Priya2 Posted September 24, 2013 #201 Share Posted September 24, 2013 42 weeks and counting down....... I am now at 332 sleeps :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlacruising Posted September 24, 2013 #202 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I am now at 332 sleeps :D Are tou counting days you are off too??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christee52 Posted September 24, 2013 #203 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Retired in 2003 at 55, husband retired 3 years ago after I begged him to stop working after his heart surgery. Just the other day he said "Why did I wait so long?" Well dud~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priya2 Posted September 25, 2013 #204 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Are tou counting days you are off too???what gave it away? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlacruising Posted September 25, 2013 #205 Share Posted September 25, 2013 what gave it away? ;) Sleeps....lol!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tahoemc Posted September 25, 2013 #206 Share Posted September 25, 2013 493 days....Jan 19 2015. Seems so far off, but everyone says it will go quickly....hope they're right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tahoemc Posted September 25, 2013 #207 Share Posted September 25, 2013 493 days....Jan 19 2015. Seems so far off, but everyone says it will go quickly....hope they're right! That should have said 481 days:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
always_cruisin Posted September 28, 2013 #208 Share Posted September 28, 2013 43 paychecks (625 days) for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlacruising Posted September 28, 2013 #209 Share Posted September 28, 2013 43 paychecks (625 days) for me. Well if I did paychecks I would have 14 or 15 left, but we only get paid once a month. Still counting weeks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internetwhiz Posted October 4, 2013 #210 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Well if I did paychecks I would have 14 or 15 left, but we only get paid once a month. Still counting weeks!!! I get paid once a month, too. I have 10 paydays left!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlacruising Posted October 5, 2013 #211 Share Posted October 5, 2013 I get paid once a month, too. I have 10 paydays left!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That must be a teacher thing...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internetwhiz Posted October 5, 2013 #212 Share Posted October 5, 2013 That must be a teacher thing...lol I'm in higher education, but not a traditional faculty member. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beshears Posted October 10, 2013 #213 Share Posted October 10, 2013 I'm thinking the "23rd of Februry, 2014. I know that is a strange date, but it will be (hopefully I can make it till then :)) a year since I have been out of the hospital. In the last two years, I have been in the hosptial 6 times, and I "don't" want to go back.:( I work for a large well known corporation and I will have just turned 71, but most people think I am younger than what I am, and I love my job so we'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traveler916 Posted October 11, 2013 #214 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I'm thinking the "23rd of Februry, 2014. I know that is a strange date, but it will be (hopefully I can make it till then :)) a year since I have been out of the hospital. In the last two years, I have been in the hosptial 6 times, and I "don't" want to go back.:( I work for a large well known corporation and I will have just turned 71, but most people think I am younger than what I am, and I love my job so we'll see. No matter what...best of luck to you.My wife spent a few months in the hospital almost 5 years ago...it was touch and go for awhile but she made a full recovery...I hope the same for you gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlacruising Posted October 12, 2013 #215 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I'm thinking the "23rd of Februry, 2014. I know that is a strange date, but it will be (hopefully I can make it till then :)) a year since I have been out of the hospital. In the last two years, I have been in the hosptial 6 times, and I "don't" want to go back.:( I work for a large well known corporation and I will have just turned 71, but most people think I am younger than what I am, and I love my job so we'll see. Well, I'm thinking exactly a year after that for my retirement. Blessings to both of us!!!:))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friscoonetwo Posted October 12, 2013 #216 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I gave been retired 10 years. My wife is retiring December 31st this year and on Jan 19 we head out on the Island Princess for the Panama Canal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internetwhiz Posted October 12, 2013 #217 Share Posted October 12, 2013 My date of June 27, 2014 is sounding closer all the time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traveler916 Posted October 13, 2013 #218 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I gave been retired 10 years. My wife is retiring December 31st this year and on Jan 19 we head out on the Island Princess for the Panama Canal That sounds like a wonderful way to celebrate :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curcurt Posted October 13, 2013 #219 Share Posted October 13, 2013 March 18, 2016 will be my 30th year in law enforcement. Can walk out with 100% pay at age 52. Can stay longer for a 4 year drop program or I can go now, but I would need to buy 2 1/2 years of air time. Just want to leave while my wife and I still are still in very good health. We love to travel and we just bought our retirement home, which has almost everyone believing I will be retiring soon.