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Post by rangersedge on Jan 18, 2017 10:01:55 GMT -5
At one time, I figured I'd work until 70. I loved my job and would have donated & volunteered if hit lotto.
Now, i still believe in what i do, but it is more like work with a lot more stress.
One friend died on her last official day of work. Another died about three months adyer she retired. Yet another coworker meticulously planned his retirement so he'd have plenty of funds to enjoy life. He then almost immediately came back to work part time (liked his job). His wife called this morning. He had a heart attack and died yesterday evening.
Now... I'm hoping to retire in about 12 years if all goes well. Hope don't have to, but may have to sell some assets and reduce debt to accomplish that. Built a nice private lake and have some of best deer hunting area around southern illinois, but haven't had time to just relax and enjoy it. Need to make time... not so easy...
Don't want to miss out on enjoyment, but don't want to hitchhike to stock shelves at Walmart when I'm 85 either.
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Post by Markbo on Jan 19, 2017 22:22:36 GMT -5
I have been divorced and forced out of a business partnership. All of them equally bad people. I will work until the day I die.
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Post by magnumwheelman on Jan 20, 2017 9:59:13 GMT -5
hoping you win the lottery or something... strike gold in your back yard or???
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Post by rangersedge on Jan 20, 2017 15:46:36 GMT -5
Markbo: I've learned that we can all be in that position very, very easily. One event, illness, accident, divorce, job loss, etc. is often the only difference between between being retired comfortably and never retiring. I know some that did retire comfortably, some that are elderly and working full time jobs barely making ends meet and some that died before getting a chance to enjoy what would have been a very comfortable retirement.
I hope things work out that we can all retire at least semi-comfortably with the health to still enjoy it.
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Post by Markbo on Jan 21, 2017 11:54:05 GMT -5
Thanks Ranger. I am not complaining. I made my own bed. My ex married a rich guy so she is happy. Still wont speak to me. Holding a grudge for that long is so toxic. My business partners went out of business within 2 years of my leaving and apparently still have their own struggles, so that makes me smile. I am grateful that I still have my health and hopefully actually working every day will allow me to keep it!
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