Posted on 12/16/2017 7:02:48 PM PST by mdittmar
What did you do when you retired?
Getting close to the point that I may be able to retire.
Thinking about reselling,yard sales,goodwills,estates sales.
Always enjoyed junking,antiquing.
Gotta stay busy.
Here in central Texas the words “retired” and “retard” are pronounced the same. With that pronunciation, a person can be employed or not employed. But regardless, one must continue to be active whatever word is meant.
For a good time, dial 419.
That is what I will do. Never stop working, for your life and in the name of Christ.
I am a woodcarver and have no time to do it while I work and know there is no money in it but it makes folks smile
10 dollars??!!!?
But it's the thrill of the hunt,gotta know what will sell.
Amen
Going to attempt to pull the pin in May.
No plans, yet.
Let me know how it’s going if you get there ahead of me.
Not retired quite yet, but I have so many projects, hobbies, artsy-craftsy things I want to do that I just don’t have time for now. I’m really looking forward to it.
I do think it’s necessary to keep doing something outside, though - a part-time or volunteer job. I don’t want to lose the experience of meeting and working with all kinds of people.
After retiring 10 yrs ago, I still consulted for a few years.
Stayed active, was a museum docent for several years, focused on distance running, biking, hiking, shooting skills, flying, quality grandkid time, and writing.
(I did draw the line at yard work.)
I now serve as a volunteer w the city one day per week, and I hike and distance run and I'm building an airplane in my garage. Shoveled snow today and loved every minute of it
Oh, and I expect to take up skydiving (again) this coming year to celebrate my 70th birthday; and, if anyone thinks I'm old, I'll challenge them to a 5 mile race followed by a game of concentration.
In 10 years of retirement, I can't recall a moment of boredom.
Yes, if it’s fun for a hobby that’s one thing - but I watched exactly what you’re talking about occur at my mom’s auction. China, dining set, china cabinet, Depression glass, etc going for nothing to a bunch of vultures. A sickening feeling, really.
I eat my fruit I grow & my novels to my wife
BKMRK
I had taken up Photography a few years before I retired. Now I have more time to spend taking pictures of birds and such. Also into restoring British cars and volunteering with NAMI.
Not vultures,that’s what they do,it’s not personal.
Do not agree to do any volunteer work! Tell them you need a year to yourself.
Spent 25 yrs in the Insurance Co. world. Waste of time, titles are fine, but the jobs are really boring for the most part. I left it, decided to leave and take what ever retirement $$$ was there, and started doing crafts. Within a couple of years I couldn’t believe what I was making. Lets just say, it was a hell of a lot more and add to it the fun of traveling up and down the country. I threw the fishing tackle in the trailer and enjoyed the after hours. It wasn’t a retirement job, it was a profitable and enjoyable activity that brought the family together. Anything you enjoy doing will always be fun. Too many of us concentrate on the narrow path in our working lives, when the wide open road is there to take. “Risk it!” Do what gives you the most pleasure, anything you do that is creative will pay off. Of course you will have to watch the economy closely, had I continued with it, by now it would be a complete bust over the past 8-9 years. I still do dabble in it, but no where like when I was at my peak 15 years ago. (*wood art, folksy stuff. I have a couple of my items on eBay, for fun.)
You’ll be there before me,enjoy.
After my official retirement and 36 years with the same company, I then got new jobs, worked a while and retired 15 times, but when I tired of working for other people I decided to create my own business and got into the skin-care business. I produce and market eight unique products that actually help alleviate skin problems. The whole business keeps me very busy as I am still a one-man company. I sell through distributors, and online and directly to buyers. Best of all, I am not bored and my wife is happy too. I just turned 90 and expect to continue working until I make the last sale.
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