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06-18-2010, 01:15 PM
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ROTFLMAO! No, but it's a good fit!
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I used to be “Thinker25” here. Retired at 62, now 73 (in 2021), no regrets & single again. I love it. I’m in RI.
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06-18-2010, 01:29 PM
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CONGRATS- Wish you all the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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06-18-2010, 01:41 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
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Location: Rio Grande Valley
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Originally Posted by David1961
Congratulations. Was there anything specific that caused you to retire now?
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He just had to make sure he could afford that new gas grill first! LOL!
Audrey
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06-18-2010, 02:00 PM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by audreyh1
He just had to make sure he could afford that new gas grill first! LOL!
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LOL! But wrong gender "SHE had to make sure SHE could afford that new gas grill first!"
Well, that certainly is a major priority (a gas grill) when considering such things as retirement
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I used to be “Thinker25” here. Retired at 62, now 73 (in 2021), no regrets & single again. I love it. I’m in RI.
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06-18-2010, 02:03 PM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
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Your gonna love it here on the FIRE side. Congrats on bailing out while you can still enjoy life. Its a beautiful thing.
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A todos los amantes del mundo. No importa el color de su piel, la pasion es universal.
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Any day your on this side of the grass is a good day.
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06-18-2010, 02:07 PM
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Thanks, everyone - keep it coming! I haven't sent the email yet (it's not 4:59 yet)... I really appreciate the support and the next two weeks will be entertaining.
They can't even cut me off from the internet access because I have my team's pager right now so I need access... just a coincidence. I suppose someone could come get it but not likely.
I'm not leaving mad - I'm just leaving. I don't plan to leave a trail of carnage behind. Just a little mess because they aren't staffed for any shortage.
I've said for a while that they needed to feel some pain before things would get better there. I believe I am about to provide same.
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I used to be “Thinker25” here. Retired at 62, now 73 (in 2021), no regrets & single again. I love it. I’m in RI.
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06-18-2010, 02:16 PM
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Congratulations and happy birthday! All the best to you.
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06-18-2010, 02:45 PM
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Right now I'm kind of stressed - it's been very hard not telling anyone what was up and trying to work. Luckily I work at home on Fridays. Sooooo that has its advantages in this situation.
I'm absolutely certain of what I'm doing, but I am definitely stressed right now. It has been a rough year. Two more weeks and I'll stop having to think about it all.
One of my retired friends said it took her 2 years to get over the stress.
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I used to be “Thinker25” here. Retired at 62, now 73 (in 2021), no regrets & single again. I love it. I’m in RI.
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06-18-2010, 02:52 PM
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Congratulations on your upcoming retirement, and Happy Birthday this weekend!
I suspect your life is going to improve dramatically in the near future. It does take a while to shed the stress (not sure I am completely done even after 7 months). It's sort of like an onion - - you peel off one layer and discover more beneath. But, the process is quite enjoyable.
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Already we are boldly launched upon the deep; but soon we shall be lost in its unshored, harbourless immensities. - - H. Melville, 1851.
Happily retired since 2009, at age 61. Best years of my life by far!
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06-18-2010, 02:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by W2R
Congratulations on your upcoming retirement, and Happy Birthday this weekend!
I suspect your life is going to improve dramatically in the near future.
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Thanks! I expect vast improvement!
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I used to be “Thinker25” here. Retired at 62, now 73 (in 2021), no regrets & single again. I love it. I’m in RI.
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06-18-2010, 03:03 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
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I think we must have worked at the same place. Congratulations
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06-18-2010, 03:05 PM
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Congrats Thinker!
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06-18-2010, 03:05 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
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Oh man! With so many people retiring, it is not going to be fun doing shopping on week days any more, when I expect stores and shops to be empty.
Just kidding! Congrats!
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06-18-2010, 03:11 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
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Good point. I did the same thing, inadvertently, when in 2007 I switched from working 20 hours a week to 12 hours a week, making me ineligible for group health insurance coverage. However, because I made this change on the second day of the month, I retained group health coverage for that entire month and did not have to go on COBRA until the following month. So kudos to you for realizing that beforehand.
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Retired in late 2008 at age 45. Cashed in company stock, bought a lot of shares in a big bond fund and am living nicely off its dividends. IRA, SS, and a pension await me at age 60 and later. No kids, no debts.
"I want my money working for me instead of me working for my money!"
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06-18-2010, 03:19 PM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
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Thanks for the Stones video! One of my faves - and oh so true in this case. Free to do what I want... interesting the twists and turns life throws at you.
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I used to be “Thinker25” here. Retired at 62, now 73 (in 2021), no regrets & single again. I love it. I’m in RI.
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06-18-2010, 04:09 PM
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FWIW - I just sent the resignation letter and quickly signed out of the company computer system. Wheeeeeeeeeeeee!
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I used to be “Thinker25” here. Retired at 62, now 73 (in 2021), no regrets & single again. I love it. I’m in RI.
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06-18-2010, 04:35 PM
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Damn - what a great way to start a weekend! Congratulations!! Now shut that pager off.....
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06-18-2010, 04:39 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KM
Damn - what a great way to start a weekend! Congratulations!! Now shut that pager off.....
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Thanks - unfortunately I can't shut the pager off - I need to work 2 more weeks. But it is unlikely to go off.
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I used to be “Thinker25” here. Retired at 62, now 73 (in 2021), no regrets & single again. I love it. I’m in RI.
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06-18-2010, 05:35 PM
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Thanks for the detailed description of they whys and wherefores of your retirement. My personal experience is that DW and I spend less than we expected, so I think you are correct in your lack of worry about finances. We have the same attitude: if it looks like we are spending too much, we will cut back. No big deal.
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06-18-2010, 05:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ScottFromUtah
Thanks for the detailed description of they whys and wherefores of your retirement. My personal experience is that DW and I spend less than we expected, so I think you are correct in your lack of worry about finances. We have the same attitude: if it looks like we are spending too much, we will cut back. No big deal.
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Thanks - I think it will be a good adventure! And I'm sure I have overbudgeted in many areas. I am spreadsheet-mad...
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