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August 31, 2011 at 11:59 AM #727822August 31, 2011 at 12:33 PM #726632
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ParticipantWhy not try to get into a new job that you actually like? I think most of us get a job we somewhat like, but mostly we just like the money. I think there are so many jobs I would really love, but almost all of those jobs tend to be the low paying ones. Since it seems like your have a head start with the savings to provide you with some income, why not pursue something that would seem less like work and more like “what you do for a living”.
I honestly do not want to ever retire and just sit there like a bump on a log. That would be boring. I just want to take days like today off to go to the beach and go to work on the cloudy days or when there are’nt any waves.
I recall my Grandma being retired after running a successful company…and she missed the people and the “place to hang her hat” as she called it. She said she did’nt miss the long hours that were necessary at the time, but wished she could still work a few hours a week/day. I remember it being empowering in a way because I spend so much time longing to retire and here was a loved one that had accomplished my goal…and did’nt want it now that she had it. It really made me realize that I need to appreciate every moment and consider that there is a bit of “grass is always greener” mentality that is a lie sometimes.
August 31, 2011 at 12:33 PM #726717ParticipantWhy not try to get into a new job that you actually like? I think most of us get a job we somewhat like, but mostly we just like the money. I think there are so many jobs I would really love, but almost all of those jobs tend to be the low paying ones. Since it seems like your have a head start with the savings to provide you with some income, why not pursue something that would seem less like work and more like “what you do for a living”.
I honestly do not want to ever retire and just sit there like a bump on a log. That would be boring. I just want to take days like today off to go to the beach and go to work on the cloudy days or when there are’nt any waves.
I recall my Grandma being retired after running a successful company…and she missed the people and the “place to hang her hat” as she called it. She said she did’nt miss the long hours that were necessary at the time, but wished she could still work a few hours a week/day. I remember it being empowering in a way because I spend so much time longing to retire and here was a loved one that had accomplished my goal…and did’nt want it now that she had it. It really made me realize that I need to appreciate every moment and consider that there is a bit of “grass is always greener” mentality that is a lie sometimes.
August 31, 2011 at 12:33 PM #727323ParticipantWhy not try to get into a new job that you actually like? I think most of us get a job we somewhat like, but mostly we just like the money. I think there are so many jobs I would really love, but almost all of those jobs tend to be the low paying ones. Since it seems like your have a head start with the savings to provide you with some income, why not pursue something that would seem less like work and more like “what you do for a living”.
I honestly do not want to ever retire and just sit there like a bump on a log. That would be boring. I just want to take days like today off to go to the beach and go to work on the cloudy days or when there are’nt any waves.
I recall my Grandma being retired after running a successful company…and she missed the people and the “place to hang her hat” as she called it. She said she did’nt miss the long hours that were necessary at the time, but wished she could still work a few hours a week/day. I remember it being empowering in a way because I spend so much time longing to retire and here was a loved one that had accomplished my goal…and did’nt want it now that she had it. It really made me realize that I need to appreciate every moment and consider that there is a bit of “grass is always greener” mentality that is a lie sometimes.
August 31, 2011 at 12:33 PM #727483ParticipantWhy not try to get into a new job that you actually like? I think most of us get a job we somewhat like, but mostly we just like the money. I think there are so many jobs I would really love, but almost all of those jobs tend to be the low paying ones. Since it seems like your have a head start with the savings to provide you with some income, why not pursue something that would seem less like work and more like “what you do for a living”.
I honestly do not want to ever retire and just sit there like a bump on a log. That would be boring. I just want to take days like today off to go to the beach and go to work on the cloudy days or when there are’nt any waves.
I recall my Grandma being retired after running a successful company…and she missed the people and the “place to hang her hat” as she called it. She said she did’nt miss the long hours that were necessary at the time, but wished she could still work a few hours a week/day. I remember it being empowering in a way because I spend so much time longing to retire and here was a loved one that had accomplished my goal…and did’nt want it now that she had it. It really made me realize that I need to appreciate every moment and consider that there is a bit of “grass is always greener” mentality that is a lie sometimes.