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plantcrone Posted October 13, 2013 #220 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I retired in 2013 after 35 years with "Ma Bell". It wasn't a planned retirement though-I had an on-the-job accident resulting in back surgery. My job was very physical-I climbed telephone poles every day-and sadly the company didn't give me time to recuperate from the surgery. After offering me a minimal pay sitting down job, I opted to retire. I was used to being out and about in a van all day and the thought of being trapped in an office environment didn't enthuse me at all..so I retired. My husband also worked for Ma Bell and had a few more years to go before retirement-but he sadly had a heart attack and passed away. My advise is to retire as soon as you can-you'll never say "Gosh I wish I'd worked a couple of months or years longer, especially if you've been able to save and are financially ready to go. Even though I wasn't exactly on the best financial road, I'm still glad I retired when I did. Lots of we retirees say "I don't know how I had time to work, I have so much to do now" and thats exactly how I feel- I'm always busy, and though I occasionally miss the people I worked with and even the job, which was fun for many years, I don't miss the garbage working in a large corporation brings to us-the politics, the kissing up and the way some people do act. So count down and retire when you can! I was actually in Cancun on my last official day as an employee as I took 3 weeks of vacation time I had coming after my disability ended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priya2 Posted October 13, 2013 #221 Share Posted October 13, 2013 @ Plantcrone, sounds like wise words :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internetwhiz Posted October 13, 2013 #222 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I retired in 2013 after 35 years with "Ma Bell". It wasn't a planned retirement though-I had an on-the-job accident resulting in back surgery. My job was very physical-I climbed telephone poles every day-and sadly the company didn't give me time to recuperate from the surgery. After offering me a minimal pay sitting down job, I opted to retire. I was used to being out and about in a van all day and the thought of being trapped in an office environment didn't enthuse me at all..so I retired. My husband also worked for Ma Bell and had a few more years to go before retirement-but he sadly had a heart attack and passed away. My advise is to retire as soon as you can-you'll never say "Gosh I wish I'd worked a couple of months or years longer, especially if you've been able to save and are financially ready to go. Even though I wasn't exactly on the best financial road, I'm still glad I retired when I did. Lots of we retirees say "I don't know how I had time to work, I have so much to do now" and thats exactly how I feel- I'm always busy, and though I occasionally miss the people I worked with and even the job, which was fun for many years, I don't miss the garbage working in a large corporation brings to us-the politics, the kissing up and the way some people do act. So count down and retire when you can! I was actually in Cancun on my last official day as an employee as I took 3 weeks of vacation time I had coming after my disability ended. Thanks for posting. I have times when I have reservations about retiring, but then I'll have one of those "kiss up" days and it can't get here fast enough. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priya2 Posted October 13, 2013 #223 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Thanks for posting. I have times when I have reservations about retiring, but then I'll have one of those "kiss up" days and it can't get here fast enough. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Me too! :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iancal Posted October 13, 2013 #224 Share Posted October 13, 2013 My father retired at 59. He was in bad health. He discovered the the average lifespan, at that time, for retired employees at his company was 67.5. He retired, moved to the west coast, bought a condo on a golf course, and played several times a week. His health improved incredibly. He lived to 87. Many of his contemporaries passed away much earlier. I got a chance of an attractive package at ate 59. Took it and never looked back. We have lots of places to go and things to see before we are unable to travel any more. If you can manage it financially, get out early. Change your occupation, volunteer, travel, whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traveler916 Posted October 14, 2013 #225 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Plantcrone and Iancal - thank you very much for posting. Its great to read other people's stories.... Thanks again gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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