“Purpose” in Retirement -

[Koolau]

PNW is another option for healthcare and cancer treatment. That's probably where I would look at especially the Portland area, but really not looking! As I'm sure you are aware there is a close connection between PNW folks and Hawaii people, Hawaii people moving for jobs and PNWers coming here to escape weather.

Our health systems on Oahu already have "partnerships" I guess you would call them with cancer centers in TX and CA. I'm sure there are several centers throughout the Mainland that would be good.

Ironically, I've known several people who have gone for treatment on the Mainland and not one has survived more than about a year. When my time comes, I think I'd rather spend my remaining time with friends and/or family rather than chasing a "cure" or treatment in my last months. Of course, I might change my mind when staring down that particular barrel. Heh, heh, hope I don't find out.

 

[aja8888]

What was that line from Jerry Maguire? "Show me the money."

Heh, heh, Show THEM the money. It's an aphrodisiac.

Old joke: He told her he had piles and she thought he meant money.

It's me that doesn't seem to feel any attraction to a female. It's not about money at all.

 

[street]

What was that line from Jerry Maguire? "Show me the money."

Heh, heh, Show THEM the money. It's an aphrodisiac.

Old joke: He told her he had piles and she thought he meant money.

LOL

 

[ArmchairMillionaire]

Please help me find the elusive Purpose in my retirement .

My background -
We both retired in 2015, am 68 & DW 63, worked hard for 30yrs after coming to US with a professional degree but as dirt poor legal immigrants...

I volunteer 4 days in a month at nearby free clinics, wife does weekly Meals on Wheels...

How do/did you find that purpose, please share, maybe although late in life I can start doing that activity .

Thanks & regards

Here's what I can contribute:
I plan on retiring next year at the end of June. Right now, my only volunteer work involves the FIRST™ Robotics annual district co-opertition™ (what they call a competition, but where teams also help other teams succeed)

I volunteer as a Judge, but there are so many roles available. Personally, I feel this is a good way to encourage the younger generations to excel in design, engineering, electrical, fabrication, and all around team and leadership roles.

My plan after retirement is to continue volunteering with FIRST™ but that's only one weekend a year. I am also thinking about volunteering with a local theater group as I helped with lighting and sound back when I was attending a community college and I really enjoyed it.

We don't have any pets, but I was thinking about donating some time to our local animal shelter.

I'm somewhat well-versed with the National Electric Code and I love working on older homes (not just wiring, but most aspects of remodeling) so I am thinking about volunteering with our local Habitat For Humanity™ or maybe some other local charity that helps people with affordable housing.

Otherwise, for you, you need something to look forward to every day when you get out of bed. This will help with the boredom and help you have a good day. That's not saying you have to have every day planned, but have some events or activities planned out for your future, and look forward to them when you wake up. Since you're in a good financial position, maybe start looking up musical concerts or recitals you might enjoy and buy tickets to them. Or if there are other touring events (comedians, inspirational speakers, whatever you think you might enjoy) coming to your area, get tickets and start going to these events. I don't know where you live, but if there aren't many venues in your area, look into getting tickets for shows wherever they are and make a little vacation out of the event. We're doing that in a couple of weeks to go see Stevie Wonder perform while he's still alive. So many of the classics are gone, and while the "tribute" shows try to capture their legacy, it's nice to be able to see the original artists perform - even if they are getting up in age.

The possibilities are almost endless. You have the Internet. Start looking up topics you think might interest you. You can always try them. If you find you didn't enjoy certain ones, well, at least you got out there and tried something.

That's my plan for when I retire. At least within our financial constraints.

Hopefully this helps.
-AM

 

[Lewis Clark]

... When my time comes, I think I'd rather spend my remaining time with friends and/or family rather than chasing a "cure" or treatment in my last months. Of course, I might change my mind when staring down that particular barrel. Heh, heh, hope I don't find out.

To me, this is why the book "Being Mortal" is so important.

The main point is to think out these issues well before they become time-critical, and decide what we want for ourselves when our remining life span becomes short. And to make sure those who will be making decisions on our behalf understand our wishes.