[Ceafolks]

Originally Posted by hoseman

Anyone ever regret retiring too early?

No !!!...I like retiring. I've done it three times..this time I think I finally got it right.

[manaboutown]

The first time I retired I was 35. I had made some money from selling a large real estate investment. One day I ran into a woman I had dated in high school at the country club. She told me I was too young to retire. A few months later I found myself playing a lot of golf with 75 year olds, which was fine, but I wanted another challenge so I went back to work. I retired a second time in my early forties and bought a motor home and drove all over the country. A young lady starting an IP practice needed some help so I started working again. After that I worked a few more years but gave it all up at 52. Why work when one is only keeping 31-1/2% of what one earns? I have NEVER regretted hanging it up.

[hoseman]

Originally Posted by Roaddog53

I retired early from very stressful work after 35 years. When my finance guy came into my office late one day and asked if I heard of the Actuary Tables corps use, and than explained them, I set my goal on getting out. I was shocked by them. It basically says those that worked later in the ir years have a high probability of dying younger! That's how they reduce pensions in the long run. I saw to many I knew retire at a late stage than shortly died thereafter. One of the best advice I got.

Great responses and very appreciated as I'm trying to make a decision.

Roaddog - ir years?

[Roaddog53]

Originally Posted by hoseman

Great responses and very appreciated as I'm trying to make a decision.

Roaddog - ir years?

Later in their years.. Sorry .
Again, the later that you work, the sooner you will die based on the tables. Look them up.. GE started it, all followed suit.

[2 Oldcrabs]

Originally Posted by hoseman

Anyone ever regret retiring too early?

Retired at 50. Wish I had done it at 45. Now 58 and you would have to put a gun to my back to get me back to work. I may even fight you for that gun.

[tag460]

I retired at age 52 a year ago and enjoying every minute of it!

[l2ridehd]

WOW everyone retired so young. I retired the first time at 50 after 30 years at Megacorp and became very bored after about 6 months. So went back to work for another Mid Size company for 14 years and retired again this year. But I really loved what I did. Looked forward to going to work every day. Been about 8 months now and the headhunters are still calling. So far not interested, but one had a really challenging opportunity that did peak my interest. He even agreed to my outrageous money demands. It involved a lot of international travel which I did once before and grew tired doing. So after a few discussions I decided as fun as it sounded, to stay retired. Soon as the house in VA sells, we will be on our way to TV.

[ariel]

Originally Posted by kittygilchrist

congratulations! i retired 3 years ago accidentally due to federal cutbacks. turns out I'm happy as a clam. (not sure why clams are happy. do they sleep in too?)
Miss Kitty soon to be in Gilchrist. Welcome...what village will you be in?

Hi Miss Kitty! Much luck to you! We are in Hadley. Have had the place for a little over a year - coming back and forth. Really looking forward to being able to stay!

[rjn5656]

Never looked back.

As my kids say, "we are living the live

[keithwand]

I decided at 48 that I was tired of traveling so quit working.
That was in 2002.
11 years have sped by!
You only go around once.

[Kelsie52]

Retired at 58 --2 years ago after working 40 years ---moved here 2 days later ---do not have time to regret it !!! toooooo busy ---

[USSGompers]

I was able to retire at 57. If it was not for the VA medical benefits- I would have never even thought about it. Hubby (who is already retired) begged me to do it. It was a great decision, Took me months to not sleep after 6AM!!!! I now can linger around in bed till 8AM, read the paper (which I NEVER had a chance to do) in the morning and plan my day.

I can now go on trips without begging my boss for time off!! I am free!!!

I have been working since I was 15 (lied about my age) and feel that life is too short!

How many times have we heard about someone that finally retired, started to receive SS benefits and died a few months later???? Not me. I have 4 years before I am 62. If I drop dead now, it's all worth it!!

I have been able to travel all over the world while in the Navy and after and have done so much in my life, I always tell my family that if I were to die today- it would be okay!!

If that sounds morbid, then I am sorry. Only speaking the truth.

[birdawg]

Originally Posted by USSGompers

I was able to retire at 57. If it was not for the VA medical benefits- I would have never even thought about it. Hubby (who is already retired) begged me to do it. It was a great decision, Took me months to not sleep after 6AM!!!! I now can linger around in bed till 8AM, read the paper (which I NEVER had a chance to do) in the morning and plan my day.

I can now go on trips without begging my boss for time off!! I am free!!!

I have been working since I was 15 (lied about my age) and feel that life is too short!

How many times have we heard about someone that finally retired, started to receive SS benefits and died a few months later???? Not me. I have 4 years before I am 62. If I drop dead now, it's all worth it!!

I have been able to travel all over the world while in the Navy and after and have done so much in my life, I always tell my family that if I were to die today- it would be okay!!

If that sounds morbid, then I am sorry. Only speaking the truth.

Thank you for your service

[railroadman]

My plans are to retire next year, after 37 years with the railroad. I will be 57 and move to the villages, and start enjoying life. Can't wait to start dancing the nights away!

[getdul981]

Originally Posted by railroadman

My plans are to retire next year, after 37 years with the railroad. I will be 57 and move to the villages, and start enjoying life. Can't wait to start dancing the nights away!

C'mon down!! I've been retired since 2001 from the same railroad with 35 years service. Since I retired, I don't know when I had time to work.

(Thanks for the calendar)