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What Will (Your) Retirement Life Be Like?

Pie Chart

Malcolm Merriweather
Bicycle Traveller
Tue May 19, 2009 8:11 AM

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The only pie chart I care about now is the pie that Aunt Bee makes for me when I visit her. Part of retirement is freeing yourself from the need to do pie charts. In my working life I pie charted my time every day. Not for me anymore. It's not my cup of tea.

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Ernest T. Bass
rock chucker
Tue May 19, 2009 11:57 AM
Long as you doesnt eat the pie meant for me.

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Rafe Hollister
Singer and Distiller
Tue May 19, 2009 5:17 PM
Why retire when working is so much fun?

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Aunt Bee
Baker of Pies
Wed May 20, 2009 9:36 AM
I'll make enough pies for all Ernest T.

My retirement schedule

Technician
DOD
Tue May 19, 2009 8:31 AM

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I am not sure I will be able to retire anytime soon, especially since I just purchased a post -divorce home last year at age 52. But if I could retire I would take the schedule of a Bohemian somebody. Each morning I would write for at least 4 hours...then try to master the piano for a couple of hours. Then fish for a couple of hours. The evenings and nights would be for wine, women (my wife), and fun. All this would be mandatory each day unless I was taking a trip exploring the world. How's that for a retirement DREAM?

Book review

o2B XFED
IRS
Tue May 19, 2009 8:42 AM

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Before you run out and buy the book he discusses, What color is your parachute in retirement, let me mention that I just read it and hated it. It was a boring read with little information in my opinion.

WHAT IS RETIREMENT LIFE LIKE?

RETIRED
RETIRED BOP
Tue May 19, 2009 8:53 AM

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I have been retired for 4 years. And I work part-time.The Advice I give to future retirees is about 6 yrs out, start really honing your retirement game plan. Look, stop worrying, its never a good time to retire...NEVER!!! But you can make the transition so much smoother by having your bills paid off and either one of your big ticket items (car or home) paid off. If you do not want to retire directly where you are living or stationed, Then immediaitely upon retirement, get there!! Its not hard and only a simple formula needs to be followed. Retirees with good work history can always find a job. Heck, I turned down 4 or 5 offers!!!! So..Be optimistic and look forward to the day when you no longer must wake up at 5am!!!!!!!! HAPPY RETIREMENT PLANNING.

Re: WHAT IS RETIREMENT LIFE LIKE?

UL Manager
ICE
Tue May 19, 2009 10:37 AM
Great advice! Spot on.

Re: WHAT IS RETIREMENT LIFE LIKE?

Aviation Safety Inspector
FAA
Tue May 19, 2009 1:50 PM
I'm looking forward to day when I can sleep in until 5am

Retirement Plans

Supervisor
DOD
Tue May 19, 2009 9:28 AM

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Retirement for me is a little less than 10 years away. I will keep volunteering with Friends of the Library and take on other community projects. I now take yoga and go the gym. I want to take Tai Che, budokon, hot boxing, and water aerobics. Oh, not at the same time but when I get tired or extremely good at one go on to another. I have got to keep the body flexible and in some sort of shape so I am able to enjoy my yearly cruise. And I will probably still wake up before dawn, but not by that extremely loud alarm clock - most likely by the birds outside my window, a much better way to be greeted by the day.

retirement

retired fed
DHHS
Tue May 19, 2009 9:29 AM

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I retired in 2006. First, you cannot underestimate this emotional readjustment. It is huge. This is what worked for me: attend financial seminars. Plan to live within your means. Pay off your house, if possible. Buy a high end used car (not a new car - re: depreciation). Do not jump into another job or volunteer work. Give yourself several months to adjust. CSRS pensions are large enough to allow savings, travel, and dining out. You don't need a mountain of money. You will save a fortune by controlling spending, learning how to work on your vehicles and yard equipment, and learning how to work on your house and property. You can do this, it isn't rocket science. I joined a gym and go there every morning. Stay connected to friends and family. Your free time is a luxury and they will need your help. Don't move unless you first rent in the new area for awhile. Find purpose and meaning in your life. I write fiction and work with disabled vets. Good luck to all of you.

Re: retirement

Accountant DOE, GS 14 Retired
Department of Energy
Tue May 19, 2009 2:02 PM
I retired 19 months ago.I found i had no emotional shock at All. i do what i did On my alternative day off. I planned my retirement financially and activity wise for 5 years. BUT i have a personality that is very independent and do not like being told what to do. I went to college and lived on my own since 17. i worked full time when i was in college and graduated in 4 years and worked 2 jobs until i was 40. So i was ready to leave at 53. I like change and do not fear it. Retirement is not for every one, but i was invented for retirement.

Want to make God laugh?

DOD
DOD
Tue May 19, 2009 9:31 AM

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Tell him your plans...

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