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General Discussion => The Lounge => Topic started by: Willie_B on October 24, 2013, 08:19:12 PM

Title: Now what!
Post by: Willie_B on October 24, 2013, 08:19:12 PM
I turned in my notice at work Wednesday to leave/retire. Last day is Nov. 27. Retire sounds wrong as I am only 57. Decided to leave as the way the company pension works I stand to lose 31K in value next year and who knows the year after. So I am leaving with a lump sum payout. So after 33 1/2 years it's time for something else. I don't see any need for full time work, just something to do and make a few bucks so it seems worthwhile. Guess I should spend a few months finishing up the house we just built, then some quality car/moke garage time. But I sure do feel good now that the exit door is in sight.  71.gif
Title: Re: Now what!
Post by: 94touring on October 24, 2013, 08:38:20 PM
Holy smokes, congrats.   I could use a hand on all my projects, just saying.   9.gif
Title: Re: Now what!
Post by: MtyMous on October 25, 2013, 05:16:48 AM
That's awesome and daunting to me. I've got at least 19 to go before I hit my retirement. And then I'll probably grab a civilian job anyway. So who knows...

Congrats though. Enjoy it.
Title: Re: Now what!
Post by: 94touring on October 25, 2013, 12:03:12 PM
I have 31 years and two months before retirement.
Title: Re: Now what!
Post by: MPlayle on October 25, 2013, 05:30:05 PM
With my luck, I will either be working until I fall over dead or end up living under a bridge.   :o

Title: Re: Now what!
Post by: pbraun on October 27, 2013, 06:28:35 AM
Congrats!  I am enjoying retirement a lot!  You get to decide what you want to do each and every day!  Nothing bad about that!
Title: Re: Now what!
Post by: joltfreak on October 28, 2013, 04:08:33 AM
Congratulations!!!
I'm on the. Freedom 155 plan myself  50.gif
Title: Re: Now what!
Post by: MiniGene on October 28, 2013, 08:09:17 AM
Congrats! I'm sure that is an awesome feeling!
Title: Re: Now what!
Post by: Mudhen on October 28, 2013, 09:25:51 AM
Congrats Willie_B!

24 more years on the mortgage...can't retire until then.  :(
Title: Re: Now what!
Post by: towjoe on November 12, 2013, 08:55:01 AM
Hi Willie B,
It was nice to meet you in VA.
Take some time to do what you want. Things don't have to be done right away.
A way different timeline.
Congratulations!
Regards
Joe
AKA towjoe
Title: Re: Now what!
Post by: Jims5543 on November 12, 2013, 05:51:00 PM
I do not think I could retire. Props for you to be able to do so at such a young age. My grandfather retired in his late 50's too.

My house should be paid off (for the second time, long story) in about 7-8 years, then we are going into overdrive on the retirement savings. I am 47 years old.


Time for a fun hobbies!!

I vote car stuff!!

Paul Newman got into auto racing in his late 40's..... just sayin.....