I Like Retirement

[JEBar]

yep, I've decided that I like retirement

Question: How many days in a week?
Answer: 6 Saturdays, 1 Sunday and you know when it's Sunday that's when the heavy paper comes.

Question: When is a retiree's bedtime?
Answer: Three hours after he falls asleep in the recliner.

Question: How many retirees to change a light bulb?
Answer: Only one, but it might take all day.

Question: What's the biggest gripe of retirees?
Answer: There is not enough time to get everything done.

Question: Why don't retirees mind being called Seniors?
Answer: The term comes with a 10% discount.

Question: Among retirees what is considered formal attire?
Answer: Tied shoes.

Question: Why do retirees count pennies?
Answer: They are the only ones who have the time.

Question: Why are retirees so slow to clean out the basement, attic or garage?
Answer: They know that as soon as they do, one of their adult kids will want to store stuff there.

Question: What do retirees call a long lunch?
Answer: Normal.

Question: What is the best way to describe retirement?
Answer: The never ending Coffee Break.

Question: What's the biggest advantage of going back to school as a retiree?
Answer: If you cut classes, no one calls your parents.

Question: Why does a retiree often say he doesn't miss work, but misses the people he used to work with?
Answer: He is too polite to tell the whole truth.

Question: What do you do all week?
Answer: Monday through Friday, Nothing ... Saturday & Sunday, I rest.

Always Remember This: You don't stop laughing because you grow old, you grow old because you stop laughing.

 

[Elf]

Every person looks at retirement differently .Today is my 68th birthday and I love what I do which is Industrial commercial construction .We are not big timers nor have I made a lot of money .What gives me great joy is that all my employees are disabled or hard to place veterans .I'm up at 3:30 most mornings to go out to work with the guys (4-10) and build buildings .

I'd like to semi retire when i'm 85 and since my doctor has said my generation is programmed to live to be 125 I'm just past my half life .

 

[Sr.MailMan]

What's bad about retirement ? You NEVER get a day off !

 

[JEBar]

Every person looks at retirement differently .

absolutely, couldn't agree more .... the first time I retired was after spending over 34 years working in NC's prison system .... the second time was after 10+ years working in RV sales .... no regrets about working in either; in fact for the most part, I enjoyed going to work .... over the years I worked with way too many folks who worked all their lives, retired, got sick and died .... I decided that I want to enjoy however many days I have left .... we travel about half of the year in our camper and are at home the other half

 

[Smitty901]

Retired once was not ready. So a short term position turned into another career . Looking at an exit and retiring from that one also soon , that will be the last of my paid working life. I will be ready this time.

 

[JEBar]

years ago I was told that I'd know when it was time to retire and for me that proved to be correct, both times ... my dad once told me when you are thinking about retirement take a look at the amount of money you will be bringing home not working .... compare that to the amount you are bringing home working .... the difference is what you are actually working for

 

[Buckeyejake]

Right now I'm in a semi retirement mode. My job as a sale representative allows me to work as much as I want. So I'm easing into retirement a little bit more each year. Another extra week in Florida in the winter each year.

Worked really hard early in my career and saved for retirement. I believe I've financially prepared. But, it's a crap shoot. It all is controlled by your health.

 

[Smitty901]

years ago I was told that I'd know when it was time to retire and for me that proved to be correct, both times ... my dad once told me when you are thinking about retirement take a look at the amount of money you will be bringing home not working .... compare that to the amount you are bringing home working .... the difference is what you are actually working for

Leaving the Army and joining this side of life full time was a culture shock. I fell into a great position that paid very well and just got comfortable there.
It worked out well Grandchildren will make out when we die. I can walk away at anytime now with a second full retirement. While I still enjoy what I do the world is changing greed is taking the enjoyment out of it. Looking forward to more riding soon.

 

[Folks]

Leaving the Army and joining this side of life full time was a culture shock. I fell into a great position that paid very well and just got comfortable there.
It worked out well Grandchildren will make out when we die. I can walk away at anytime now with a second full retirement. While I still enjoy what I do the world is changing greed is taking the enjoyment out of it. Looking forward to more riding soon.

What was your Job in the Army, Smitty. Was or is your replacement or outside job related to your Army Job. I have son similarly looking to retire.

 

[Jeff Miller]

I'm sliding into retirement. Five years ago I tried to retire but they talked me into working 4 days and promised to kick me out the door after 8 hours. This month I turned 55 and had the retirement conversation again. Now I'm working 3 days and they are re-upping their efforts to kick me out the door after 8 hours.

I figured that in retirement I'd work 2-3 days a week doing something but the 1 day a week $8/hour job driving cars at the auto auction was likely to be more hobby than income. I looked at other work as well but nothing compares to the kind of change I can take down from my 3 day a week job so I'll continue to coast toward retirement working 3 days a week until one of us get tired of each other.

The nice thing about this gig is that I don't need it so the cash coming in is really helping my toy fund but I am still looking forward to the day when I don't have to go anywhere even 3 days a week.