Thanks for the music video. Sinatra was 54 when he performed that. Very cool.Cujet you are still relatively young. I left years ago at your age. Frank gave me a musical suggestion. I hope it helps you too.
Sure hope so but many studies suggest the opposite, "men who retire early die sooner than men who retire at age 65 or older" No I didn't read the whole paper so don't know the theory.I suspect that when you retire there will be an improvement in your overall well being and health.
I get it. As the unhealthy retire early. In the hopes of having some “good” time before death. That’s certainly the case with me.Sure hope so but many studies suggest the opposite, "men who retire early die sooner than men who retire at age 65 or older" No I didn't read the whole paper so don't know the theory.
I’m fairly sure your work performance mirrors your professional stance on this board, and IMO you don’t owe them anything more than a “I’ve decided to retire”. They offered a paycheck for your services, and short of any contractual obligations, if you were to drop dead tomorrow, they would move on in nearly the same method they will upon formal notification of your retirement. Pick your date, give them fair notice, and walk out like Lot without ever looking back.I have cyclical extreme fatigue due to Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (it is like Lupus) and Hashimoto's. I also have severe adrenal insufficiency due to a pituitary tumor. Nothing hurts, so there is that. But muscles simply stop working after some use, and I get stupidly tired and crash hard.
The treatment is T3 thyroid 6x/day (I don't convert T4 to T3 so can't take Synthroid), Prednisone to suppress immune reactions, and Hydrocortisone 3x/day to cover the lack of cortisol (rapidly life threatening if I don't take either T3 or Hydrocortisone)
Other treatments could include various chemotherapy drugs to suppress immune function and/or Hydroxychloroquine. Not much hope for a cure. I'm already on a meat only paleo diet to keep inflammation and immune fluctuations at bay. It does help, but is not a cure.
I think the premise is that if you enjoyed your work, you will miss the comradery and structure it provided to daily life, and without it you will feel a lack of purpose and meaning. Now if your idea of a great time is sitting on a beach all day sipping a cold drink, that would be great too for many people.I get it. As the unhealthy retire early. In the hopes of having some “good” time before death. That’s certainly the case with me.
GON, I had a great belly laugh! You are funny.@atikovi - are you feeling ok? Your posts in this thread are 180 degrees from your prior responses in other threads. Your posts in this thread have been thoughtful and kind.
Did you see the ghost from Christmas past recently?
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I would have thought you would ask what "the dude" would do......Whenever something like this comes up for me, I just ask myself, "What would Ron Swanson say/do?"
I'm shocked and dismayed that you'd think I was a hippie.I would have thought you would ask what "the dude" would do......
Thoughtful, maybe, just laying out some facts. Kind? Just lending a different perspective. Everybody develops medical issues, infirmaries and low energy as they age. If you think retirement will alleviate that, go for it, but studies mentioned suggest otherwise. Not exactly sure what he does, but aren't there opportunities to do it part time as well? If not with the current company, another one? Or to start your own business? Have you thought about what you would do with your free time when retired?@atikovi - are you feeling ok? Your posts in this thread are 180 degrees from your prior responses in other threads. Your posts in this thread have been thoughtful and kind.