49, and thinking about early retirement

sonny · 10-26-2007, 08:38 PM

Hi, my name is Sonny, and I'm a newbie here. This is my first post. This internet has got to be the best thing since sliced bread. I'm so happy I GIS'd this forum.

I've been thinking more and more on retiring at 50. I don't really enjoy my job like I did. And the pressure is starting to wear on my shoulders. I've saved enough to live kinda comfortably if I spend it wisely.

I'm kinda scared to actually call it quits. It seems like such a big change. So i'm wondering in a big way... are there others in my shoes out there too ?

Gee.. I have so many thoughts and questions .. but for my first post, I'd just like to keep it simple .. and say Hello to everyone.

Sonny

martyb · 10-26-2007, 08:56 PM

Hi sonny! Yep, you betcha, there are LOTS of folks around here who are thinking like you are! In fact, this place is the mother lode of people thinking just like you! Welcome to the board. If/when you feel comfortable to post & share some details of your situation it'll help us to know where you're coming from & where you might be headed, retirement wise. Lots of very knowledgeable people here who can answer most questions you might have.

marty

RetireeRobert · 10-26-2007, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by sonny

Hi, my name is Sonny, and I'm a newbie here. This is my first post. This internet has got to be the best thing since sliced bread. I'm so happy I GIS'd this forum.

I've been thinking more and more on retiring at 50. I don't really enjoy my job like I did. And the pressure is starting to wear on my shoulders. I've saved enough to live kinda comfortably if I spend it wisely.

I'm kinda scared to actually call it quits. It seems like such a big change. So i'm wondering in a big way... are there others in my shoes out there too ?

Gee.. I have so many thoughts and questions .. but for my first post, I'd just like to keep it simple .. and say Hello to everyone.

Sonny

Welcome, you've come to the right place. Start reading around the forum, especially sections like FIRE AND MONEY, and perhaps LIFE AFTER FIRE, and you will find many people walking your walk.

Later, try sharing a few details and/or asking questions you have. You will find much encouragement and mucho much good advice.

**bssc** · 10-27-2007, 01:14 AM

Welcome

I second the statement that you have come to the right place. Lots of stories to motivate you in the archives. What you are feeling is normal, I am still working and I have my concerns but that's normal.

Sandy · 10-27-2007, 06:48 AM

Sonny,

Let me welcome you as well. There is lots of information here to anwer your questions and a good group of like-minded people. Some members have graciously organized many of the common issues so check those out. We look forward to your contributions and questions.

TexasGal · 10-27-2007, 09:47 AM

Sonny,

Welcome! You found the right place for ER discussion and questions.

Make yourself at home.

TG

Dawg54 · 10-27-2007, 07:49 PM

Welcome! If you have the portfolio to retire, do so. You won't be sorry. You can always work part time if you do get bored and/or need a little extra spending money.

Donzo · 10-29-2007, 02:17 PM

You sound just like me in April of 06, when I found this forum. After reading and crunching #'s - I retired June 30 of 06 at age 49.

Welcome and keep reading!

Wheel · 10-29-2007, 05:31 PM

I'm another 49 yo that pulled the plug in 2006. Sonny, your post could have been written by me 18 months ago! I posted on this forum, got a TREMENDOUS amount of encouragement and haven't looked back since. If you've got kids, you'll find that the time you can spend with them once you ER is beyond value. I've got a senior in High School, and we've gone on trips looking at colleges, and had tremendous fun. If you're set financially, go for it. You won't regret it! Also, I echo what others have said already. Read through the posts and you'll be amazed how much you learn!

10-26-2007, 08:38 PM	#1
sonny Confused about dryer sheets Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: guelph Posts: 3	49, and thinking about early retirement Hi, my name is Sonny, and I'm a newbie here. This is my first post. This internet has got to be the best thing since sliced bread. I'm so happy I GIS'd this forum. I've been thinking more and more on retiring at 50. I don't really enjoy my job like I did. And the pressure is starting to wear on my shoulders. I've saved enough to live kinda comfortably if I spend it wisely. I'm kinda scared to actually call it quits. It seems like such a big change. So i'm wondering in a big way... are there others in my shoes out there too ? Gee.. I have so many thoughts and questions .. but for my first post, I'd just like to keep it simple .. and say Hello to everyone. Sonny

10-27-2007, 01:14 AM	#4
bssc Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,900	Welcome I second the statement that you have come to the right place. Lots of stories to motivate you in the archives. What you are feeling is normal, I am still working and I have my concerns but that's normal. __________________ Angels danced on the day that you were born.

10-27-2007, 06:48 AM	#5
Sandy Full time employment: Posting here. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 856	Sonny, Let me welcome you as well. There is lots of information here to anwer your questions and a good group of like-minded people. Some members have graciously organized many of the common issues so check those out. We look forward to your contributions and questions. __________________ I would not have anyone adopt my mode of living...but I would have each one be very careful to find out and pursue his own way, and not his father's or his mother's or his neighbor's instead. Thoreau, Walden

10-27-2007, 07:49 PM	#7
Dawg54 Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mississippi Posts: 3,327	Welcome! If you have the portfolio to retire, do so. You won't be sorry. You can always work part time if you do get bored and/or need a little extra spending money. __________________ Full time golf bum.......

10-29-2007, 02:17 PM	#8
Donzo Full time employment: Posting here. Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 531	You sound just like me in April of 06, when I found this forum. After reading and crunching #'s - I retired June 30 of 06 at age 49. Welcome and keep reading! __________________ Freed at 49. You only live once - live it

10-26-2007, 08:56 PM	#2
martyb Full time employment: Posting here. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 503	Hi sonny! Yep, you betcha, there are LOTS of folks around here who are thinking like you are! In fact, this place is the mother lode of people thinking just like you! Welcome to the board. If/when you feel comfortable to post & share some details of your situation it'll help us to know where you're coming from & where you might be headed, retirement wise. Lots of very knowledgeable people here who can answer most questions you might have. marty

10-27-2007, 09:47 AM	#6
TexasGal Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 230	Sonny, Welcome! You found the right place for ER discussion and questions. Make yourself at home. TG

10-29-2007, 05:31 PM	#9
Wheel Dryer sheet wannabe Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 23	I'm another 49 yo that pulled the plug in 2006. Sonny, your post could have been written by me 18 months ago! I posted on this forum, got a TREMENDOUS amount of encouragement and haven't looked back since. If you've got kids, you'll find that the time you can spend with them once you ER is beyond value. I've got a senior in High School, and we've gone on trips looking at colleges, and had tremendous fun. If you're set financially, go for it. You won't regret it! Also, I echo what others have said already. Read through the posts and you'll be amazed how much you learn! __________________ "The surest sign that there is intelligent life out there is that they haven't tried to contact us yet." Calvin & Hobbes

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