Seeking HT Wisdom - Retirement Edition

[VikingsGuy]

After decades of 60 hour weeks I am pulling the plug this winter. So, for those who have walked this path before me I welcome your insights, wisdom, suggestions, learnings, watch-outs, must-dos, anecdotes, funny stories, etc. I look forward to hearing from you all.

(If the context helps, I just turned 59, am out of shape but in general good health, have a great wife, 3 adult kids (plus 1 SIL) in various phases of "adulting", 1 grand-daughter, a solid core of buddies, zero interest in any part-time work/consulting, and way too many hobbies and interests that have sat on the shelf.)

 

[brymoore]

Congratulations!

 

[Wildabeest]

Congrats!

 

[Dave N]

Congratulations! Enjoy! Retirement does not suck.

 

[duckhunt]

Congrats

 

[Wildabeest]

If you’re looking for a challenge, read all the political posts on here and try not to respond .

 

[noharleyyet]

Sounds like you’ve earned it. I seriously doubt I’ll ever retire so I’m gonna ruminate a bit & get back to you.

 

[mtmuley]

After decades of 60 hour weeks I am pulling the plug this winter. So, for those who have walked this path before me I welcome your insights, wisdom, suggestions, learnings, watch-outs, must-dos, anecdotes, funny stories, etc. I look forward to hearing from you all.

(If the context helps, I just turned 59, am out of shape but in general good health, have a great wife, 3 adult kids (plus 1 SIL) in various phases of "adulting", 1 grand-daughter, a solid core of buddies, zero interest in any part-time work/consulting, and way too many hobbies and interests that have sat on the shelf.)

I don't have any wisdom. Hunt and hunt some more. Congrats VG. mtmuley

 

[Ben Lamb]

Congrats.

1.) Purchase 6 pairs of jean shorts and 1 pair of new, oversized cotton dockers. Preferably tan, but please avoid white.
2.) Costco crew socks. ankle height. Get like 8 packs of them
3.) T-shirts with witty GenX sayings.
4.) New
5.) Balance
6.) Shoes
7.) Skechers w/ the heel assist. Bending over is for suckers.
8.) Pit Viper sunglasses.
9.) Mullet w/ a perm.
10.) Zero Turn Mower
11.) You're welcome.

 

[noharleyyet]

Congrats.

1.) Purchase 6 pairs of jean shorts and 1 pair of new, oversized cotton dockers. Preferably tan, but please avoid white.
2.) Costco crew socks. ankle height. Get like 8 packs of them
3.) T-shirts with witty GenX sayings.
4.) New
5.) Balance
6.) Shoes
7.) Skechers w/ the heel assist. Bending over is for suckers.
8.) Pit Viper sunglasses.
9.) Mullet w/ a perm.
10.) Zero Turn Mower
11.) You're welcome.

*Kenny Powers starter kit

 

[elkduds]

After decades of 60 hour weeks I am pulling the plug this winter. So, for those who have walked this path before me I welcome your insights, wisdom, suggestions, learnings, watch-outs, must-dos, anecdotes, funny stories, etc. I look forward to hearing from you all.

(If the context helps, I just turned 59, am out of shape but in general good health, have a great wife, 3 adult kids (plus 1 SIL) in various phases of "adulting", 1 grand-daughter, a solid core of buddies, zero interest in any part-time work/consulting, and way too many hobbies and interests that have sat on the shelf.)

Congratulations in advance! For me and many others, retirement is the opportunity to pursue the things that matter to you, separate from needing to work and earn. From your list here, what stands out as being most worth your time and attention? Any things that seem like unfinished (life) business? Below is a tool used to help people discover and rank their personal values, as distinct from the values others place on you.

https://www.thegoodproject.org/value-sort

Activities and relationships that bring to life your personal values are likely to be most meaningful to you. I hope you keep us informed, because nobody else knows how you roll. There is an 'I' in retire, so you will be the expert on yours.

P.S. I was surprised to realize how much I enjoyed doing the basic parts of my career once I retired from agencies, employers, bosses, auditors, colleagues who were past caring, and could do it on my own schedule. I still work, only as much as I want and no more.

 

[BuzzH]

Can't know, but I should kick my own ass for not taking VERA...

 

[Gellar]

First thing I’d suggest is switching to the Green and Gold, but since that’s unlikely, CONGRATULATIONS! I wish you the best in your retirement.

 

[Gellar]

Congrats.

1.) Purchase cutoff 6 pairs of jean shorts

Everything else was spot on.

 

[Ben Lamb]

*Kenny Powers starter kit

Danny Powers, Lawnstar.

 

[npaden]

Congratulations!

One thing a lot of people miss is doing Roth conversions inside your 401k if that is an option or taking distributions even if you don’t need the money and rolling it into a Roth IRA.

Take advantage of lower tax rates in early retirement years if you can.

 

[Ben Lamb]

Everything else was spot on.

Son,

Some people have class and know good fashion when they see a well hemmed below the knee pair of jorts.

Some people eat garbage from a can and wear cutoffs.

 

[CRJR45]

Do what everyone else does , move down here , drive slow in the left lane and slam on your brakes at every roundabout !

Congrats , stay busy .

 

[Elkoholic]

Congratulations!

Next month I'm coming up on 1 year of being retired, and highly recommend it! I have so many people ask me "what are you going to do?" My standard answer is always "Not work"
I think you have a good plan for starters - "zero interest in any part-time work/consulting, and way too many hobbies and interests that have sat on the shelf."
My advice, live life as you wish, do whatever the heck you want each day! Best of luck to you!

 

[BigHornRam]

I just turned 62 and decided to retired. Now I'm working 90 hours a week building a retirement compound in Wyoming, while trying to race back to Montana now and then to get my house there ready to close by the end of the month. 3rd world problems, I know!