I ER’d and …..
10. …. My portfolio tanked….
9. …. My money ran out…
8. ….. I was bored to tears…
7. …. I began fighting with my DW/DH…
6. …. I had a heart attack in the first 6 months…
5. …. I couldn’t keep up with inflation…
4. …. I had to use the credit cards to pay the bills….
3. …. I moved to a new community and I hate it….
2. …. I had to go back to work….
1. …. It was the worst mistake I ever made….
Is it just me or do others wonder why we don’t get more input on the Board along the above lines. I know people don’t like to discuss their troubles but…… Seems to me that by and large we get a pretty rosy picture of life in ER from those who have done well in ER. There have to be some lessons to be learned from those who hit a few potholes along the way. Don’t ya thnk? Wonder what percent, overall, are successful and happy in ER vs. percent struggling and unhappy in ER? My guess would be about 50-50. We only hear from one of those 50s on this Board. Maybe we should have a separate section –“Big Mistakes to Avoid!” or “Don’t Do This!” something like that. Anybody have any other candidates for the Top Ten we don’t seem to be hearing?
Donner
10. …. My portfolio tanked….
9. …. My money ran out…
8. ….. I was bored to tears…
7. …. I began fighting with my DW/DH…
6. …. I had a heart attack in the first 6 months…
5. …. I couldn’t keep up with inflation…
4. …. I had to use the credit cards to pay the bills….
3. …. I moved to a new community and I hate it….
2. …. I had to go back to work….
1. …. It was the worst mistake I ever made….
Is it just me or do others wonder why we don’t get more input on the Board along the above lines. I know people don’t like to discuss their troubles but…… Seems to me that by and large we get a pretty rosy picture of life in ER from those who have done well in ER. There have to be some lessons to be learned from those who hit a few potholes along the way. Don’t ya thnk? Wonder what percent, overall, are successful and happy in ER vs. percent struggling and unhappy in ER? My guess would be about 50-50. We only hear from one of those 50s on this Board. Maybe we should have a separate section –“Big Mistakes to Avoid!” or “Don’t Do This!” something like that. Anybody have any other candidates for the Top Ten we don’t seem to be hearing?
Donner