DrB Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 I'm going to turn 68 this year.. Thinking about time to retire but........ Something in me knows nothing more than getting up and working. Is this something you can adapt to?? All my life I have gotten up and gone to work. Dave.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dric902 Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 If by “retired” you mean getting tired over and over again...I’m an expert. if not then I’ve got 8 years left all I know is that if you do it, you can’t go back . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janice6 Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 I've been retired for about 20 years and I haven't found anything that makes me want to go back. I told them I did what you wanted me to do for 40 years, and now I want to do what I want to do! 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie-pete Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 I am probably not the one you want to ask. I've retired from .mil, .com and .gov. with pensions. I work at self-employed now. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATCHMAN Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 I'm from 7 to 10 months away from retirement. I realized the first step to retirement is to accept it in your head. It took me about a year to come around mentally and emotionally about retirement. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipedreams Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 (edited) Like someone said, it's all in your head. You can still get up early if you like, only you don't have to shave, get dressed and out the door. If it snowing or raining no problem, just look out the window and pour another cup of coffee and plan your excitement for the day. Edited August 25, 2019 by pipedreams 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbt Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 I retired in exactly 7 years ago after a career of 38 years. I woke up the first morning smiling and then laughing. I haven't missed work one little bit. Now I wake up at 5:45 because I"m excited. When I worked I nearly always waited for the alarm to wake me up at 6 before I'd drag myself out of bed. And I had an interesting job with quite a bit of freedom to schedule my work and get it done. We got to Ocracoke Island yesterday for another week of doing whatever - fishing, shopping, eating. It's a small village with good art, music and food. Most of the island is owned by the park service. You can drive on quite a bit of the beach if you buy a permit and have true 4wd. In the village most folks get around by walking, biking or golf cart. To the upper right is the Atlantic, the bottom is Ocracoke Inlet (where Blackbeard was cornered and killed), and Pamlico sound is to the left. I know where I'll be on Monday morning. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huski92 Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 I am in the same boat. I will be retiring in 11 to 14 months. I have a great job, but looking into other things. And I’m young. 49. And it’s a job I can’t go back to. Bit that u want to, but can’t. Been doing some planning, but it’s still weird to think that I won’t be working. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwalchmai Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Yeah, you get used to it. One thing that helps is seeking out the stupidity of young people and pointing it out to them. And, of course, getting that half-lap joint just right. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwalchmai Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Oh, and If you really get bored, build your wife a dream house. Go long on bathrooms. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbt Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 " If you really get bored, build your wife a dream house. " We just got married in November. Give me time... I'm old. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Longmire Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 I'm 66 and self employed. I have been slowing down on the work I do. Turning down some jobs. Fishing more. Currently I am getting up at 4:45 to go out archery hunting for moose. Don't call me. I'm busy. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricordo Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 (edited) I'm semi-retired. Basically what that means is that some day, chances are, I'll be found in my chair in the office, mouth slightly open, tongue sticking out...and with a smile on my face. Time to be microwaved and my wife pouring the remains through the waste disposal unit of which I already told her that it will invalidate the warranty. "What happened, Ma'am?" "I poured my husband's ashes." "Did you press the reset button?" Edited August 25, 2019 by Ricordo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrB Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 I passed mid life, no problems.... The end of my working days is on my mind and that is harder for me. Dave.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamboolman Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 (edited) DrB, I just turned age 60 and am planning to retire at the end of the year. With Vacation remaining to take, only have 97 days left in Nigeria to work, as every day here is a work day. First day of retirement will be 1-Jan-20. Will have been almost 42 year of the oilpatch. All I've done is work. So I understand your feelings. We are planning on taking some Road Trips in the USA and taking our time to figure out what we'll do. For ms gamboolgal and I - we have enough money saved up. At least that is our plan / intent. I want to spend what time I have left on this mortal earth enjoying each moment with ms gamboolgal and chasing her around the old 4 poster bed back in Texas buck neckid... Hopefully one day grandkids..... if our kids ever figure out how all that works..... Lifes A Dance And You Learn As You Go..... gamboolman Edited August 25, 2019 by gamboolman 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGW Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 I'm 71 and retired 16 years ago, have never regretted it for a millisecond. I worked hard and saved so I wouldn't have to be old and poor at the same time since either one sucks enough by itself. The first summer (I bailed mid June 2003) I felt like I always had to be busy doing something, was used to crowding home chores and a little playtime into a long workweek. I got more done at home the first summer retired than I had in the previous ten years because I couldn't let anything go. I learned, little by little, how to slow down and let what needed to be done take a little longer or maybe get put off and to take more time to relax and do the things I enjoyed. I'm not one to watch TV or lounge around. I get more exercise than I ever did while working, spend more time with my dogs and get better rest (no business worries and stress). I do know people who retired and were bored to tears, looked for part time work or watched soaps and bitched about winter. I'm active year 'round and will maintain that as long as I'm physically able. To me, the key to retirement is to remain stimulated by some aspect(s) of your life and learn how to _relax_. