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17 September 2018, 05:00 AM | #61 |
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17 September 2018, 08:15 AM | #63 | |
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17 September 2018, 08:32 AM | #64 | |
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17 September 2018, 08:34 AM | #65 |
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I’m having similar challenges.
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17 September 2018, 08:43 AM | #66 |
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Just within the last week two girls started work and instead of just showing up, they actualy work. I mean instead of just breathing they actually do their share, carry their weight, actually participate.
I was so happy, this gives me hope. It certainly would be nice if it were not so few and so far between. I’m keeping my fingers crossed. This is only one aspect we’re my frustrations lie, but it’s a little window of light.
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17 September 2018, 08:47 AM | #67 | |
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17 September 2018, 11:08 AM | #68 |
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I’m heading into retirement in March at age 56. My wife and I have prepared ourselves for retirement and are looking forward to spending time with each other, family and friends.
With life expectancy estimates these days and god willing we will have many good years ahead of us. Ok, with that context back to the question.....were in good a place but I’d still rather be younger with many more years ahead of us to enjoy life. |
17 September 2018, 12:02 PM | #69 |
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..Are the things we hope for.
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17 September 2018, 12:11 PM | #70 |
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I love this stage of life and wouldn’t trade it for my younger days. Not even close.
51, and secure in who I am, what I believe in, and comfortable in this stage of life. There are challenges at any stage young or old, but I wouldn’t want to turn back the clock ... except maybe for my aching feet |
17 September 2018, 12:27 PM | #71 |
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What I'd give to go back lol...
I have mostly great memories, few regrets, and value my experiences but I'd take younger in a heartbeat. |
18 September 2018, 01:05 AM | #72 |
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I “retired” at 51 from a 25 year career as a lawyer. I HATED every second of it, but it gave me the freedom to be my own boss and live a great lifestyle in a small mountain town while I was young and physically able to enjoy a hardcore outdoor lifestyle.
I am very lucky now to be a stay at home dad and volunteer with a local agency that helps people start their own businesses. Eventually, I will look to do this on a for profit basis as weel once the kids suck a little less time. However, my previous overly active lifestyle has resulted in some nagging injuries that are starting to have an impact. It made me very happy that I front end loaded my outdoor goals. Now I still enjoy them, but a little less vigorously. As far as the general intolerance for the bullshit, I get it. I shake my head when I see people not even willing to put the slightest effort into making their lives better. I just remind myself that life is a great big bell curve. Most people struggle to get by. Many are the screw-ups that make me want to go postal. Very few truely excel and take charge of their own lives. Those are the people I choose to associate with. I let the others pound sand.
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18 September 2018, 01:16 AM | #73 |
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Very content at 51. No real regrets, made many mistakes in my 20's but made me who I am. Only part of the young thing I want is my body. I am very healthy but have chronic arthritis and back issues so pain is a daily routine. Some days it feels like survival...
I focus on being grateful and giving back as much as possible. Life is awesome and very stable at this point of time. Happiest on the golf course with my wife and a good cigar. I do relate to some of the discussion about how things have changed and where we are headed. I avoid the news/media except for phone apps that notify me of major stories. Just get frustrated when I watch the news. Too much propaganda and agenda pushing for me.
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18 September 2018, 01:35 AM | #74 | |
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Skipping news is something I'm struggling with. I want to see these things for myself so I can make up my own mind. I've skipped it at times and I have to say I've felt better for it. My curiosity keeps me coming back. Anyway, If I came across a great deal on a quality cigar like that Cuban Cigar I enjoyed in Germany decades ago I would be sorely tempted. I stopped smoking years ago, but still I would be tempted.
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18 September 2018, 01:48 AM | #75 | |
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I just hate that my physical issues are making it difficult to be me. I limp still because of my knee issues and I always walk fast. It's just not me. My intolerance surfaces worse when people have decided they can do whatever they want with little regard for others. I could care less if others wish or not wish to do something which will impact only them. Like you said, the less I have too deal with them in the first place the better.
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18 September 2018, 02:28 AM | #76 |
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I tried retirement once, couldn't wait to get another job!! I hadn't realised just how bad daytime television is.
I wish I was younger than I am now (56) but I wish I was younger with my current knowledge. My attitudes haven't changed much over the years, which with hindsight have not helped me much in life, but I wish I'd known then what I know now. That a song title isn't it? |
21 September 2018, 02:54 AM | #77 |
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I'm happy where I am-a great family, a few watches, a Porsche in the garage, and sleeping in EVERY day. Also if you go back and change anything, you might change everything and it might not be another path with a Rolex forum in it.
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Today was quite emotional for me.
After 36 years with one company, I officially “hit the button” and will be retired as of my last day on 11/30, at 59 1/2. A new chapter in my life will soon begin, with lots of planned travel. Wouldn’t change where I am for the world. |
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I truly want to work until my last breath. Any more than 3-days not working I get anxious and don’t feel good. Not sure how retirement feels but the thought of it is dreadful.
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22 September 2018, 11:10 PM | #82 | |
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23 September 2018, 07:31 AM | #83 |
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I retired from my first job in the military at 45 after 27.5 years service. At 59 I'm now 14 years into the second career. I had considered retiring at 62, but just recently got selected for a new job and the wife and I are moving to New Zealand for an overseas assignment. I figured I can give the job a few more years to live an exciting time in New Zealand. Once this assignment is over the plan is to retire for good and enjoy more free time with the family. The wife and I want to do a few bucket list trips and then just enjoy the remaining years relaxing and doing whatever comes along. Best wishes to all in your retirements. Aloha, Tim
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23 September 2018, 07:34 AM | #84 |
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the key is to have always 'enjoyed the moment' ........
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23 September 2018, 09:05 AM | #85 |
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Thanks Las.....as we sit in YYZ airport waiting for our cnx to Milan...
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I am thoroughly enjoying the fruits of my labor and retirement is now an option.
I am grateful to be born into a time that had such opportunity available, in today’s world i do not think the young people will have the same opportunity and if so, perhaps far fewer. All said there is no substituting youth but we have each had the same number of moments available to us, if we were lucky enough to grow old. I guess going back with old man knowledge and starting over would present a much more appealing set of options.
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I grew up in a magical time, With great parents and sisters and lots of awesome friends. Traveled a lot as my Dad was in the military. We always played outside. No video games, smart phones or internet and our fun was where our bicycles and our imagination could take us. We never thought about race and who was what color. We were all just pals.
Sadly now America is not the place I grew up. Seems so divided. People everywhere in every country walking around with their phone in their face. Interpersonal communication is no longer needed. Just a snappy retort from the safety of your phone. I've left there and may never return. Back on topic, I'm older, never been married, no kids and as I enter my golden years I have never ever been happier, I think I'm going to retire for good in April. I have no plans and I don't care. To the younger guys life is good and just continues to get better, I am happy to be ageing. Gracefully. Its fun. |
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I've been trapped a couple of times by economic disaster which have helped to forestall my retirement. I'm at the right age but have chosen to keep working. Likely could retire but I'm not trusting enough to do it. As far as younger or older; I'll side with younger.
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