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Vivalas · 17 July 2018, 04:20 AM

Or intend to?
How have you found it?
Or will you work forever?

I’m 48. I could retire now if I had to. It’s lifestyle for me though - watches, holidays, private education and university fees. Plus I think I’d actually miss the hustle and bustle of running a business.

Everyone’s different, what’s your story?

encarter13 · 17 July 2018, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Vivalas

Or intend to?
How have you found it?
Or will you work forever?

I’m 48. I could retire now if I had to. It’s lifestyle for me though - watches, holidays, private education and university fees. Plus I think I’d actually miss the hustle and bustle of running a business.

Everyone’s different, what’s your story?

Not me. I will not miss anything about working.

Amex4711 · 17 July 2018, 04:47 AM

48

I'm very jealous, but if you can, DO IT

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Originally Posted by Vivalas

Or intend to?
How have you found it?
Or will you work forever?

I’m 48. I could retire now if I had to. It’s lifestyle for me though - watches, holidays, private education and university fees. Plus I think I’d actually miss the hustle and bustle of running a business.

Everyone’s different, what’s your story?

RichM · 17 July 2018, 04:55 AM

52 for me. Worked 32 years for the same company.

gettocard · 17 July 2018, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Vivalas

Or intend to?
How have you found it?
Or will you work forever?

I’m 48. I could retire now if I had to. It’s lifestyle for me though - watches, holidays, private education and university fees. Plus I think I’d actually miss the hustle and bustle of running a business.

Everyone’s different, what’s your story?

45 and I would retire tomorrow. I can't stand owning a business anymore. It's getting tougher and tougher each and every year. Absolutely devastating work hours ( 12 hrs in a row today and still have 3 hours to go,that is a HUUGE toll if you have a family ) and money is getting shorter each and every year. Yeah it's true,I have about 4 months off in winter but that does not compensate for this jail like summer months. I've been trying to sell the business for a while now but no success so far,at least not for the money we're asking.
Let's face it : work sucks.

superdog · 17 July 2018, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by encarter13

Not me. I will not miss anything about working.

me neither.

Wahlberg · 17 July 2018, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Vivalas

Or intend to?
How have you found it?
Or will you work forever?

I’m 48. I could retire now if I had to. It’s lifestyle for me though - watches, holidays, private education and university fees. Plus I think I’d actually miss the hustle and bustle of running a business.

Everyone’s different, what’s your story?

So you could retire and live for 30-40 more years but the lifestyle (vacation/watches/...) still cost that much money? I thought that would be manageable. No idea what kind of amount you have in mind though or what your current situation is.

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45 and I would retire tomorrow. I can't stand owning a business anymore. It's getting tougher and tougher each and every year. Absolutely devastating work hours ( 12 hrs in a row today and still have 3 hours to go,that is a HUUGE toll if you have a family ) and money is getting shorter each and every year. Yeah it's true,I have about 4 months off in winter but that does not compensate for this jail like summer months. I've been trying to sell the business for a while now but no success so far,at least not for the money we're asking.
Let's face it : work sucks.

What kind of business are you in if you mind sharing?

daveathall · 17 July 2018, 05:23 AM

I retired at 58.

Abdullah71601 · 17 July 2018, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by daveathall

I retired at 58.

And went back to work part time at 58.01

I could never retire. I need some sort of structure in my day. Work is good for that, and they throw money at you for doing it.

SearChart · 17 July 2018, 05:28 AM

I'm fresh out of school, I think I have a bit of work to do before I retire

kirksingleton · 17 July 2018, 05:30 AM

I pretty much retired at 45 (4 years ago). My wife works and has a great job which she loves. We saved and invested a lot into stocks that have done really well.

123Blueface · 17 July 2018, 05:31 AM

Retiring later this year, at 59 1/2.

Dan Pierce · 17 July 2018, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by encarter13

Not me. I will not miss anything about working.

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Originally Posted by superdog

me neither.