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janice6 Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 (edited) One last piece of advice. I loved doing what I wanted and learning how to do many things. I accomplished much for me in my retirement. Then suddenly my knees went South and I'm still in the North. I have been getting all the treatments to delay surgery. They're speculating that waiting long enough, I may die first. My point is, when you retire don't mope around and think bout all you may feel you are missing. Get your ambition in gear and do stuff. It doesn't really matter what you do, just that you have a feeling of accomplishment when your head hits the pillow. For someday you may be in my boat and all the plans of mice and men are subservient to an unpredictable affliction the hinders the things you still have left to do. Work hard at enjoying your family and your new life. Enjoy your family most of all, you may find that there are some pretty nice people in that group. Edited August 25, 2019 by janice6 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrB Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 15 minutes ago, janice6 said: One last piece of advice. I loved doing what I wanted and learning how to do many things. I accomplished much for me in my retirement. Then suddenly my knees went South and I'm still in the North. I have been getting all the treatments to delay surgery. They're speculating that waiting long enough, I may die first. My point is, when you retire don't mope around and think bout all you may feel you are missing. Get your ambition in gear and do stuff. It doesn't really matter what you do, just that you have a feeling of accomplishment when your head hits the pillow. For someday you may be in my boat and all the plans of mice and men are subservient to an unpredictable affliction the hinders the things you still have left to do. Work hard at enjoying your family and you new life. Enjoy your family most of all, you may find that there are some pretty nice people in that group. I have no family, except for my mom. All my friends have passed through the years. Guess that is what keeps me working. Dave.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janice6 Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 (edited) 10 minutes ago, DrB said: I have no family, except for my mom. All my friends have passed through the years. Guess that is what keeps me working. Dave.. I understand, but there is no limit on making new friends and meeting people that have similar likes. But it's like hunting, you have to go out and find them. My children are the only family left to me and my wife. All of our friends our age have already passed. I had kids when I was in my 20's, so they are still around but now considering retirement for themselves. I am comfortable being left to my self, some are not. That's OK. But if you are not, get out and mix with people of all ages. When I was younger, I took my son with me to Hamfests and he found that even he could mingle with much older folks and find stimulating conversation. More than once I had to track him down and rescue the older hams from him, they said that they enjoyed his company and he could hold his own in the conversation. My point is that many times friendships are found in the most unusual places with the most unusual people. But, often you have to find them. Edited August 25, 2019 by janice6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWARREN123 Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 You have to decide what it is you want and make plans accordingly. Retiring does not have to mean doing nothing. Hobbies, part time work and family can help if you like to be busy. You have to decide what it is you want! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipedreams Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 19 minutes ago, janice6 said: My point is that many times friendships are found in the most unusual places with the most unusual people. But, often you have to find them. So true, got to get out meet people. Often it just takes a smile or hello. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATCHMAN Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 (edited) Yesterday I had a revelation. I was looking through a catalogue of guided vacations and the first thing I did (as I always do) was to look when they were scheduled for, and for how many days, wondering if the dates and duration would interfere with my work schedule... That's when I realized "who cares!" That was a feeling of liberation! Edited August 25, 2019 by PATCHMAN 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janice6 Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 1 minute ago, pipedreams said: So true, got to get out meet people. Often it just takes a smile or hello. I have found people I can talk to just because I wanted to greet their animals. It doesn't take much to find common ground. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janice6 Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Just now, PATCHMAN said: Yesterday I had a revelation. I was looking through a catalogue of guided vacations and the first thing I did (as I always do) was to look when they were scheduled for, and for how many days, wondering if the dates and duration would interfere with my work schedule... That's when I realized "who cares!" Precisely! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGW Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 On the new friends issue, when I retired I got back into skiing, hadn't done it for many years (no time, always working). Skiing on weekdays I met a whole bunch of guys who were also retired, virtually all of them older than me but made a number of good friends. Now I'm one of the old guys and my newest skiing friends are all younger than I am. The older guys I started with have hung it up due to old age and a few of them have died. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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