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LiberalFighter

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6. I retired 10 years at age 52.

Reply to raccoon (Original post)

Thu Apr 28, 2016, 12:22 AM

Apr 2016

Never regretted it. I keep busy with a few activities. Officer in a retiree chapter, involve in local politics, fill time with genealogy, and database applications or computer related interests.

I save about 30 gallons of gas a month. I don't eat out as much. It is easier to eat at home and save time and money. I don't have to get up early in the morning to go to work. I absolutely do not miss it.

For some their job is their identity. So if that is the case you need to invent a new identity that makes you happy.

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I am feeling some apprehension about adjusting to retirement. Don't get me wrong, [View all] raccoon Feb 2016 OP

Careful with work and SS. Warren Stupidity Feb 2016 #1

Good you're anticipating and planning. elleng Feb 2016 #2

I've been retired for a few years and having "unstructured time" is the best part. lamp_shade Feb 2016 #3

My personal advice is that you must have a life outside of work. SheilaT Feb 2016 #4

I absolutely love retirement. Curmudgeoness Feb 2016 #5

I retired 10 years at age 52. LiberalFighter Apr 2016 #6