Chat With Reyn

Tico, I like your list! Laughing

It's probably not unusual to feel a little out of place once one retires. After all, so many years of doing certain things, one's bound to feel like a fish out of water.

I'm trying hard not to "get in the way" at home, and try to be a genuine help.

So far so good, I think! :wink:

Some time in January, after I've had a good holiday, I will start with some maintenance stuff around the home I've been putting off.

Why do I feel just a tad guilty?

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edgarblythe wrote:

I don't feel the same way you describe in your weighty question, reyn. I've set my own course lo these long many years. But the answer is a personal one for each one of us, I think, and I don't see how anyone can help you.

Oh, I wasn't really looking for help, as such.

I was just musing out loud. Sometimes if I write things down, I understand them better.

If nothing else, it's a bit of a diary of my retirement experiences as to how I'm doing or feel.

That's all..... :wink:

I agree that we all set our personal course.

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Well, let's see you snatch the pebble from my hand, then.

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i retired 31 dec 1985 , so it's been almost twenty years .
mrs h and agree that it is really "the best time of our lives " . of course it helps if you are reasonably healthy and having sufficient money (one doesn't need to be a millionaire) is helpful too .
i worked part-time for a short time but it interfered with enjoying life - so i quit . couldn't give any advice, because the advice i was given didn't suit me (the advice by many people was : you can't stop working, you are far too young , or : people that retire don't live very long , better keep working -just recently repeated to me by an old friend of mine who is finally retiring at 71 and plans to continue with other work ) . what was guy lombardo's song : "enjoy your life, it's later than you think ...
so : enjoy your life ! hbg

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I was just reading a few posts and its made me think..
I have worked from the day I left school right up until now and I gather I am going to be working right up until the day I have forced retirement put upon me...or win Lotto.

I have never once thought about what I would do with myself upon retirement from the work force which is many years away yet.....
at the moment I cant imagine not working, I think boredom would get to me after a few months of trying to keep myself busy...or does one finally relish the day of not having to get up that morning to go to work and just whatever comes after that simply slots into place?

sorry just putting in my 2 cents worth :wink:

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You have to have interests beyond the job to make retirement worthwhile. In my case, I would hope to write some more stories. I know one retiree who bicicles a lot, and paints pictures.

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edgarblythe wrote:

Well, let's see you snatch the pebble from my hand, then.

Okay, Grasshopper! Laughing

I'll let you know when I'm ready to try! :wink:

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Thank Mr. Hamburger for your sage words! Smile

It's interesting reading of others' accounts of their own experiences. I hope others will come by, too.

hamburger wrote:

(one doesn't need to be a millionaire)

I agree. One needs to be careful and live according to one's budget to succeed.

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i worked part-time for a short time but it interfered with enjoying life - so i quit .

Well, I do have plans to work part time for a few hours a week. I'm going to start looking in a few weeks. That's the plan anyways, but, I'm sure as you well know, plans can be very fluid and subject to change.

Let's put it this way. There are some conditions that I won't work under anymore. A big one for me is that I will no longer work an outside job. I've spent too many years in all weathers to continue doing that. Past that, we'll see on a case by case basis. Who knows, maybe nobody will want me, but I'm betting there will be something minimum wage out there that will be okay. I'm not asking for much.

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(the advice by many people was : you can't stop working, you are far too young , or : people that retire don't live very long...

In my case, I gave up meter reading because the work was getting too much for me in many ways. It can be dangerious work with the dog, and some people, too! Plus, it very much is a young man's line of work.

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"enjoy your life, it's later than you think ...
so : enjoy your life ! hbg

I agree to that as well. You never know what is around the corner.

I was involved in a bad car accident back in Dec 2003. I was lucky to get out of it with injuries that healed. I'm still dealing with the legal ramifications of that day, inspite of the fact that I was ruled 100% blameless for the crash. I hope to have that sorted out by Feb.

