Depression after retirement?

[65cuda]

Originally Posted By: dwcopple
Originally Posted By: 65cuda
This is a two way street. Both the old and young can learn from each other and both sides have their share of "selfish" people.
this is true, but in MY case, I am on a stupid step system, and the older folks decided to take my step increase for the next two years and disperse it across the board...lovely huh? Guess they forgot what it was like...They have BMW/Caddy/luxury SUV payments to make.


Guess what? Bet that more than likely you will do the same if still in the same setup. Don't tell me that you won't either. By then most have the attitude that it is the system and they did it to me so why not pass it on. Also maybe they also have children and/or grandchildren that they are helping through school plus maybe trying to get their retirement in order. Many of those that were relying on their stocks took a heavy hit the past few years.

 

[dwcopple]

Originally Posted By: 65cuda


Guess what? Bet that more than likely you will do the same if still in the same setup. Don't tell me that you won't either. By then most have the attitude that it is the system and they did it to me so why not pass it on. Also maybe they also have children and/or grandchildren that they are helping through school plus maybe trying to get their retirement in order. Many of those that were relying on their stocks took a heavy hit the past few years.
Ok, you're right. (not really, but this is getting petty.)

 

[Spector]

My employer decided to outsource the entire department, wanted me to train and assist in the outsourcing. I said goodbye within the week and am now retired, age 66. Enough of the corporate bull, lying management, bureaucracy, time to let it go for me.

Just as well, wife diagnosed with a chronic disease but should be manageable which makes one think that it is time to do want you want before it is too late.

 

[friendly_jacek]

Studies showed that people why retire early live shorter. It's a fact.

 

[tig1]

I retired at 62 and promptly started my own part time welding business. After 5 years the business is growing every year. Also my wife and I travel some and I just enjoy the freedom.

 

[wtd]

I can retire in 4 years at age 49 but I doubt I will. I am mandantoried out at age 57. To be honest, I'm getting burned out with almost 21 years on the job and could see myself retired but realistically, I would probably be bored after awhile. I don't see myself getting depressed because I have too many interests and hobbies.

I've seen people retire and completely lose it due to the fact that when they were employed, they were in a position of authority and when they retired, they didn't have that anymore and they could not handle it.

Wayne

 

[uc50ic4more]

Originally Posted By: Indydriver
You have a warped and depressing perspective of retirement.


Huh?! I was trying to figure why some folks - especially men - ARE depressed after retirement... WHICH IS THE TITLE OF THIS FLIPPIN' THREAD.


Originally Posted By: Indydriver
I have given most of my adult life toiling for a large corporation in exchange for a good living and secure retirement.


That strikes me as warped and depressing.

 

[Mr Nice]

Sometimes you have to be a corporate rank and file robot to retire with great benefits and a substantial nest egg.

If I could be a beach bum and have the same retirement package deal as the robot... I would be the bum.