Same here. The minute I can retire I'll be gone so fast I'll leave skid marks. And I like my job. Just like retirement better.
dP

gettocard · 17 July 2018, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Wahlberg

What kind of business are you in if you mind sharing?

Vacation resort CEO,COO,GM,Human resource,head of security and whatever you may want to throw at it..

Abdullah71601 · 17 July 2018, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by gettocard

Vacation resort.

Awesome. You’re always on vacation then.

gettocard · 17 July 2018, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Awesome. You’re always on vacation then.

...we have one of the largest swimming pools in the area and my friends make fun out of me because I've never swam in it..

TK-710 · 17 July 2018, 06:09 AM

I’m 41. I plan on retiring Tuesday, January 15, 2036 (6392 days). I’ll be 58.5.

superstarmar · 17 July 2018, 06:10 AM

I wish I could say that phrase...

SG56 · 17 July 2018, 06:16 AM

43 and i wish i could retire. i wouldn't even think twice. so many ways to keep busy.

if i retire before 60, that would be great. sigh.

6CAB5N · 17 July 2018, 06:20 AM

42. Never.

I cannot even wrap my head around the idea of taking a vacation, much less retiring. I get bored out my mind by Saturday afternoon.

I need my work.

I can’t imagine something like reading or gardening (or even travel or sailing, both of which I love) satisfying that need. I’d end up despondent and miserable, sitting in front of the TV all day. Creating no value...

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crazymcmichael · 17 July 2018, 06:36 AM

I havent start working yet,, although i am allready retired for 12yrs .

enjoy your job man

Floorguy · 17 July 2018, 07:07 AM

Retired at 51! Sold my house on Long Island and move down here! No more commuting, getting up at 3:30 am! No more stress and no more deadlines! And nope, I’ll never work again!

Brenngun · 17 July 2018, 07:13 AM

The minute my mind stops functioning correctly. I'm lucky to have found a career that started when I was 12, grew to a passion in my teens, catapulted me through school and has given me a fantastic lifetime of experiences. It feeds my mind. The journey continues infinitum.

Tri-Tip · 17 July 2018, 07:19 AM

I'm 50 and my goal is to not have to work at 60, not necessarily retire, but not have to work. House should be paid off, so it won't be too expensive to live.

Fat_ninja · 17 July 2018, 07:41 AM

Goal was 40, and by and large was able to before that age. I have Young kids so I’ll wait until they get to college. Then I might do something easy... just to get some healthcare

Rootbeer · 17 July 2018, 08:19 AM

Effectively retired at 36 when I became a house husband - around 4 1/2yrs ago. Dabble here and there in a couple of part time jobs but can’t see myself working for anyone again.

Dyim · 17 July 2018, 09:12 AM

I was off a week and ended up not going away.

Bored out of my mind.

Definitely work less days but will be a while before completely retired. Down to 2-3 days a week will be perfect.

GradyPhilpott · 17 July 2018, 09:33 AM

59

Aceldama · 17 July 2018, 09:46 AM

If all goes according to plan, I will “retire” when I hit 55. That means I will go back and do what I love: Teaching.

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Cajunmustang · 17 July 2018, 09:52 AM

Retired at 58 with 34 years and went back to work 10 months later. It's not a career just a job with a bunch of retired cops. No more phones calls in the middle of the night. I sleep good and stay relaxed now.

17 July 2018, 04:20 AM	#1
Vivalas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Stephen Location: UK Watch: AP Posts: 2,532	How young did you retire? Or intend to? How have you found it? Or will you work forever? I’m 48. I could retire now if I had to. It’s lifestyle for me though - watches, holidays, private education and university fees. Plus I think I’d actually miss the hustle and bustle of running a business. Everyone’s different, what’s your story?

