Retirement

[Itsme]

Good on you Trevor, I wish you well in your retirement, if you start getting bored you know what you need to do.

Cheers & all the best.


PS: Hmmm I've always wanted to retire early but now I don't, I want to work beyond retirement years......decisions... decisions

[mondeomatureguy]

those who have already retired good on you!

Well guy's in 3 years iam also hopefully going to be in Retirement. I will be by then 67 years old and because i love driving and photography i can mix those two things and take off in the car and my camera perfect Holiday.

I may even take my wife only if she asked nicely.

[T3rminator]

Originally Posted by Itsme

PS: Hmmm I've always wanted to retire early but now I don't, I want to work beyond retirement years......decisions... decisions

Me old boss received a massive inheritance from his late father, and retired early. I'm talking about the type of inheritance where the next couple of generations don't have to work. He lasted 6 months in retirement, and decided to come back to work. Said he needed a "purpose", and got sick of golf .

There is no rule book to say you have to retire when you have enough $$$, but it must be a bloody good feeling to know you don't have to work if you don't want to.

[buggerlugs]

Originally Posted by T3rminator

There is no rule book to say you have to retire when you have enough $$$, but it must be a bloody good feeling to know you don't have to work if you don't want to.

That's the biggie. And you have so many options if in that position...........

[Itsme]

Originally Posted by T3rminator

Me old boss received a massive inheritance from his late father, and retired early. I'm talking about the type of inheritance where the next couple of generations don't have to work. He lasted 6 months in retirement, and decided to come back to work. Said he needed a "purpose", and got sick of golf .

There is no rule book to say you have to retire when you have enough $$$, but it must be a bloody good feeling to know you don't have to work if you don't want to.

I guess I've been lucky for the last 30 years in my present job, I always have 1 or 2 days attached to the weekends where I don't work at all. Guess you can say I've been semi-retired in a sense with full time pay, now you know why I'm not in a hurry to retire.

You actually hit it on the head by having a meaningful purpose, I easily get bored with myself even though I have numerous hobbies, I guess I like the challenges from my job and the great rapport of co-workers I associate with.
As stated, decisions ... decisions, this will be my 51st year of working and I can officially retire. Decisions.....decisions as to what to do.

[Trevor 57]

Originally Posted by Itsme

I guess I've been lucky for the last 30 years in my present job, I always have 1 or 2 days attached to the weekends where I don't work at all. Guess you can say I've been semi-retired in a sense with full time pay, now you know why I'm not in a hurry to retire.

You actually hit it on the head by having a meaningful purpose, I easily get bored with myself even though I have numerous hobbies, I guess I like the challenges from my job and the great rapport of co-workers I associate with.
As stated, decisions ... decisions, this will be my 51st year of working and I can officially retire. Decisions.....decisions as to what to do.

I worked full time from home during COVID and then last year when I wasn't required face to face for anything I worked at home as well, so the tie to co-workers is almost non-existent. There is a couple I keep in close contact with, through a mutual car club, but that is it

I started my 51st year last November, I got 'asked' to leave school in November 1972

[b0son]

Originally Posted by T3rminator

He lasted 6 months in retirement, and decided to come back to work. Said he needed a "purpose", and got sick of golf .

There's no reason that purpose has to be work. Take up a hobby that you want to excel at. Without work in the way, you'll have plenty of time to work on it.

[T3rminator]

Originally Posted by thefargo

politicians can access their super when they leave office. there is no age requirement for them. I was told that by a state politician. I worked with his wife and at a social function I asked what his future plans were, as he was voted out. He didn't seem to be overly worried about finances.

This is going back about 20 years now. it may have changed but I doubt they would have made it harder for themselves.

I don't know of one politician retiring on struggle street. Don't they get something generous like 15% super, and on a fair wicket in salary too? Compound over 20-30 years, that's a HUGE difference over average Joe. Makes delaying the increase in average Joe's super very hard to swallow.

I'm not banking on the pension system to be there when I retire. I think its going to look very different in 20-30 years time.

Originally Posted by b0son

There's no reason that purpose has to be work. Take up a hobby that you want to excel at. Without work in the way, you'll have plenty of time to work on it.

I'm only guessing, but I think at work he felt needed and valued. Like if he didn't do the job, there were consequences. Personally, I think volunteer work is a good option, but some of the activities can be quite tedious.

[buggerlugs]

Originally Posted by T3rminator

He lasted 6 months in retirement, and decided to come back to work. Said he needed a "purpose", and got sick of golf .

Sick of Golf

And went back to work

Something wrong with him............

[FTE217]

Originally Posted by buggerlugs

Sick of Golf

And went back to work

Something wrong with him............

haha, yer I found that example pretty funny and its the classic "horse's for course's"......
Observations some people retirement just doesn't suit them others fall into it like a glove as they say.
Being a average hack golfer who knows his limitations - I'd say the bloke just found it too hard and thought s tuff this I'm better off back at work.
Whereas many say, your worst day at golf is still better than being in the office.
I also understand if in retirement, I couldn't bare playing 2/3times a week, like "bowlers" as well, for it would drive me nuts.
When IF the time comes soon I plan to step off the business rat race I sure will still need some kind of work/business stimulous - the mention earlier of helping out with Salvo or charity/soup kitchens etc assistance is appealing.

Anyway all the best Trevor57, it sure bares challengers ahead and adjusting but I'm sure you'll end up ok mixed with your driving hols etc and sit back and think, WGAF this is life now knocking back a ale or 6.