Congratulations on retirement. I've been doing it for 7 years now and it's fantastic. (actually, I have a couple of part time jobs that are way cool, but they're very part time)
One piece of advice that my dad and a few of his friends gave me that I took to heart - spend your money early. Of course, make sure you'll be ok with medical, housing, food, etc. expenses, but don't save up a ton of money to use on fun stuff later. Later might not come, and you might very well get into situations where you can't do what you've planned.
My dad and his 2 friends all in their 80's had great retirement income and substantial savings, but none of them could go enjoy it because of medical problems or restrictions. So they bought expensive cars and drove them 3 miles per day to coffee - which was about all they could do.
So go enjoy things as soon as you can!signature
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06-13-2021, 08:56 AM #29
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Add my congratulations too. Been retired since 2013.
Around 2016 or so got a strong case of second guessing the retirement decision. Even today, I wished I’d stayed a few years longer.2022 Imagine XLS 22MLE
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06-13-2021, 09:14 AM #30
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I AGREE, I have seen many people not able to do something later because of health issues. We are somewhere in the middle, just do what we need to financially enable us to do what we want. In another 1 and a half ish, we won't have to work a little here and there to do, so just keep on keeping on and congrats again to all those that have retired and are going to retire. I did it at age 50, in part do to an awesome severance package and downturn in the economy, so i did it and don't regret it at all. Good Luck to all and keep on keeping on.
Jeff & Karen
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