Re: Retired
I finished work early, life's too short and for me, it's better to have quality time now before I'm of pensionable age and may not be as fit as I am nowRe: Retired
Exactly the same as you, Honey. We planned to 'retire' in our mid 50's and by a mixture of making good decisions, living modestly and saving hard, we managed it.Re: Retired
I don't miss work at all, I rarely had quality time off as I worked lots of overtime as part of my plan for my future, the house was paid off years ago so I have no financial concerns.Re: Retired
We always thought that by the time we retired the retirement age for men would be brought into line with women at 60 instead of the other way round. With this in mind we both worked on retiring at 60. We lived in a big house so downsized, paid off the mortgage and worked part-time for a couple of years. No regrets at all, may be a bit lazy at times but I feel I've earned it !!Re: Retired
I too worked hard and saved all my life . When my husband suddenly needed a heart by-pass aged 53 I suddenly thought life is too short . So age 50 I left work . My husband realised the same and a couple of years he too retired and we moved to the country . I don't regret it one bit and I am busier than ever .Re: Retired
Honey, you're absoutely right about the costs and drawbacks of caravanning, but it's a lifestyle choice. There are lots of passtimes that cost - golf, sailing, cruising etc.. and if you want to do them, you have to pay.
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