Maybe? So will a wreck, a stray bullet, an accident on a ladder, etc.
It's all about the money and time away from my job. I make a comfortable living and have 4 days per week off. So, I can deal with the BS of work in exchange for that.
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It's all about the money and time away from my job. I make a comfortable living and have 4 days per week off. So, I can deal with the BS of work in exchange for that.
I agree, except I hate the thought of going back to college and truly dont know what will pay me similar that is not similar and does not require either college, or more investment time than my off time and hobbies allow.
Exactly. Retirement is not for everybody. And if it is the timing is not the same for everybody. The downside of forums such as this is that while they educate those in the same boat they don’t address those that are not. Working is a honorable profession. Continue it or plan for a replacement for it. It’s up to the individual.
Is working "honorable"? Why? How did it come to be so, and why is this true?
Honor is just a concept shaped by your present society and personal beliefs. Totally subjective.
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I’m probably 12-14 years away, but you just don’t know what the future brings...health, income, family’s health and income, my kids, their situation.
So my plan is 12 more years. I’ll leave with a pension of 70% of my salary - I say that now but again, who knows what the future brings?
I have money in retirement accounts and I own a single family rental. Unfortunately I also bought huge house and I have a ton of debt on that, but the way I look at it is...life is too short and unpredictable. Saving your whole life for “rainy days”, is a real depressing thing. Live a little while you can because you never know, we aren’t guaranteed today and never mind tomorrow.
So my plan is 12 more years. I’ll leave with a pension of 70% of my salary - I say that now but again, who knows what the future brings?
I have money in retirement accounts and I own a single family rental. Unfortunately I also bought huge house and I have a ton of debt on that, but the way I look at it is...life is too short and unpredictable. Saving your whole life for “rainy days”, is a real depressing thing. Live a little while you can because you never know, we aren’t guaranteed today and never mind tomorrow.
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I was in class years ago and we were discussing the advancements in health/medicine and how people are just working Longer and longer. The guy teaching the class was a good example...think he’s close to 70. Loves to work, healthy.
This is pretty common now, people are working longer than ever. Not sure I’ll fit into that category, but I’m the type that just can’t sit still. I can’t just stay inside, I have to do something. Projects, work, stuff around the house. If I retire, I want to get myself into a job that is totally mindless and stress free. I don’t want any responsibility and I don’t want to think. Not sure what I’ll do but I’ll find something
Exactly. I doubt I live until I'm retirement age, so I'm buying the fun things now. Here is my 26th birthday present to myself, 9 years ago, for example...
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Ws6, good on you! I’ve always wanted a Corvette but my practical side with kids and raising a family never let me pull the trigger. I’ve been fully retired for 5 years but not into the old grey haired guy going through a mid life crisis any longer. It’s good to know you made it happen when you were younger. By the way, is George Clooney a personal friend or did he just happen to be at the dealership when you picked up your car? 
I'm not sure what your comment means, but I take it it's a good natured gest. I do have some really awesome personal friends, who are definitely "celerity status", but not in the Hollywood realm. When I did the assembly tour at BG, I got to meet Benny Hill and ask him about suspension/alignment, etc. and Dave Tatman (Tateman?) gave me his cell number. I actually ended up using it, as the fender was cracked upon delivery, and he personally oversaw replacing it with another factory painted fender (which the paint matched perfectly, in case you wondered). The dealership was deadlocked on fixing it and couldn't make it happen. He cut through 100% of the red tape, took my call, remembered me, and got me that fender ASAP. I may love my Japanese cars, but I will NEVER forget how he, and that dealership, treated me. Even if I never buy another GM, I have a huge soft spot for those people up at BG, and that dealership local to me at the time, for who they are, and how they treated me. I used to hate worker's unions and t hink they were lazy leaches begging more money all the time, but I got to shake hands with the people who I watched build my car, and they were salt of the earth people raising families, pursuing hobbies, and working with their hands. Respect.Ws6, good on you! I’ve always wanted a Corvette but my practical side with kids and raising a family never let me pull the trigger. I’ve been fully retired for 5 years but not into the old grey haired guy going through a mid life crisis any longer. It’s good to know you made it happen when you were younger. By the way, is George Clooney a personal friend or did he just happen to be at the dealership when you picked up your car?
As to the other, I wanted to do the "irresponsible" things before I owned a house, etc. I didn't think I'd marry or have kids, but still, one never knows (I have a girlfriend of 3 years, she has a daughter, we are not engaged, we live separately, in case you wondered "how'd THAT go?" Well, it went with me enjoying life, learning to appreciate my own company, and making my own way without help from a spouse and loving every minute of it, but also being able to appreciate positive company.), and so I bought the Z06 when I was 26. I mainly wanted to "get it out of my system". Now when I pull up to a light in my CX5 next to someone in a 'vette, viper, AMG, whatever, I can truly appreciate their car without any "Yeah, must be nice, wonder what THAT's like..." going through my head. I kept the Z06 for a year, enjoyed it, sold it. It accomplished that for me and has been good for my mental health even nearly a decade after it's gone. Good thing, too, because my house now has a 27% grade gravel driveway. It would not be fun.
As to the old guys...yeah, noone waved at me. They would purposefully look away. Kindof disgusting, really. I got 2 compliments in that car. One was a very appreciatively smiling woman who appeared to be early 40's (and very attractive), and one was some young guy who boiled up out of my apartment complex when he heard/saw it and was gushing on and on about OMGAZOOOOHSIXXX!!!! and I felt bad because I've been that guy, but I was in a hurry to get somewhere so the yammering had to be put off. What DID get compliments was my 370Z that I replaced it with. It got a TON! of compliments from model looking 20's something girls to old guys in a parkinglot at the book store remembering their 240's from yester-year. Just a ton of positive energy my way in that car from literally every demographic. It was kind of weird. The Z had a much stronger following than the Z06.
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I've supported and pandered to enough people on the dole that if I ever ended up on it, I'd feel 0 shame or guilt. Just getting what's due me for my service to the system and those in it.
I agree not being 65 years old and buying a Corvette and not be able to get in / out of it due to bad knees and back.
Maybe that cougar smiling wanted a ride in your Z06 ?
Fancy cars are nice but I’d rather use that money towards my house.
Maybe that cougar smiling wanted a ride in your Z06 ?
Fancy cars are nice but I’d rather use that money towards my house.
I agree with that, but I bought the Z06 before I even had a house. Like I said, got it and sold it before I had things like that for responsibilities. I paid $76K and pulled $68K out of it a year later on trade. Certainly worse choices with far less gratification have been made.
No(thing) will make you happy. Happiness (or not) is intrinsic, extrinsic factors are temporary modifiers.
You got rid of the black convertible ?
My BIL has it. In Gig Harbor, WA.
I gave it to him. Mark installed the new ragtop and weather strip kit.
He will also completely disassemble and detail the interior.
I had the seats rebuilt and carpeting, but he will make it perfect.
Mark has that eye for detail.
Mostly original 1968 427 L36 (390 HP) roadster. 4 speed, 3:36 Posi.
Only option is AMFM Stereo which was rare and big bucks in '68.
Otiginally Cordovan Maroon. Yuck.
He shows it with the origninal, 1 year only 15x7 Ralleys; here are the 16x8 Chrome Vintiques with 255/50/16 Comp TAs. It sits lower and is a blast to drive. Driving in 2nd and giving it throttle will can get you sideways...
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