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[waday]

 

[smoke665]

@waday when you're retired, you "almost" miss having something like Friday to look forward to. LOL

 

[limr30 3]

@waday when you're retired, you "almost" miss having something like Friday to look forward to. LOL

I don't know about Wade, but I'm going to have to fix that first clause to say "IF you ever get a chance to retire..."

 

[smoke665]

I don't know about Wade, but I'm going to have to fix that first clause to say "IF you ever get a chance to retire..."

My father died at 62 without ever getting the chance to enjoy the fruits of his labor. I on the other hand always view work as a means to an end. Early on my goal was to retire comfortably at 55. Throughout my work career I concentrated on doing those things I was good at rather than what I enjoyed. I missed the goal by 2 years, retired at 57. Unfortunately had to come out of retirement partially 2 years later when medical expenses threatened to rapidly deplete the savings. At least I was able to work from where ever I had my laptop, and cell phone, in a manner that didn't totally tie me down. Thankfully I was able to phase even that out within a couple of years.

 

[terri34 6]

And a happy Monday morning to you, too, Wade.

 

[tirediron]

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Hey! Lady! Let's get a move on... I've got things to do.

 

[terri34 6]

He’s very overdue for a groom! Usually cut him short at the beginning of August but have just been trimming his nails and giving him baths at home. Going to go online right now and make an appointment for him for this week.

Look how straggly

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Wow! What a beautiful trail! I bet he loves it.

 

[limr30 3]

I don't know about Wade, but I'm going to have to fix that first clause to say "IF you ever get a chance to retire..."

My father died at 62 without ever getting the chance to enjoy the fruits of his labor. I on the other hand always view work as a means to an end. Early on my goal was to retire comfortably at 55. Throughout my work career I concentrated on doing those things I was good at rather than what I enjoyed. I missed the goal by 2 years, retired at 57. Unfortunately had to come out of retirement partially 2 years later when medical expenses threatened to rapidly deplete the savings. At least I was able to work from where ever I had my laptop, and cell phone, in a manner that didn't totally tie me down.

It's sad that your father died so young. My own father lived well past retirement, though he didn't really stop working. He was a large-machinery mechanic, worked for the union. He actually retired when I was still in single-digits, I think (he was already 54 when I was born) but because he had a good reputation and had skills that few people did in the area, he kept working on things that people would bring to him: flatbeds, cement mixers, well-drilling rigs. I spend my childhood climbing on trucks, dodging welding sparks, and breathing in a lot of diesel fumes There was so much oil and fuel soaked into the back yard that it took years for grass to start growing again after he finally stopped taking jobs.

As for me, I've taken a long round-about way to a 'steady' job, so there's no way I'll be able to retire in my 50s. Luckily there is a way for me to "buy back" the time I worked as an adjunct when money was not being put into a retirement fund and add it to my official total that counts towards when I can retire from this job with a pension.

So yeah, I'm late to the game, but then again, the time I spent getting here was not time wasted.

 

[waday]

I don't know about Wade, but I'm going to have to fix that first clause to say "IF you ever get a chance to retire..."

My father died at 62 without ever getting the chance to enjoy the fruits of his labor. I on the other hand always view work as a means to an end. Early on my goal was to retire comfortably at 55. Throughout my work career I concentrated on doing those things I was good at rather than what I enjoyed. I missed the goal by 2 years, retired at 57. Unfortunately had to come out of retirement partially 2 years later when medical expenses threatened to rapidly deplete the savings. At least I was able to work from where ever I had my laptop, and cell phone, in a manner that didn't totally tie me down.

It's sad that your father died so young. My own father lived well past retirement, though he didn't really stop working. He was a large-machinery mechanic, worked for the union. He actually retired when I was still in single-digits, I think (he was already 54 when I was born) but because he had a good reputation and had skills that few people did in the area, he kept working on things that people would bring to him: flatbeds, cement mixers, well-drilling rigs. I spend my childhood climbing on trucks, dodging welding sparks, and breathing in a lot of diesel fumes There was so much oil and fuel soaked into the back yard that it took years for grass to start growing again after he finally stopped taking jobs.

