One in three not really REALLY retired ...

[Redbugdave]

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Originally Posted by jfn111 I retired two years ago Feb. I lasted a year and decided I needed to do something. I went out and got my RE License. I now work about 10 hours per week and make a little extra cash I don't need but I'm having fun.

That is great! It's not the money any more...it's having fun. Makes sense.

I have been thinking of applying with the FEMA Reserves to help out with disasters. Not for the money...but for the experience of helping people out and the adventure I think it would give.

[Khan]

I agree with intercst (my ER guru): "I'd rather sell a kidney than go back to work."

[Walt34]

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Originally Posted by jfn111 I retired two years ago Feb. I lasted a year and decided I needed to do something. I went out and got my RE License. I now work about 10 hours per week and make a little extra cash I don't need but I'm having fun.

It works because of those last four words.

[RAE]

I've been retired for 4 1/2 years now, and I'd say there is ZERO chance I will ever be returning to the workforce. I have way too many things to do to ever have time for work again, for one thing. And after being in complete control of my time these last 4+ years, I'm pretty sure I would not be able to handle someone telling me where I had to be and what I should be doing on a daily/weekly basis....those days are over! I don't see finances being an issue either....... and if that happens, there is room in my budget for some cuts if necessary.

[mystang52]

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Originally Posted by RAE I've been retired for 4 1/2 years now, and I'd say there is ZERO chance I will ever be returning to the workforce. I have way too many things to do to ever have time for work again, for one thing. And after being in complete control of my time these last 4+ years, I'm pretty sure I would not be able to handle someone telling me where I had to be and what I should be doing on a daily/weekly basis....those days are over! I don't see finances being an issue either....... and if that happens, there is room in my budget for some cuts if necessary.

+1 You hit the nail on the head.

[jfn111]

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Originally Posted by Redbugdave That is great! It's not the money any more...it's having fun. Makes sense. I have been thinking of applying with the FEMA Reserves to help out with disasters. Not for the money...but for the experience of helping people out and the adventure I think it would give.

Adventures are part of retirement. Go for it.