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To: Skwor
...why would I want to work to 75 vs 62 when I can retire to a new active phase in my life...

What do you contemplate as a new active phase in your life?

84 posted on 02/06/2026 12:29:01 PM PST by DiogenesLamp ("of parents owing allegiance to no other sovereignty.")
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To: DiogenesLamp

Not working 5 to 3 and 12 hour overtime shifts along with changing scedile.

Leading a new bible study and helping coach my granchildren. Taking the vacations with my wife long overdue becuase work scedules did not allow such unavailability.

Weekday outings with my wife.


85 posted on 02/06/2026 12:34:14 PM PST by Skwor
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To: DiogenesLamp

After I retired I started to realize it’s what I don’t have to do on a daily basis that is the most rewarding. The ultimate luxury is having enough to not have to work.

I often think hey no meeting today or any day. No expense report this week. No drive in traffic. Then I smile.

Again for me it’s not what I am doing that is important it’s what I am not doing that I relish.


86 posted on 02/06/2026 12:36:08 PM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn... )
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