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'Stachecicle
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: The Tolerance Box
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For The Glory Of The City
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Kansas City
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I am in a similar position on the Missouri side. I have a while but now that I am 40 I am starting to try and run the numbers or looking into the crystal ball in regard to what LAGERS (pension) and SS will look like. A lot pension wise is determined by my last 3 years of service. I *could* retire at 55 but I doubt that is in the cards for me we will see.
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#4 |
Has a particular set of skills
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: On the water
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What if I don’t know what I want to do in retirement?
From Redditt
Retirement doesn’t need to mean Viking cruises on the Danube, or RVing for three years, or hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. I’m a huge fan of the Small Adventure, something that gets you out of the house for one thing or another, but requires neither a big expense or big time away from home. Let’s make a post cataloguing favorite Small Adventures to share. Here are some of ours. [ ] Try one new recipe a week, especially if it involves a new, fun ingredient like swordfish, whole fennel, or garam masala. Take the time to shop for the ingredients, maybe in specialty shops. [ ] Volunteer 2 afternoons a month at an animal shelter. Cats and dogs mostly need attention, touching, play time from volunteers. Training is an hour, typically. [ ] Find a nature trail and walk it regularly. If it’s a 10 mile trail and you can’t walk that far, then park at one trailhead, walk to the next trailhead and back, and then walk the next leg next time. [ ] Have one library book at home at all times. It’s nice to make a regular visit every couple of weeks to see new titles. [ ] Go to the Tuesday matinee movie with your partner, which is usually dirt cheap. [ ] Volunteer at your nearest grade school, helping 1st and 2nd graders read. Little girls and boys that are a little behind get special attention/practice with these volunteers. [ ] Draw a 4-hour driving radius around your home for day trips. It’s amazing how many towns are inside that radius (unless Alaska, Hawaii, Montana) and there’s usually something fun in every town. If you leave by 8 in the morning, you’re there by lunch. If you’re done by 5pm, you can drive home. Otherwise spend a night in a motel and come home the next day. [ ] Get to know your neighbors if you were too busy to do that while you were working. Just carry a plate of cookies, knock on a door. Hit the whole block by the time six months are gone. [ ] With your spouse or a good friend, go to a sidewalk cafe, sip coffee, and tell each other fictional backstories of other people on the street. “He hasn’t seen her in 15 years and is wondering what she wants.” “She’s a field agent and got a report he’s been selling secrets to Venezuelans.” [ ] Go to a fruit farm during picking season, get a peck of strawberries or apples or melons. [ ] Test drive a new car every month. Give a fake email address. It’s a nice way to see what an Escalade or a Porsche feels like. [ ] See how many federally managed parks and preserves there are in your state. With a lifetime senior parks pass ($80), visit all of them over the course of several years. There are about 2000 nationally. |
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On Hiatus
Join Date: Aug 2000
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The Senior Lifetime Pass is one of those things many people overlook....I know I did once I turned 62 and now I regret it. $80 to go to any National Park for free? And if you don't want to do the Lifetime Pass and just want to try one out for a year? They have the Annual Pass for $20. Here's one.....make yourself an expert on all the places that you get Senior Discounts....there are loads of places that either give you a free drink or coffee but you have to ask. Make sure you ask for any Senior Discount....find the stores that have Over 55+ Discount Days.... I've been doing the volunteer reading program for a couple of years...but now I plan to invest more time in it because nothing is more fun than watching kids be enthralled with a good book. Making a book come alive for a young boy or girl to dream is paying it forward in the best way. Here's one that takes dedication....and an earnest desire to help your fellow man. Go to one of the local retirement homes and make a friend. Unfortunately there are way too many people that are dumped in a Senior Citizens home by the family and rarely do they visit. Sit down one or 2 days a week and just talk with them....find out what is in their diet and what they are allowed to eat/drink and bring it to them. You tell them stories or let them tell you stories...in some cases you can read a book to them....heck in some cases you just sit and watch an old movie or television show they love. I am just starting into retirement....and each day I am fascinated by what I really don't know or think about that life holds for me and the opportunities I have to give back. |
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#6 |
Has a particular set of skills
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: On the water
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For those who have been retired 6 months or more. did you find that keeping a semi-regular schedule helps ease into retirement or did you give yourself a year to figure out what the hell to do with the rest of your life?
Staying up and binging something on a work night does hold a little fun. Those poor slobs are getting out into traffic, dealing with overbearing bosses, insane deadlines and unsatisfied customers or suits. My wife was a teacher, retired "officially" as of tomorrow. The teachers have to report and start work for the new year on Friday. We are going to the beach. ![]() |
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(Sir/Yes Sir/Aye Aye Sir)
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Diving
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So I'd say let nature take its course, your internal clock will adjust over a few months. I'm still a 6:30-7:00am person, but that's because I don't want to sleep away my retirement. Just my $.02 |
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Starter
Join Date: Mar 2021
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(Sir/Yes Sir/Aye Aye Sir)
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Diving
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Join Date: Mar 2021
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Veteran
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Colorado
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I "officially" retired as a civilian from Uncle Sam 6 years ago when I turned 56 after 32 years with him in one uniform or another. Saw too many military retirees who passed after they retired because they didn't have a mission (aka good reason) to get up every day. I retired on Halloween of 2017 and by early spring I and my spouse knew I needed to get out of the house for both our sanity. I got 2 part time jobs, one 12 hours a week and the other 3-5 days per month. Having a 40 acre hobby farm helps keep me busy as well. So, to answer your question, it took me about 3-4 months to get "restructured".
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Starter
Join Date: Dec 2020
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Retired 1 yr and 11 months. I took the first 6 months to detox mentally after 32 years of corporate life. No more deadlines, getting up at 7am for conference calls, or being stressed about contacting individuals, who really didn't want me addressing concerns my company had to complete a project. Would multi-task with as many as 15+ projects ongoing with contractors and company employees. I was the blunt end of discontent by property owners for the actions of the employees and contractors.
Had a computer display with 3 screens at once, which looking back probably led to some brain scramble issues, as I was trying to problem solve several different tasks at the same time. There were times I would send written correspondence out via regular mail or email and would need to verify shortly afterward that I completed, as I couldn't recall. It was not healthy. After 6 months, I decided to volunteer for the Red Cross and supported blood drives as a pickup driver and delivery to hospitals. The Red Cross is very dysfunctional and most of the regular staff have a love hate opinion of their career path. They were too woke for me, and it drove me to forgo being a volunteer after 11 months. This led me to a parttime job now, (not required for income) but need the responsibility and reason to connect with the general public. Work 10-15 hours a week making prescription deliveries to those organizations that support Individuals with intellectual disabilities. Looking back, I realize how blessed I am to retire at 59. My retired life is such a relief to my fulltime working life. When asked to describe retirement I respond with it is "Preschool for Heaven" as I can enjoy activities and sleep terms on my clock. Oh yes, the biggest benefit of retirement has been rest! I go to sleep when I'm tired and get up, minus the bathroom break when I please! Last edited by CatinKS; 07-31-2024 at 10:27 AM.. |
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NFL's #1 Ermines Fan
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: My house
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I'm one month from hanging 'em up as of today. But it's a 31-day month so it's still a long way off.
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Veteran
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Davis, CA
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Politically Incorrect
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
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