Redbugdave
Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
I am nearing 50 years old, married, no kids, and have had everything paid off for the past several years...everything looks pretty rosy. I work for the Feds, so I am shackled by "The Golden Handcuffs" benefits package.
Probably much like most of you. And every day I plan, doing my time, knowing I will be able to gain my freedom in the near future to follow my dreams. However I have regrets. (Possibly suffering a man's version of "change of life"?). If I had done it differently, (20-20 hindsight), when I were younger, I think I would have gone into business for myself.
Most of us on these forums work(ed) for someone else. Big businesses/institutions, the military, federal govt, etc. Maybe because it is "safe", had benefits, and paid OK. Not as many folks that have their own businesses seem to retire early and be on these forums. Maybe the passion of self employment makes life more enjoyable...
Any of you have these feelings or regrets? Does this make sense? How do you cope?
Probably much like most of you. And every day I plan, doing my time, knowing I will be able to gain my freedom in the near future to follow my dreams. However I have regrets. (Possibly suffering a man's version of "change of life"?). If I had done it differently, (20-20 hindsight), when I were younger, I think I would have gone into business for myself.
Most of us on these forums work(ed) for someone else. Big businesses/institutions, the military, federal govt, etc. Maybe because it is "safe", had benefits, and paid OK. Not as many folks that have their own businesses seem to retire early and be on these forums. Maybe the passion of self employment makes life more enjoyable...
Any of you have these feelings or regrets? Does this make sense? How do you cope?