I retired from the military a few years ago and I work more now than I ever did!!

Bill

 

Since January 1, 2002.

 

About one year now.

 

Retired from civil service December 31, 2005. Combined military service and IT guy and never looked back.

 

define retired.......seeing as how the economy has killed my business for going on 3 years now I might as well be.

 

Retired from Civil Service January 2004 after almost 38 years of service including Navy military time on the rivers in Vietnam. Loved the last 17 years of service because I was part of the Air Force Life Support Community, Sustainment in the field of aircraft escape systems and survival and rescue of aircrewmembers and aircraft mishap investigations. Just got very tired of managing personalties. I was back for a couple of retirements but I have MOVED on, more busy now than ever and the blood pressure is a hell of a LOT lower. Love retirement, everyday I look for something to do to get accomplished, enjoyable.
cw

 

Gonna retire from this government job in 2 months, 2 weeks, 4 days, 3 hours, and 18 minutes. But who's counting? :hurray: :beers:

 

Gonna retire from this government job in 2 months, 2 weeks, 4 days, 3 hours, and 18 minutes. But who's counting? :hurray: :beers:

It's down to 2 months, 2 days, 48 minutes. But who's counting?

:hurray: :beers:

 

I was tired before, I'm tired now, and I know I'll be tired again later. Does that count?

I've got maybe 15 years to go yet.... :sad:

 

At 46 years old I closed the family business and retired to the ranch. 12 years later still here with no outside income other than the wifes. I have done a great job accumulating two things......a broke ass and the widest grin known to man.

Have learned that maturity and money are way overated........Having fun ain't.

 

I have done a great job accumulating two things......a broke ass and the widest grin known to man.

Raising donkeys can't be too profitable.

 

I WISH!!!! I have at least 15 years to go. Hopefully I live that long and there is money in our pension fund. I have a friend who works with me and he is eligable next week. He says he doesnt want to retire yet, that he'll miss the job and other guys. I cant understand that and hope I never do.

 

not retired, just tired.

 

I'm retired.
I just haven't notified my employer yet...
When it stops being fun...I'm gone!! :waving:

 

retired in Nov, 2002, never went back-worked some odd jobs for car money, but now i dont need any parts, lol-now and then i will do a trans, swap an engine, but only if i know the person-no more painting, body work either
i got twice as much done in the garage when i worked a full time job, now theres always tomorrow, lol

 

Retired from Ontario Hydro, April 2001. Worked at the "Heavy Water" plant for more than
30 years.

 

Retired from Ontario Hydro, April 2001. Worked at the "Heavy Water" plant for more than
30 years.

I retired in 1999 after 30 years at Arkansas Nuclear One. Our water was much lighter than yours

 

Took early retirement as a tile setter, 32 years,in 2002. Worked part time on a great and easy job, 3 day a week, driving truck, for a great small co. When all this stuff fell apart, he thought he may losse his buisness, I agreed to work only as he needs me. That has started to be only one day a week. It would be nice to be at 3 part time days. Money is nice, but I need things to do. Working for great people, and a easier job, sure is more fun than the hard demanding job. Doesen't pay as good, but nice.

 

I got retired from the pattern trade in June of 2001. Checked into disability and got it for my bad knees. I've been thanking them for downsizing me ever since! I figure that with all the overtime I worked that I put my 45 years in anyway.

 

Right now I'm shooting for March 10, 2011. I could have retired with my Pension 4 years ago, but I wasn't ready. I'm going on 56 , so a good age to retire :beers:

 

I handed my business over to my oldest son 8 years ago this Dec 31st.

 

i retired in 2000 at 43 worked for general motors my whole life i had a bad accident not there fault still got my tools still got my 71 chevelle ls5

 

Retired at 61 and a half, about 7 years ago from a nuclear power plant, I really like being retired, but it also helps if you didn't like your job.

 

Retired military, retired business owner yet I still teach college part time and am busier then a bare footed boy stomping ants on a hot sidewalk eating icecream n' whistlin' DIXIE! HELL YAH!!!
oh yah I got a grandson, several Harleys , a 67 ElCamino, a garden and I fish. I'm to busy to die!

 

I retired at age 54 and lovin' it.

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A boat docked in a tiny Greek island. A tourist complimented the local fishermen on the quality of their fish and asked how long it took to catch them.



“Not very long.” they answered in unison.


“Why didn’t you stay out longer and catch more?”



The fishermen explained that their small catches were sufficient to meet their needs and those of their families.



“But what do you do with the rest of your time?”



“We sleep late, fish a little, play with our children, and take siestas with our wives. In the afternoons we have a snack at the beach or go into the village to see our friends at the Kafenio, have a few drinks and play tavli. In the evenings we go to a taverna play the bouzouki and sing a few songs, maybe break a plate or two. We have a full life.”



The tourist interrupted, “I have an MBA from Harvard and I can help you!



You should start by fishing longer every day. You can then sell the extra fish you catch. With the extra revenue, you can buy a bigger boat.”



“And after that?”


”With the extra money the larger boat will bring, you can buy a second one and a third one and so on until you have an entire fleet of trawlers. Instead of selling your fish to a middle man, you can then negotiate directly with the processing plants and maybe even open your own plant.



You can then leave this little village and move to Athens or even London . From there you can direct your huge new enterprise.”



“How long would that take?”



“Twenty, perhaps twenty-five years.” replied the tourist.



“And after that?”



“Afterwards? Well my friend, that’s when it gets really interesting,” answered the tourist, laughing. “When your business gets really big, you can start buying and selling stocks and make millions!”


“Millions? Really? And after that?” asked the fishermen.



“After that you’ll be able to retire, live in a tiny village near the coast, sleep late, play with your children, catch a few fish, take a siesta with your wife and spend your evenings drinking and enjoying your friends.”



“With all due respect,










that’s exactly what we are doing now. So what’s the point wasting twenty-five years?”

 

Hey Rick,you don't have to yell we ain't hard of hearing yet. I really enjoy doing what I do and if I retired completely it would kill me if not before my wife did.:yes:

 

Retired military for 17 years - my how time flies. Getting ready to pull the plug on my second career soon. I've been working steady since I was 14 years old, time for some ME time.