17 July 2018, 04:55 AM	#4
RichM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 28,201	52 for me. Worked 32 years for the same company. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

17 July 2018, 05:23 AM	#8
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	I retired at 58. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

17 July 2018, 06:16 AM	#19
SG56 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Tampa Watch: SD4K Posts: 2,674	43 and i wish i could retire. i wouldn't even think twice. so many ways to keep busy. if i retire before 60, that would be great. sigh. __________________ Sea-Dweller 116600 - the manly one GMT II 16710 - the manly one Daytona 116500 - the manly-womanly one Yacht-Master 268622 - the chick version Speedy Mitsukoshi <3 Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAF141C.BA0824 - the chick version Thank you logan5tx!!! Have to link it. Too long for the signature. https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...0&postcount=14

17 July 2018, 06:20 AM	#20
6CAB5N "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Boston, MA, USA Posts: 110	How young did you retire? 42. Never. I cannot even wrap my head around the idea of taking a vacation, much less retiring. I get bored out my mind by Saturday afternoon. I need my work. I can’t imagine something like reading or gardening (or even travel or sailing, both of which I love) satisfying that need. I’d end up despondent and miserable, sitting in front of the TV all day. Creating no value... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 July 2018, 05:30 AM	#11
kirksingleton "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,759	I pretty much retired at 45 (4 years ago). My wife works and has a great job which she loves. We saved and invested a lot into stocks that have done really well.

17 July 2018, 05:31 AM	#12
123Blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 4,939	Retiring later this year, at 59 1/2.

17 July 2018, 06:09 AM	#17
TK-710 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Upstate Watch: 116600 Posts: 2,146	I’m 41. I plan on retiring Tuesday, January 15, 2036 (6392 days). I’ll be 58.5.

17 July 2018, 06:10 AM	#18
superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436	I wish I could say that phrase...

17 July 2018, 06:36 AM	#21
crazymcmichael "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Here Watch: Sub 114060, 216570 Posts: 2,157	I havent start working yet,, although i am allready retired for 12yrs . enjoy your job man

17 July 2018, 07:07 AM	#22
Floorguy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Rob Location: Parrish fl. Watch: Tt datejust 16233 Posts: 20,947	Retired at 51! Sold my house on Long Island and move down here! No more commuting, getting up at 3:30 am! No more stress and no more deadlines! And nope, I’ll never work again! __________________ Rolex Omega Tag Heuer

17 July 2018, 07:13 AM	#23
Brenngun 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: Smokin' Heaven Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 3,822	The minute my mind stops functioning correctly. I'm lucky to have found a career that started when I was 12, grew to a passion in my teens, catapulted me through school and has given me a fantastic lifetime of experiences. It feeds my mind. The journey continues infinitum. __________________ Simple solutions solve complexed problems more often than complexed solutions solve simple problems!

17 July 2018, 07:19 AM	#24
Tri-Tip "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA, USA Watch: Out!!! Posts: 6,407	I'm 50 and my goal is to not have to work at 60, not necessarily retire, but not have to work. House should be paid off, so it won't be too expensive to live.

17 July 2018, 07:41 AM	#25
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	Goal was 40, and by and large was able to before that age. I have Young kids so I’ll wait until they get to college. Then I might do something easy... just to get some healthcare

17 July 2018, 08:19 AM	#26
Rootbeer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: USA Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 534	Effectively retired at 36 when I became a house husband - around 4 1/2yrs ago. Dabble here and there in a couple of part time jobs but can’t see myself working for anyone again.

17 July 2018, 09:12 AM	#27
Dyim "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 2,230	I was off a week and ended up not going away. Bored out of my mind. Definitely work less days but will be a while before completely retired. Down to 2-3 days a week will be perfect.

17 July 2018, 09:33 AM	#28
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,347	59 __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

17 July 2018, 09:46 AM	#29
Aceldama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Central Cal Watch: Dads Omega Cal 601 Posts: 707	If all goes according to plan, I will “retire” when I hit 55. That means I will go back and do what I love: Teaching. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

17 July 2018, 09:52 AM	#30
Cajunmustang "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Blair Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex 114060 Posts: 72	Retired at 58 with 34 years and went back to work 10 months later. It's not a career just a job with a bunch of retired cops. No more phones calls in the middle of the night. I sleep good and stay relaxed now.

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