I tried to retire and failed

[Passport1]

My theory about retirement and aging that is completely unencumbered by flimsy emperical data.

As we work and age, micro gravity increases around our bodies. It is refractory to measurement. These additional forces cause organ system and orthopedic stress. We develop spinal compression, arthritis, joint pain muscle atrophy, circulatory/cardiac and multiple system challenges. Retiring gravitational stress begins to reverse the issues which may slow down or sometimes spontaneously resolve.

Work=stress, increasing micro gravity
Stress= physical/mental problems
Reducing work=less micro gravity=fewer physical problems

So retire early and relieve your stress. You might feel the weight lifted from your shoulders.

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[CKN]

I told my parents to get a manager but they have been self managing for so long and are OCD, that they want things their way for better or worse.

Sometimes they want to "train" me to take over full time, I told them after they pay themselves salary they have negative ROI and I remind them that I have a full time job that pays more than them.

8% is a good typical rate. Problem with outside management is, if you are OCD nobody can do things that "you" want if what you want is not "industrial standard".

I dont live in them. The rents are market competitive. They have replaced cabinets, flooring, carpet etc. over the years.I dont care what they install.I have such a long term relationship with them when the cost of repairs exceeds rents for a month or two- they always give me at least 50% of the rents so I get something and carry over the balance at no charge. Being old and OCD is not an advantage.

 

[macarose]

I'm 53. Very lucky to have worked for myself for over 20 years.

Part of what I'm doing right now with my career is a segway to a much lighter load, more travel and exercise, and less 'dead' time whether it's traffic or paperwork.

I'm eliminating stress. That's priority one. However possible. Whenever possible.

Even if it means I make less money or take fewer business opportunites.

I was lucky enough to hit my physical peak at 50, but I notice that stress hits me a lot harder now.

So I'm focusing on stress reduction and taking every step possible to avoid those who may be a source of it.

I need to travel more. Uruguay is on my short list. Nicaragua or Honduras is next. I want to find the quiet. The peaceful. My wife loves walking and visiting beautiful places, and I'm letting her guide us.

 

[AZjeff]

People who have a passion for their job are lucky, and I'd bet in the minority.

 

[CKN]

I'm 53. Very lucky to have worked for myself for over 20 years.

Part of what I'm doing right now with my career is a segway to a much lighter load, more travel and exercise, and less 'dead' time whether it's traffic or paperwork.

I'm eliminating stress. That's priority one. However possible. Whenever possible.

Even if it means I make less money or take fewer business opportunites.

I was lucky enough to hit my physical peak at 50, but I notice that stress hits me a lot harder now.

So I'm focusing on stress reduction and taking every step possible to avoid those who may be a source of it.

I need to travel more. Uruguay is on my short list. Nicaragua or Honduras is next. I want to find the quiet. The peaceful. My wife loves walking and visiting beautiful places, and I'm letting her guide us.

I have been to both Uruguay and Honduras-on cruises so the time was limited. But both were fine.

 

[Motu]

Is there a "average" retirement age in New Zealand?

We get a Government pension at 65, so I've had 2 incomes for 9 years. Married pension is not 2, but about 1 1/2. Not well off financially, so time to tighten the belt.

 

[Sequoiasoon]

I’m really good at not doing things. I can not do things with the best of them.

And hopefully being able to decide how many of them I don't want to do or even give a crap about.

 

[demarpaint]

And hopefully being able to decide how many of them I don't want to do or even give a crap about.

It's a great feeling to do whatever you want whenever you want. It's also great to pass on things you don't give a crap about. I didn't realize how great those feeling are until I retired and tried them out. My only regret is I didn't retire at 55, oh well. Once again anyone on the fence about it, if you can afford to retire go for it!! Every once in a while I drag myself out of retirement, to help a good friend who pays well, or for a favorite old customer. Doing so reminds me how great being retired is!!!!!!!!!