Thanks again for your post and insights! Very Happy

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KiwiChic wrote:

I have never once thought about what I would do with myself upon retirement from the work force which is many years away yet.....
at the moment I cant imagine not working, I think boredom would get to me after a few months of trying to keep myself busy...or does one finally relish the day of not having to get up that morning to go to work and just whatever comes after that simply slots into place?

Quite frankly, in my opinion, the word "retirement" is a little misleading. I don't think a person ever really stops "working" in one form or another.

Work perhaps in the formal sense, but there is always something to do. I mean one doesn't retire from the human race or anything and just sit on a park bench all day contemplating life.

To me, retirement is much like a bit of a lottery win. It doesn't buy you happiness, but it gives you options.

Everyone's situation is different, of course. Some have trouble filling their leisure hours. I wouldn't have any difficulty at all.

On top of that, I've got many jobs around the home that I've been putting off far too long.

And, when that's all done (not that it's an afterthought or anything), spending a peaceful afternoon in a movie matinee with my wife is something I always look forward to, or some other joint activity.

Thanks for your post....

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Reyn: You were blessed to survive and heal from that bad wreck ! Your life certainly hasn't been dull,so far. Unless your family budget requires a few extra dollars on a regular basis,have you thought of doing volunteer work? There are many people who are elderly,sick,lonely,or whatever else,and would dearly love to have some kind of volunteer help. In your area I'm sure there's at least 1 hospital that could use some volunteer assistance. Now that you are retired,you and Vivienne can sample the whole world and its offerings Exclamation

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edgarblythe wrote:

You have to have interests beyond the job to make retirement worthwhile. In my case, I would hope to write some more stories. I know one retiree who bicicles a lot, and paints pictures.

Yes, I agree 100%, Edgar. It doesn't matter what the heck it is, for the most part. Hopefully, not gambling, etc, but rather something positive.

For example, I've taken up photography again which I look forward to doing many projects and getting out and about.

And, of course, I love to spend time right here with The Gang. :wink:

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P.S.: Have you thought about taking either credit,or non-credit college level courses,just for your own enjoyment?

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lindatw wrote:

Reyn: You were blessed to survive and heal from that bad wreck !

Yes, I look back to that day 2 years ago, and do count myself lucky. Life can be very fragile.

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Your life certainly hasn't been dull,so far. Unless your family budget requires a few extra dollars on a regular basis,have you thought of doing volunteer work?

I'm not sure, but someone mentioned this to me a while back. My reply to that is why I'm still this young, it would be fiscally prudent of me to carry on for a little longer to bring a bit more income in.

Both myself and my wife's health could go either which way in the future. Hopefully not, but I tend to thinkcarefully for the future. I'm also thinking of unexpected expenses, inflation, ect.

BUT, I hear what you're saying and might consider that option at some later date. I don't think the right time is now though.

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Now that you are retired,you and Vivienne can sample the whole world and its offerings

Both of us are not "travellers" and not really interested in going around the country. We more tend to be homebodies and stick around with our 2 cats and birds.

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lindatw wrote:

P.S.: Have you thought about taking either credit,or non-credit college level courses,just for your own enjoyment?

Ah, you snuck another post in there...haha!

Right now, I'm going to concentrate on my wife, pets, home, hobbies, and probably a part time job.

BUT, again, I don't have a totally closed mind to other possibilities. gotta start somewhere though! Laughing

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Have you thought about being a Fuller Brush salesman?

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In all honesty, no, Edgar, I have not. Should I? Rolling Eyes

In the past, I've tried several business from home deals. None of them were successful. So, I'm a little leery of doing anything like that.

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No, I was joking. Didn't think you would want to be out beating the streets ever agauin.

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haha, No, not that way. If you got any other good ideas, send 'em my way though! :wink:

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With your skills in photography,have you ever thought of taking a part-time job teaching photography through your local leisure center or university,as a non-credit-continuing education type course for adults Question

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Hmmm, no, as my "skills" in photography are currently minimal. I've got lots to learn myself. :wink:

I'm not sure about teaching as well.

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