Anyone not want to retire?

As a Pharmacist, I work with the general public. If you have ever done that, you need no explanation. If you have not, no explanation will suffice. I can not WAIT to retire!

We had no choice. When the economy tanked in 2008 my job ended, two months later DWs job ended. I was lucky to find a temp job for 18 months or so to carry me to 65. Did I want to retire? Yea, but on my terms not theirs. Was I glad? Yea, medical issues in the family I was able to be a care giver for MIL in her last days and DW during some serious medical problems, so it turned into a blessing.

On the street I grew up on, the father of one of my friends worked for 40 years at the same aerospace company. Monday Through Friday, 8 hours per day. He never had a day off (no sick days/ no vacation days) except for a week he took to go back east after his mother passed away. He retired and within a year he died at a young age of 71.

I plan to retire as soon as it is financially possible. I look forward to working on projects around the house and travelling in the RV as much as possible.

I counted down the last 1000 days before retirement. It has been 23 years now and I never regretted the decision to retire at 55 years of age.

Bobbo wrote:
As a Pharmacist, I work with the general public. If you have ever done that, you need no explanation. If you have not, no explanation will suffice. I can not WAIT to retire!

Well said...it's the truth too. I retired at 55, worked with public also and could of worked a lot longer. I wanted out asap, done without any regrets. Money is fine as long as you are healthy enough to enjoy it and many I know left money here on earth to others. August 31 will be my 5 year anniversary of retirement, loving it.

I want to retire but, raising 10 & 13 YO grandsons kind of ended those plans.
If you like what you're doing and are happy, don't retire.

I plan on retiring in 53 weeks, starting on the 52nd week I'll start counting the days. I too have worked with the public for 32 years and can't wait to say goodbye. I will be just under 60 and plan to find a part job on my terms, so I can enjoy my TT more and not have to punch a clock on Monday morning. I recently had a serious surgery so I am looking forward to June 2016 to retire but who knows what the future holds.

I could probably add a little more info. I am 60, I do work with the general public, so believe me I understand that part. ( 95% of our folks are great though)

But we are self employed, we are down to 3 1/2 days a week. Plus about 6 weeks off to travel etc.

I walk and bike ride a lot, I am not a fan of house projects, or wood working or any of that sort of thing. I would much rather work and pay others to do that stuff.

I already get bored at times, with that light schedule, which is why I say. I think retirement for me and the DW would be a poor choice on our part.

Just wondering if anyone else felt the same way?

winnietrey wrote:
Most folks goal, seems to be, to retire as soon as possible.
It has been my experience, that, for many folks retiring was the greatest thing they ever did. But for others it is the worst thing they ever did. I think I would be in the latter group.

But sure seems I am in a minority when it comes to wanting to keep working. Any thoughts or experiences?

after 35-years working public safety communications (police/fire/EMS/9-1-1) I was ready to go at 55. I'm busier now than I ever was and wonder how I ever got anything done when I was working. been thinking of going back to work full time just so I can relax. :)

Bobbo wrote:
As a Pharmacist, I work with the general public. If you have ever done that, you need no explanation. If you have not, no explanation will suffice. I can not WAIT to retire!

In a way I am sorry to hear you say that. It infers that you were unhappy at your work.

I worked with the public for 33 years, and was forced into retirement by health issues.

I still "work" with the public as a work camper, but the difference is the job is on my terms.

When the campground is full it is full of "life" and I love it. During the week, right now, the campground is nearly empty during the week and I "miss" my campers and the life they bring to the campground.

I still would not change a thing. Retirement is so much fun I should have done it first, while I was young!