Why do you want to retire? (pension, physically, emotionally, moving)

[galaxyhi]

I was early medically retired at age 40, on SSDI.

After 13 years, while I was always busy, it became boring. I used to say "no grass grows under my feet " and the SS doesn't go as far as it used to. So I returned to work part time (allowed), as I also missed interaction with people besides those in groups I "hanged out with" ("hung" is incorrect), or was involved with.

Now, even 6 months later, I'm looking forward to permanent retirement, lol.

With all my medical problems, though, I may not make it or be retired enough just to enjoy it.

There is something nice anout NOT having to go out if the weather is inclement, or if you "don't feel like it". And to go do what you want when you want or pick the non-but days or times to do things. The only alarm clock I had was to make sure to be up for something FUN. And no boss to tell me what to do, when.

Still, I'm enjoying working again, and hope to be fully retired again someday, if my bidy holds out and doesnt turncoat on me!

[fallstaff]

Originally Posted by galaxyhi

I was early medically retired at age 40, on SSDI.

After 13 years, while I was always busy, it became boring. I used to say "no grass grows under my feet " and the SS doesn't go as far as it used to. So I returned to work part time (allowed), as I also missed interaction with people besides those in groups I "hanged out with" ("hung" is incorrect), or was involved with.

Now, even 6 months later, I'm looking forward to permanent retirement, lol.

With all my medical problems, though, I may not make it or be retired enough just to enjoy it.

There is something nice anout NOT having to go out if the weather is inclement, or if you "don't feel like it". And to go do what you want when you want or pick the non-but days or times to do things. The only alarm clock I had was to make sure to be up for something FUN. And no boss to tell me what to do, when.

Still, I'm enjoying working again, and hope to be fully retired again someday, if my bidy holds out and doesnt turncoat on me!

"Body" ("bidy" is incorrect)

[Inspector1489]

Originally Posted by matisse12

So I'm quibbling a little with your use of the word 'ethic' here, as it pertains to working after retirement. (but it's not a big quibble)

Fair point, and a reasonable clarification.

[selhars]

I don't get why anyone would want to work if they don't have to, either.

I know people say they want to. I don't care what they say...I think they just had a work ethic drummed into the when they were young -- and to be honest -- never stopped to really, really ask themselves WHY they're still working. I've had 70 year old co-workers tell me they've nver though about retiring. Really? OK. I can't relate.

Sure they say well, the job isn't heavy lifting, I could do it blindfolded, and the boss leaves me alone.
Or as my 75-year-old former coworker who just started a new full time job says -- I'm just not ready to retire. But he's also the kind who even though he has made lots of money, and has a close to 10K a month retirement income -- still wants MORE money. He makes a lot -- but spends every dime. (I have no doubt at all he has no real money saved).

But as I have now accepted -- if people say they want to work, don't even waste time wondering about it. Or telling them how great retirement is. I'm done with that. They can work.....I'm more than willing to NOT work for them.

[mschrief]

After 45 years of working, 32 of it in Federal service, I am sick of getting up at 5am every flippin' morning, getting dressed in professional attire, fixing my breakfast and lunch, slogging through traffic and sitting in a depressing cubicle doing work that is meaningless and mindless.

I'm tired of it, between my Social Security and pensions (fed and military) I will bring home the same money so it is stupid to go through all of this for nothing. SS starts in January, so I'm set.

I want to sleep late, have breakfast at my table, not in a tupperware dish. I want to spend time with my husband. I have much more time behind me than I do before me.

I, too, want my life back.

[matisse12]

I enjoyed your post, mschrief! great post #25! and explains the sentiment so well.

[luzianne]

I want to retire so my time belongs to me. I don't want to trade my time for money anymore after a certain point.

[steiconi]

I started out in a field I loved, and would have kept doing it all my life...except it didn't pay enough to live and had no benefits.

so I sold out and hated working for a few decades, and was thrilled to retire.

[steiconi]

Originally Posted by galaxyhi

I "hanged out with" ("hung" is incorrect), or was involved with.

I think hung is correct. "Hanged" is by the neck.
"hung out" is a colloquialism and follows its own rules anyway.

[Mikala43]

Because there are so many better things I would rather spend my time doing.