August 31, 2011 at 12:33 PM #727842ParticipantWhy not try to get into a new job that you actually like? I think most of us get a job we somewhat like, but mostly we just like the money. I think there are so many jobs I would really love, but almost all of those jobs tend to be the low paying ones. Since it seems like your have a head start with the savings to provide you with some income, why not pursue something that would seem less like work and more like “what you do for a living”.
I honestly do not want to ever retire and just sit there like a bump on a log. That would be boring. I just want to take days like today off to go to the beach and go to work on the cloudy days or when there are’nt any waves.
I recall my Grandma being retired after running a successful company…and she missed the people and the “place to hang her hat” as she called it. She said she did’nt miss the long hours that were necessary at the time, but wished she could still work a few hours a week/day. I remember it being empowering in a way because I spend so much time longing to retire and here was a loved one that had accomplished my goal…and did’nt want it now that she had it. It really made me realize that I need to appreciate every moment and consider that there is a bit of “grass is always greener” mentality that is a lie sometimes.
August 31, 2011 at 1:50 PM #726662earlyretirement
ParticipantI think there is some great posts on this thread. Definitely I will totally agree not to expect to spend less in retirement. If anything, we are spending MUCH more.
When you are so busy working (at least in my case) I was always in the office. Before I had kids, it wouldn’t be uncommon for me to go in the office by 8 AM and still be in the office at 10 PM or later. I definitely stopped that once I had kids.
But when you’re working so much, you stay very busy and don’t have time to be out and about. In “early retirement” I find myself out more and spending more time out with the kids and at the store.
San Diego is also a GREAT place for a kid to grow up. Within weeks of moving here we got annual passes to the San Diego Zoo, Seaworld and are about ready to Legoland. Not only does all this stuff add up but more so just being out at places and everything adds up.
We are doing more traveling which is expensive. You might find yourself doing more activities (golfing, sporting events, etc).
Many people think they will cut back in retirement but often times that is not the case. With more free time you will find yourself going out more and just being out and about you spend money on little things. Before I might have gone to places like Jamba Juice once a week…now I go almost every day..ha ha.
While one example was particularly bad with a string of healthcare problems. Definitely you have to plan and account for worst case scenarios.
August 31, 2011 at 1:50 PM #726746ParticipantI think there is some great posts on this thread. Definitely I will totally agree not to expect to spend less in retirement. If anything, we are spending MUCH more.
When you are so busy working (at least in my case) I was always in the office. Before I had kids, it wouldn’t be uncommon for me to go in the office by 8 AM and still be in the office at 10 PM or later. I definitely stopped that once I had kids.
But when you’re working so much, you stay very busy and don’t have time to be out and about. In “early retirement” I find myself out more and spending more time out with the kids and at the store.
San Diego is also a GREAT place for a kid to grow up. Within weeks of moving here we got annual passes to the San Diego Zoo, Seaworld and are about ready to Legoland. Not only does all this stuff add up but more so just being out at places and everything adds up.
We are doing more traveling which is expensive. You might find yourself doing more activities (golfing, sporting events, etc).
Many people think they will cut back in retirement but often times that is not the case. With more free time you will find yourself going out more and just being out and about you spend money on little things. Before I might have gone to places like Jamba Juice once a week…now I go almost every day..ha ha.
While one example was particularly bad with a string of healthcare problems. Definitely you have to plan and account for worst case scenarios.
August 31, 2011 at 1:50 PM #727353ParticipantI think there is some great posts on this thread. Definitely I will totally agree not to expect to spend less in retirement. If anything, we are spending MUCH more.
When you are so busy working (at least in my case) I was always in the office. Before I had kids, it wouldn’t be uncommon for me to go in the office by 8 AM and still be in the office at 10 PM or later. I definitely stopped that once I had kids.
But when you’re working so much, you stay very busy and don’t have time to be out and about. In “early retirement” I find myself out more and spending more time out with the kids and at the store.
San Diego is also a GREAT place for a kid to grow up. Within weeks of moving here we got annual passes to the San Diego Zoo, Seaworld and are about ready to Legoland. Not only does all this stuff add up but more so just being out at places and everything adds up.
