The Retirement Thread

[Drago]

I know, but I would not swap with you, now or when you worked.

Neither would I, because I'd have never got to shoot at anyone or retire at 47.

 

[screenman]

Neither would I, because I'd have never got to shoot at anyone or retire at 47.

It is nice to be in a place in life that you like and are happy with, contentment is a nice feeling. Great that we are all different, I do feel for those that have never enjoyed this thing that many call work

 

[welsh dragon]

I must agree with Drago. I quite enjoy doing sod all.

 

[screenman]

I hate doing sod all, in fact I hate it a lot.

 

[Drago]

The doing sod all I can take or leave. Having the choice to do sod all, and not having to ask anyone permission to do it is absolutely delicious.

 

[Dirk]

I hate doing sod all, in fact I hate it a lot.

You're funny.

 

[screenman]

The doing sod all I can take or leave. Having the choice to do sod all, and not having to ask anyone permission to do it is absolutely delicious.

Not sure what you mean by asking, asking who. I tend to run most things past my wife, if only out of respect.

 

[Drago]

A boss, a bank manager, those sort of people.

 

[screenman]

A boss, a bank manager, those sort of people.

What would anyone have them for, that would be horrible.

 

[dodgy]

I'm getting near(er) the big day, few years yet until I have the choice anyway.

How did you lot manage the usual big drop in income? Was it offset by mortgage ending, less outgoings due to not commuting etc etc?

 

[welsh dragon]

I'm getting near(er) the big day, few years yet until I have the choice anyway.

How did you lot manage the usual big drop in income? Was it offset by mortgage ending, less outgoings due to not commuting etc etc?

There is of course, the ending of a mortgage, and in some cases, we have managed to pay off mortgages before retirement then there is no more money being spent on commuting, there is no more money being spent on food etc. Clothing for work no longer applies either. Its's surprising how much money you spend where work is concerned. You also have more time to cook, so that means more fresh foods and less processed foods.

Its surprising how you can cut down, and manage on less money without feeling that your lifestyle is suffering. And of course, the upside is that the stress and strains of work no longer apply. Overall, i'd much prefer to have less money, and a better quality of life than having to slog away at work.

 

[dodgy]

I plan to live on a simulated pension amount in my last year and if I can manage well it means I'm well prepared to retire. Hopefully I can join this thread at some point as a 'qualified' person

 

[welsh dragon]

I plan to live on a simulated pension amount in my last year and if I can manage well it means I'm well prepared to retire. Hopefully I can join this thread at some point as a 'qualified' person

The more, the merrier as they say

 

[screenman]

The more, the merrier as they say

I would disagree slightly, we need people working longer to pay for pensions.

 

[dodgy]

As long as you're only disagreeing 'slightly', I'm fine with that