The Retirement Thread

[rich p]

Never looked back, never been back.

That's what the rear view mirror is for though, to be fair.

 

[Dirk]

I worked at the same place for over 30 years. The day I retired in simply walked out of the door, got in my car and drove home. Never looked back, never been back.

I actually found it very easy to adjust, as I never really took work that seriously anyway.
I still drop into the office occasionally with a bag of cakes for my old colleagues, just to cheer them up.

 

[dodgy]

The last day scenarios have played in my mind many times, interesting to hear how it worked out for you who have been through it.

 

[Dirk]

The last day scenarios have played in my mind many times, interesting to hear how it worked out for you who have been through it.

I wouldn't let it worry you.
If you have the right mindset, it's the easiest thing in the world just to walk away.

 

[dodgy]

Oh no, I'm not worrying about it all, more fantasising if anything

 

[screenman]

60 minute swim in sea and 40 minutes in the pool this afternoon, the rehydration process begins shortly.

 

[Dirk]

Fixing the stiff hinges on my caravan door this morning. Got them all done and found I was one rivet short to finish the job.
Quick 12 mile return ride, on my Willi Asole, into Screwfix in Barnstaple to pick up a pack of 900 mixed rivets; should be enough to see me out.
Caravan door is now smooth as silk and ready for our trip to Cornwall next week.

 

[petek]

I never quite 'got' those former colleagues who retired and then 'popped in' back to work for a chat and a catch up.
That said , training 'away-days' excepted or work-related conferences; I never socialised with colleagues outside of working hours.
Never been back, never wanted to go back.

 

[Drago]

When I retired, I quit for good. I don't want to be one of those saddo's who goes back as a civvy hanging on for bits of gossip, no matter how much they pay me.

 

[Dirk]

I tend to drop in the office with some cakes for the lads occasionally.
Maybe I was fortunate in that I got on very well with my colleagues in a very small office (there were only three of us).
The job can be forgotten; friendships forged over many years cannot.

 

[Drago]

Aye, I'm still in contact with many current and ex coppers.

 

[Will Spin]

Earlier this year, after about 18 months of retirement my old work contacted me asking if I'd like to go back (we've got just the job for you, we can make it easy, part time if you want, others will do all the work blah blah blah). I thought about it for about 0.5 secs then I remembered all those days I'd spent looking out of the window thinking I could be out there riding my bike. Woke up in the night a couple of days later in a cold sweat having dreamt I'd told them yes, phew.

 

[Dirk]

Earlier this year, after about 18 months of retirement my old work contacted me asking if I'd like to go back (we've got just the job for you, we can make it easy, part time if you want, others will do all the work blah blah blah). I thought about it for about 0.5 secs then I remembered all those days I'd spent looking out of the window thinking I could be out there riding my bike. Woke up in the night a couple of days later in a cold sweat having dreamt I'd told them yes, phew.

I quite often get asked if I'd go back.
The answer usually ends with 'off'.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Boring and non-eventful day for the retirees?

 

[Drago]

Had a bit of a headache today so just mooched about at home.