dgadee
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Colleague of my brother retired at 65. Dead before he got his first month's pension payment.
Being retired; painful
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lustyd
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As someone who retired at 45 it’s become clear to me that there’s a distinction between retiree and pensioner. Retired people don’t work, pensioners get pensions. You can be one, both or neither, but if you’re working you’re not retired.
I think I preferred the old system where pensioners left the jobs for the young who need them more.
RunAgroundHard
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Indeed. I disagree with the religious bit but there are other mindful ways to live your life that could meet the intent of his point.
Bouba
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Believe me….I’m so lazy I’d let one of you lot be in charge….if only I could trust you guys
Bouba
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I think a lot of people say ´retired’ when they mean changed profession
lustyd
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A lot of people use lots of words in the wrong way
in that scenario they ought to be saying “I’m an ex-policeman” or “I’m an ex-teacher” if still working. The definition of retired is permanently stopped working, although odd that it doesn’t mention intent as I have no way of knowing if I’ll have to work again in the next 40-50 years rogerthebodger
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My Farther died at 62 my FIL died at 63 after retired at 60.
Brother died at 79 but his wife died early due to smoking and of because he was a passive smoker
I or my wife do not smoke and live heathy stopped working at 64 now almost 78 but continue working on hobbies (cars, boats woodwork etc.)
In my view you should not retire from you should retire to
Its just changing what you work at and not continue to just work for money.
The main issue I have is the inflation and cost of living
Brother died at 79 but his wife died early due to smoking and of because he was a passive smoker
I or my wife do not smoke and live heathy stopped working at 64 now almost 78 but continue working on hobbies (cars, boats woodwork etc.)
In my view you should not retire from you should retire to
Its just changing what you work at and not continue to just work for money.
The main issue I have is the inflation and cost of living
Blueboatman
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Was it you that quoted the telephone number Poole town quay overnight mooring charges ( plus electricity extra of courseA lot of people use lots of words in the wrong way
) ?I have little objection to sensible upgrades on boats like lovely new sails, engines, autopilots and windvanes ( etc etc and more etc ), supporting local businesses sometimes …
But.
And it’s a BIG But. A right royal pain in the Butt:
To be fleeced repeatedly over a barrel nightly with nothing to show for it bar bad memories, nah.
Nope .
No way.
Enough .
Imho and ime , your retirement t fund or income stream lasts a lot longer on board once you leave the UKs chargeable anchoring and mooring spots sadly.
So if you don’t want to go back to work to pay the harbour masters pensions…
Vote with the anchor?
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lustyd
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Yes that was me. We only stayed one night and will be leaving the UK once we’ve finished doing Scotland etc.
Unfortunately retiring abroad isn’t as easy as it once was and the “retired” visas are actually “pensioner” visas which I won’t be eligible for for 20 years since savings and investments don’t count
Unfortunately retiring abroad isn’t as easy as it once was and the “retired” visas are actually “pensioner” visas which I won’t be eligible for for 20 years since savings and investments don’t count
Poignard
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One thing I have developed in my old age is a deepening dislike of being told what to do; and especially of being told what's good for me.
I don't have to fully occupy my time, I don't have to do anything for the community, I don't have to exercise, I don't have to have a hobby, I dont have to make new friendships, I don't have to eat healthily, I don't have to drink less, .............
It's my retirement, I earned it, and I'll damn well please myself what I do with it!
I don't have to fully occupy my time, I don't have to do anything for the community, I don't have to exercise, I don't have to have a hobby, I dont have to make new friendships, I don't have to eat healthily, I don't have to drink less, .............
It's my retirement, I earned it, and I'll damn well please myself what I do with it!
billskip
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But you DO have to obey the rules hereabouts.....
Blueboatman
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Bouba
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You should watch what you write
Poignard
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Yes, that's true. As I have learned to my cost...............
"I broke the law and the law won."
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Fr J Hackett
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Only sometimes
Fr J Hackett
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You know that thing inside you that says don't say that well I think mine is broken.
Bouba
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As I said…it’s all about personality types….you could try and change with hypnotherapy or reading philosophy books…teach yourself to kick back. Or you can hit retirement running…desperate to fill every moment.
Perhaps those that transition slowly….you know, grow the tits before you lop off the bits is the best way. Ease yourself physically, mentally and financially into the next phase of your life
Perhaps those that transition slowly….you know, grow the tits before you lop off the bits is the best way. Ease yourself physically, mentally and financially into the next phase of your life
billskip
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There are others doing that
rogerthebodger
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Only if the rules are lawful and reasonable.
Very obtain the authorities make up rules that are not lawful buy impose extra unlawful costs
capnsensible
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Those that are self employed before retiring are likely to find the transition easy because they are used to thinking for themselves.,
