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Originally Posted by OhioBuckeye
Oh boy, don't know if you were talked into it by someone that's already retired & told you how great it was, FOR HIM & you took him like it's that way for everyone. I'm retired from Fo. Mo. Co. after 38 yrs. I'll be retired for 11 yrs. this April. I started thinking about retiring 2 yrs. before I actually did. I was always told, if there's any doubt that you don't want to retire, DON'T. You'll know when, especially when things don't start going right at work. Myself, I retired because I had put money in my 401k for 25 yrs. & that wasn't soon enough but I was surprise to see what was actually in my 401k. Also the Big 3 auto companies gave us a buyout, wasn't as great as some people thought but it was enough to ALMOST paid for a new Ford Escape. Don't retire if you're not ready or you will regret it & it sounds like you did. Don't know how old you are but if you're at retirement age & have your home paid for. Whew, I would seriously think about it so you can enjoy retirement before you get to old, then you'll start regretting that I'm to old & don't feel like doing anything. Hope this helps a little. Take care & Merry Christmas!  |
Actually I did it mainly for my husband. He is 69 and has been retired for some time now. He is getting tired of taking care of big house, etc. and wanted to move down to Florida. I will be 60 in Feb.
I guess there is a bit of an age difference. And yes I do not think I was ready. Should have waited 2 or 3 years. I am starting to get adjusted.
Merry Christmas 🎄