As for me, I've taken a long round-about way to a 'steady' job, so there's no way I'll be able to retire in my 50s. Luckily there is a way for me to "buy back" the time I worked as an adjunct when money was not being put into a retirement fund and add it to my official total that counts towards when I can retire from this job with a pension.

So yeah, I'm late to the game, but then again, the time I spent getting here was not time wasted.

Sorry to hear that, Smoke and Leo. My mother is still working, despite being at/after retirement age. I expect that I'll be working well after the age I want to. My grandparents were the complete opposites, from what I'm told. Grandfather was in the Armed Forces, then retired very early. At the same time, my grandmother stopped working as a waitress. They enjoyed many years of retirement.

Not many people these days can say they'll have the same.

And a happy Monday morning to you, too, Wade.

Morning.

 

[SquarePeg37 8]

He’s very overdue for a groom! Usually cut him short at the beginning of August but have just been trimming his nails and giving him baths at home. Going to go online right now and make an appointment for him for this week.

Look how straggly

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Wow! What a beautiful trail! I bet he loves it.

He’s quite the crunchy granola nature dog these days.

 

[SquarePeg37 8]

My mom is a very very young 75. She still works full time for a catering company/deli. Been there 40+ years. She does not need to work, but she enjoys it. She likes the social aspects of getting out every day and seeing customers that she’s known for years and coworkers that she really likes. She thinks that if she retires she’ll get “old”. I wish she’d scale it back just a bit but she’s even more stubborn than my teenager so I’m losing that battle. I think if she had more hobbies or more friends her age that were as active as she is she would not work as much. People assume she’s in her 60’s because of her energy level and her health.

 

[SquarePeg37 8]

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Hey! Lady! Let's get a move on... I've got things to do.

Exactly. He has even less patience for my photography than the rest of the family does.

 

[terri34 6]

My mom is a very very young 75. She still works full time for a catering company/deli. Been there 40+ years. She does not need to work, but she enjoys it. She likes the social aspects of getting out every day and seeing customers that she’s known for years and coworkers that she really likes. She thinks that if she retires she’ll get “old”. I wish she’d scale it back just a bit but she’s even more stubborn than my teenager so I’m losing that battle. I think if she had more hobbies or more friends her age that were as active as she is she would not work as much. People assume she’s in her 60’s because of her energy level and her health.

I think that's awesome! She sounds like my own mom - she doesn't exactly hold a paying job anymore but still volunteers office time at a local senior center, plays in her church's hand bell choir, is involved in all her neighborhood's events, and travels widely by car - just herself and her dog.

I'll bet that her customers and co-workers will miss your mom dearly when she retires - she sounds like one of those folks who people will remember as the heart and soul of the place. We can always use more people like her!

 

[Gary A.]

He’s very overdue for a groom! Usually cut him short at the beginning of August but have just been trimming his nails and giving him baths at home. Going to go online right now and make an appointment for him for this week.

Look how straggly

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Cute little guy. Maggie would have him following her in no time. Both Xing and Maggie are all fluff.

 

[Gary A.]

I don't know about Wade, but I'm going to have to fix that first clause to say "IF you ever get a chance to retire..."

My father died at 62 without ever getting the chance to enjoy the fruits of his labor. I on the other hand always view work as a means to an end. Early on my goal was to retire comfortably at 55. Throughout my work career I concentrated on doing those things I was good at rather than what I enjoyed. I missed the goal by 2 years, retired at 57. Unfortunately had to come out of retirement partially 2 years later when medical expenses threatened to rapidly deplete the savings. At least I was able to work from where ever I had my laptop, and cell phone, in a manner that didn't totally tie me down. Thankfully I was able to phase even that out within a couple of years.

Gary has always had jobs that he enjoyed performing. Once a job became work ... Gary would find something else to do. Presently and technically, Mary Lou is on vacation until the 17th. After the 17th, she will be retired. She worked 43 years for the ABC Unified School District.

Sad about your father. Mary Lou's father died when he was in his 40's.