I’m done

Many congrats Rob, I'm not envious in the least, but I'm envious :) I'm 53 as well and will have done 40 years at the same place in 4 years time and need to decide whether to carry on, probably not worth it pension wise. I could do flexible retirement in 2 years ie a 3 day week but secretly I would love to finish as soon as I can. My dad passed away at 61 and never enjoyed retirement and it's something that always strikes a note with me that life is too short to carry on working.

All the best in what you decide to do.

Tim.
 
Smartbear said:
ph001 said:
Oh wow, more days to polish the Z! How’s the toe btw?
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I’ve recovered well enough to function normally but my promising ballet career is ruined, I shall be claiming heavily on this aspect alone :P
Rob
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:rofl: :rofl:
 
Congrats Smartbear. Enjoy your retirement :thumbsup:
Just over 3 months to go for me. From the 1st May I'll be on half time until I retire. It's the company's way of getting you used to the idea of not working. I've worked shifts all my working life & for the last 10 years started work @ 6am everyday. Must say I don't think I'll miss that!
All the best.
 
Number5 said:
Well done Rob.
Does this mean you'll now have to pay to travel ??
Enjoy it.
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Just means he might get there on time if he is not loitering on the tracks :lol:

Congrats though - envious
 
Smartbear said:
mr.tourette said:
Do you mind me asking how old you are bear? Didnt think you were anywhere near retirement age...I see more and more people retiring younger and I'm beginning to wonder about the whole scenario...i cannot even imagine retiring as I get seriously bored just having a few weeks off :D
I know Im probably one of those sad bastards that loves their job and enjoys going to work, I like routine and being around folk and cant imagine life without it :cry: what do you plan to do with all your time?
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I turned 53 last month, I've had a good job as a technical officer for London underground but I won't miss the shift work or the weekend working. I've got some good friends I'm leaving behind but that's the only lament.
My mum only had 2 years retired before she suffered a major stroke & I think that's had some bearing on my decision.
I've got several hobbies (apart from the zed) so certainly won't be bored :thumbsup:
Rob
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Good luck with it all and enjoy..can certainly see why you are doing it now :thumbsup: ..Ill probably keep going until i drop dead :rofl:
 
Tbone said:
Congratulations, and... spare a thought for those of us still with 25 years to go!
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And you are the same age as well? :lol:
 
Smartbear said:
It’s my last day at work today, feels a bit strange after working all my life-started as a paperboy at 14 :P
Rob
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I give you 3, or 4 weeks before your start taking stuff apart because your bored lol
 
Congrats Rob - must admit I've been tempted to go the same route many times. Enjoy the free time, but keep off the daytime TV :D
(I'm sure Mrs Bear is already building up your daily "To Do" list :thumbsup: )
 
Congratulations Rob! :thumbsup:

If my experience is anything to go by you'll soon wonder how you found time to fit work in! :)

You can start enjoying it by having a lie-in on Monday - and any other day if you feel like it!

Enjoy. :thumbsup:
 
Best of luck to you, hope you soon get into retirement mode, as 'markalp' wrote 'I give you 3, or 4 weeks before your start taking stuff apart because your bored lol'

It took me nearly two years to get over not working! a bit younger than you though when I retired and I made the mistake of doing a couple of contracts for them after retirement. Enjoy!
 
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