We are doing more traveling which is expensive. You might find yourself doing more activities (golfing, sporting events, etc).
Many people think they will cut back in retirement but often times that is not the case. With more free time you will find yourself going out more and just being out and about you spend money on little things. Before I might have gone to places like Jamba Juice once a week…now I go almost every day..ha ha.
While one example was particularly bad with a string of healthcare problems. Definitely you have to plan and account for worst case scenarios.
August 31, 2011 at 1:50 PM #727512ParticipantI think there is some great posts on this thread. Definitely I will totally agree not to expect to spend less in retirement. If anything, we are spending MUCH more.
When you are so busy working (at least in my case) I was always in the office. Before I had kids, it wouldn’t be uncommon for me to go in the office by 8 AM and still be in the office at 10 PM or later. I definitely stopped that once I had kids.
But when you’re working so much, you stay very busy and don’t have time to be out and about. In “early retirement” I find myself out more and spending more time out with the kids and at the store.
San Diego is also a GREAT place for a kid to grow up. Within weeks of moving here we got annual passes to the San Diego Zoo, Seaworld and are about ready to Legoland. Not only does all this stuff add up but more so just being out at places and everything adds up.
We are doing more traveling which is expensive. You might find yourself doing more activities (golfing, sporting events, etc).
Many people think they will cut back in retirement but often times that is not the case. With more free time you will find yourself going out more and just being out and about you spend money on little things. Before I might have gone to places like Jamba Juice once a week…now I go almost every day..ha ha.
While one example was particularly bad with a string of healthcare problems. Definitely you have to plan and account for worst case scenarios.
August 31, 2011 at 1:50 PM #727872ParticipantI think there is some great posts on this thread. Definitely I will totally agree not to expect to spend less in retirement. If anything, we are spending MUCH more.
When you are so busy working (at least in my case) I was always in the office. Before I had kids, it wouldn’t be uncommon for me to go in the office by 8 AM and still be in the office at 10 PM or later. I definitely stopped that once I had kids.
But when you’re working so much, you stay very busy and don’t have time to be out and about. In “early retirement” I find myself out more and spending more time out with the kids and at the store.
San Diego is also a GREAT place for a kid to grow up. Within weeks of moving here we got annual passes to the San Diego Zoo, Seaworld and are about ready to Legoland. Not only does all this stuff add up but more so just being out at places and everything adds up.
We are doing more traveling which is expensive. You might find yourself doing more activities (golfing, sporting events, etc).
Many people think they will cut back in retirement but often times that is not the case. With more free time you will find yourself going out more and just being out and about you spend money on little things. Before I might have gone to places like Jamba Juice once a week…now I go almost every day..ha ha.
While one example was particularly bad with a string of healthcare problems. Definitely you have to plan and account for worst case scenarios.
August 31, 2011 at 3:08 PM #726695scaredyclassic
ParticipantOr not.
maybe instead of crappy activities you can go for a walk, or practice meditation or grow bonsai trees or do 2 h of yoga per day. Or get rid of your car.
It’s the health issues IMO that are unknowable and just risky. But that’s life you could be working and still get bankrupted
August 31, 2011 at 3:08 PM #726781ParticipantOr not.
maybe instead of crappy activities you can go for a walk, or practice meditation or grow bonsai trees or do 2 h of yoga per day. Or get rid of your car.
It’s the health issues IMO that are unknowable and just risky. But that’s life you could be working and still get bankrupted
August 31, 2011 at 3:08 PM #727390ParticipantOr not.
maybe instead of crappy activities you can go for a walk, or practice meditation or grow bonsai trees or do 2 h of yoga per day. Or get rid of your car.
It’s the health issues IMO that are unknowable and just risky. But that’s life you could be working and still get bankrupted
August 31, 2011 at 3:08 PM #727547ParticipantOr not.
maybe instead of crappy activities you can go for a walk, or practice meditation or grow bonsai trees or do 2 h of yoga per day. Or get rid of your car.
It’s the health issues IMO that are unknowable and just risky. But that’s life you could be working and still get bankrupted
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