Chasing retirement

[REWahoo]

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Originally Posted by Bigdawg A close friend of mine grew up near the adult film capital in SoCal. His older brother was an adult film actor. Guess what he got tired of doing?

Yet another example of how turning a fun hobby into work isn't always a great idea.

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I'd have to be in the "my worst day fishing (or insert hobby of your choice here) is better than my best day working" camp. At least as far 40 hours of megacorp type jobs with org charts, unpaid overtime, unrealistic deadlines, commutes and being inside an office building all week go. I do have some hobby income where the pay is a nice bonus.

[Out of Steam]

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Originally Posted by RobbieB I didn't hate my job but I didn't love it either. I liked it mostly, but I like doing whatever I want to do more.

This is very much my feeling. I've done interesting things, and have had short stretches of greatly enjoying my work, but I've never been where I loved it.

I've been ready to call it quits for a couple of years, but have 2 1/2 to 3 more years to go.

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Originally Posted by Bigdawg A close friend of mine grew up near the adult film capital in SoCal. His older brother was an adult film actor. Guess what he got tired of doing?

But he probably didn't resent a hard day at work!

Ha

[6miths]

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Originally Posted by Teacher Terry I teach an online college class by choice and would do it for free. Many people end up working a job they dislike because it supports their family and they don't have the skills to seek other options. I think this was especially true for the depression generation.

+1

I would (and do) certainly teach for free and back at the beginning of my career we weren't paid to teach. I find it very satisfying and keeps the mind moving. Fortunately, I am allowed great flexibility in doing it.