Every once in a while you hear of someone who has had a successful career and they decide to take an "early retirement". As in like their '40's. So what does a person in this part of their life do with their time? Certainly too young for the rocking chair.
If you were in the position, what would you do with your time? (Hanging out here at the AnswerPool don't count!) Do any of you intend to work past customary retirement age, say full time or part time? What are your retirement plans and how do you view retirement? ***************************************************** 05-31-03, 07:53 AM Jelp01 If I could retire young, I'd spend the time traveling. Since I'm alone now, there would be nothing to tie me here. So I'd go on nice long road trips for weeks at a time.
That won't happen, though. I suspect I'll be working as long as possible.
05-31-03, 12:41 PM Sherasi I doubt I'll be able to retire early... I'd love to travel.. United States as well as abroad... not sure it will happen though. Frown
I'll probably die of a heart Attack 2 months after I retire in my 70's
06-02-03, 06:25 PM DvdGStwrt Re-tire - do we tire before we re-tire???
what would I do? Um, well, er - most likely go stir crazy and get a job.
David
06-03-03, 07:17 PM frankvan I don't know if this counts, but: I retired for the first time at 50, after 25 years in engineering. Then after three years in business for myself, I went into teaching for 11 years more. Then I retired for the second time, and did a couple of years of part-time teaching. Now that I have been retired for the past 16 years, I'm working on maintaining a 75 year old house for myself and my wife of 60 years - like we need a four bedroom house for two people! Take it from one who has been there - retirement is not for sissies.
06-04-03, 05:33 PM Vicki I am looking towards retirement this month (June) Being only 60, I am not ready for that rocking chair either… I am looking forward to getting a little part time job, to keep busy and enjoy the rest of the week…………
I agree with frankvan, retiring is not for sissies………..So thanks Frankvan, for that great advice………….
Vicki
06-05-03, 12:45 AM mattlynda if matt stays at his current job (and if he does im beating him with something large and heavy) he can retire at 40. if he does, i am beating him with something large and heavy. he is the type of person, that if he has nothing to do, will mope about and get cranky.
i am already 'retired'. i do a whole lot of nothing all day. its boring, and i want to move anywhere where the best thing to do during the day is stay home and watch soap operas (thank god i dont have t.v.) and during the evenings, the best thing to do is stay home and watch reality shows. (again the t.v. thing)
06-17-03, 11:12 AM cattywampus Retirement is what you make of it. Some people just like working. Others can't wait to retire. My best friend recently retired and since then has been so busy he has hardly any time for himself.
I've been retired for years but will soon return to working part time. I don't have half the time to do what I want to do. Keep your interests alive and churning, and you won't have any trouble filling your time.
Catty Cool
06-21-03, 10:45 PM qualserve Used to be that retirement was at 62-65 and really meant retirement. Today though....... WinkI "retired" at 45, no more suits and ties, no more boss (er, wifey aside of course), just doing a little consulting and contract work (at my terms), and, oh almost forgot, raising a few horses (13 at present) just to pass the time!! Next year Uncle Sam will contribute a little Big Grin
07-22-06, 09:31 PM Brat A great question since I am thinking of retiring within the next 6 - 12 months (though my company has asked me to stay on and work part time), I'm fifty years old. I'm thinking of volunteer work (red cross), travel, learning to play the piano and speak spanish (I've gone to South America and loved it, want to go to Europe).
07-23-06, 05:12 AM Jenny Roberts I cannot imagine not working. I would have to be on my deathbed not to. I have to have a routine in my daily life and being at home doing nothing does not even come into it. I hate housework and do as little as possible. I also cannot imagine being at home all the time with my husband, We would be divorced within weeks. Big Grin
I will be working until I drop!
08-26-06, 04:26 PM jsgehl EB! 40 certainly doesn't sound like the age "retirement" would be applied to. Hiatus maybe. For some, "retirement" is like a girl (or guy) at the end of the bar. The closer you get the less attractive they are. Such is retirement sometimes. I'm 62, been retired from my main job for 10 years. Now working part time, my schedule, and it's working out great. Get out of the house, see people I've known for 30 years, make a few bucks eg. putting off dipping into savings too soon, and have time to flyfish, travel etc. Now the target date is 65 and again I'm wondering what the next step will be. I'm sure a lot of us are in that position unless you're one of the lucky ones with lots of hobbies, or a thirst for knowledge taking you back to school. I think my grandchildren will occupy some of that empty time, but certainly not all of it. Volunteering at something you are good at or like, or would like to try is another idea. I doubt this gave you a lot of help, but maybe another perspective on this segment of the aging process.
08-31-06, 11:15 AM Toni B I'm retiring at the end of the year and I can't wait!! I turned 60 this year and could go on teaching till I'm 65, but my pension will be so minimal that I feel I must stop while I still have some "juice" and find aother ways to bring in a bit of money. Here in South Africa, many moons ago when I was young, married women were not allowed to go on teaching, so I left and raised kids instead. When my husmabd and I parted I had to get a job and was lucky enough to do so quickly. The laws have changed now and marital status does not matter. Anyway, I have been back teaching about 18 years and my pension won't be enough to pay the rates and taxes etc let alone buy food. My kids are still semi-dependent.
I am aiming at doind private English teaching. There is a need, we have many Korean and Indonesian families here (I think quite a few come here to learn English and then try for USA!), also, we have many of our own African people who cannot speak English. I am already doing some ESL at our school and thas is what I hope will expand.
I don't know about doing nothing?? I have never been bored, there are so many things I want to do and struggle to make time for. Travel would certainly be my first option if I win the Lotto! Vikki, how are you going with being retired? Are you enjoying it? Hope so!
08-31-06, 11:16 AM Toni B Sorry Vicki! I spelled your name wrong! Put it down to early senility!
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