Coworker retiring today

[cschin4]

A lot of people plan on living life later. Your life is now. Waiting to enjoy life you retire, what sense does that make? Life is finding a balance now. I have lots of people put off enjoying life now for a tomorrow that never comes. If you are pursuing money fast and furious, you might never have enough. Eventually the stuff you own, owns you. At some point, you decide to put your life in balance of work and play. Do you really want to wait until you are 65 to take up golf, to travel, to pursue your hobbies, and so forth?

[cypher1]

I can't fathom 30+ yrs in the same job!

I know! One of my dad's greatest fears with retirement is dying of boredom, or turning into his enemy: one of the old guys waiting in a lawn chair, to argue everyday about his mail on my dad's route

[Like2Plan]

Have I mentioned that I was eligible to retire as of Feburary?
(I was just taking a break in some of my retirement planning stuff I have been doing and thought I'd look in to see what was going on here on the board. )

I "think" I may retire at the end of August... But, I haven't submitted my paperwork yet. The paperwork is all filled out and ready to be signed. I was thinking about have a signing ceremony with my family since they have been a part of my support team over all these years and I couldn't have done it without them.

The decision has become more black and white since my workplace moved and the commute is longer. (I really don't like the drive.) Phase one of my project is wrapping up and I have a lot of confidence in the fellow who is taking it over (he has already taken over the lead).

[bennkar]

the key to retiring is saving and then making an income flow for yourself, i retired last year at 39. i never had a great job just 40K a year for 12 years and im out. i had 3 jobs in those 12 years and believe it or not the bulk of my wealth was made with home depot, worked there for 4 years and topped out at $17/hr. i put every penny they would allow me into the company stock, it went through 3 splits while i was there. the last year and a half i've been laying on the couch watching t.v.

I bought Home Depot stock back in 2007, its been a dog ever since. You must have bought at a good time years ago, certainly not recently.

[daredevils]

Hi,

I a very glad for her and don't worry, you will also have the pleasure of retirement.

[Hector]

I hope you decide to find a better use for the rest of your life than sitting on the couch watching TV.

Whats wrong in sitting on the couch and watching TV if thats what someone wants to do in retirement? I dont know I would do that, but its a personal choice.

[Hector]

Have I mentioned that I was eligible to retire as of Feburary?
(I was just taking a break in some of my retirement planning stuff I have been doing and thought I'd look in to see what was going on here on the board. )

I "think" I may retire at the end of August... But, I haven't submitted my paperwork yet. The paperwork is all filled out and ready to be signed. I was thinking about have a signing ceremony with my family since they have been a part of my support team over all these years and I couldn't have done it without them.

The decision has become more black and white since my workplace moved and the commute is longer. (I really don't like the drive.) Phase one of my project is wrapping up and I have a lot of confidence in the fellow who is taking it over (he has already taken over the lead).

what do you mean by eligible to retire? One can retire any day he/she can afford and want to retire.

[ActYourWage]

what do you mean by eligible to retire? One can retire any day he/she can afford and want to retire.

They are probably referring to when they can begin receiving Pensions, Social Security, etc.

[tripods68]

Some update: We had our coworker retirement party yesterday. I was moved by her speech. Anyway, I was feeling envy at that time....pressure with work and projects deadline got to me. I'm over that now

I don't want my life to speed up just for the sake of looking for my golden age. I have two wonderful kids and wife (my pride and joy) to enjoy first before they become teenager. Someone mentioned 'enjoy' life now, coupled with good retirement planning we hope to achieve one day.

[Like2Plan]

what do you mean by eligible to retire? One can retire any day he/she can afford and want to retire.

They are probably referring to when they can begin receiving Pensions, Social Security, etc

Yup-What ActYourWage said. I was eligible to start receiving a pension as of Feb.

[Like2Plan]

Some update: We had our coworker retirement party yesterday. I was moved by her speech. Anyway, I was feeling envy at that time....pressure with work and projects deadline got to me. I'm over that now

I don't want my life to speed up just for the sake of looking for my golden age. I have two wonderful kids and wife (my pride and joy) to enjoy first before they become teenager. Someone mentioned 'enjoy' life now, coupled with good retirement planning we hope to achieve one day.

tripods68,
I have to agree with you--it all goes by so fast!