The Retirement Thread

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kingrollo

kingrollo

Guru
Dirk said:
Morning all :hello:


Nope. Couldn't wait.
It costs quite a bit to actually go to work.
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Thing is I will be 60 - going on 19 !!!
 
gavroche

gavroche

Getting old but not past it
Location
North Wales
kingrollo said:
Just totted up my pensions - and I can retire in just over a year - and would pick £300 pm less than if I work (affordable).

However the thought of retiring absolutely terrifies me

Did anyone else feel like this ?
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No.

Congratulations to @Dave7 . 🍾🍾 Mrs Dave 7 deserves a medal. ^_^

@Mo1959 , I hope Molly will soon recover her appetite . How old is she and are you insured?
 
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kingrollo said:
Just totted up my pensions - and I can retire in just over a year - and would pick £300 pm less than if I work (affordable).

However the thought of retiring absolutely terrifies me

Did anyone else feel like this ?
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No, I couldn't wait, I went a year early. I think some people do find the move to retirement scary or worrying but once you've retired it just becomes normal, having interests or hobbies helps things.
 
Dave7

Dave7

Legendary Member
Location
Cheshire
kingrollo said:
Just totted up my pensions - and I can retire in just over a year - and would pick £300 pm less than if I work (affordable).

However the thought of retiring absolutely terrifies me

Did anyone else feel like this ?
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How do I put a GIANT NO!!!
Worked 48 years (apart from a few months after a company went bump overnight) and quite enjoyed my job but when I got the chance I snatched it and never looked back.
Enjoy.
 
welsh dragon

welsh dragon

Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
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Paulus

Paulus

Started young, and still going.
Location
Barnet,
kingrollo said:
Just totted up my pensions - and I can retire in just over a year - and would pick £300 pm less than if I work (affordable).

However the thought of retiring absolutely terrifies me

Did anyone else feel like this ?
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Not me. I planned to go a year before putting in my resignation.
Just make sure you have interests, hobbies and things to do, such as cycling. Have a focus for each day so you don't stay in bed or plonk yourself in front of the scourge that is daytime television.
If it is the financial thing that scares you, it all works out. Less travel costs for a start.
Retirement is the way forward. You will live it. Look at it as the next phase of your life. :okay::cuppa:
 
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Dirk

Dirk

If 6 Was 9
Location
Watchet
Paulus said:
You as well^_^
64, nearly 65, still thinking I'm 19, but the body sometimes disagrees
I retired at 60. I'm loving it.
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@kingrollo It would seem that the general concensus is - not to worry and just retire.
We all had moments of doubt, I'm sure, but you'll be fine.

PS. Just found out that an old mate of mine from up country, has died aged 59. He was a workaholic. :sad:
 
kingrollo

kingrollo

Guru
Dirk said:
@kingrollo It would seem that the general concensus is - not to worry and just retire.
We all had moments of doubt, I'm sure, but you'll be fine.

PS. Just found out that an old mate of mine from up country, has died aged 59. He was a workaholic. :sad:
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Thing is - my lifestyle and things I enjoy are all geared to being young. The best years are behind me. Ive spent all my life striving to make things better - now im closing in on the big 60 - its done - thats it - all the hopes I had have gone. Im old.
 
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