Jobs for the boys

[mjcoon]

I'm told that divorce after retirement is quite common, as couples spend extended time together for the first time in decades and discover that they don't actually like each other. A bit like the notorious divorce blip after Christmas and New Year. One of the nice things about lockdown has been the discovery that my other half and I still get along well.

My father retired early and my mother promptly went out to work (and enjoyed it immensely)!

 

[dom]

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[lustyd]

Well exactly. I like my work, but I'm really far too busy to do it.

I think that's the best way I've ever seen this put!

 

[Adios]

I'm told that divorce after retirement is quite common, as couples spend extended time together for the first time in decades and discover that they don't actually like each other. A bit like the notorious divorce blip after Christmas and New Year. One of the nice things about lockdown has been the discovery that my other half and I still get along well.

better a boat than a shed to escape to. Both is ideal of course

 

[zoidberg]

I'm told that divorce after retirement is quite common, as couples spend extended time together for the first time in decades and discover that they don't actually like each other. A bit like the notorious divorce blip after Christmas and New Year. One of the nice things about lockdown has been the discovery that my other half and I still get along well.

An interesting observation, and one mirrored in an article read just an hour earlier - which is worth others' reading.....
Friendship with your lover

 

[newtothis]

From a job ad to divorce counselling in 65 posts. Spectacular.
Now, what anchor to tie around an unwanted spouse's neck?

 

[Stemar]

Now, what anchor to tie around an unwanted spouse's neck?

Clearly a Rocna. No need to waste a good one like a CQR

 

[mjcoon]

From a job ad to divorce counselling in 65 posts. Spectacular.

Isn't divorce counselling the sub-text behind so many threads?

 

[Adios]

Isn't divorce counselling the sub-text behind so many threads?

I wonder how many wives are holding back their erstwhile ocean crossing husbands That said I've met a fair few post retirement divorcee liveaboards around the coast whose boat is still not quite ready. Divorce might not be all that is required.

 

[Rappey]

. It was just 2 weeks crappy labouring

It's unfortunate that was your experience.
A marina local to me take many over the years that are still at school.
They get to go out on the rib every time it's being used, ride around the marina in the golf carts (as a passenger) and be involved with anything that could be fun or interesting.
Some of the kids have no motivation or interest, others want to be involved in everything.
The ones that showed initiative often came back as summer workers.

 

[Stemar]

I wonder how many wives are holding back their erstwhile ocean crossing husbands That said I've met a fair few post retirement divorcee liveaboards around the coast whose boat is still not quite ready. Divorce might not be all that is required.

The trouble with that sort of dream is that, as it gets closer to reality, it can become something perilously close to a nightmare.

I knew a divorced guy who had every plan to "go south until the butter melts, then decide whether to turn left or right", and was a competent enough single hander to do it. Everything was ready, farewell party, and off he went. He was back in a couple of weeks, having discovered that he didn't like being on his own for long periods. It takes courage to set off, but I reckon it takes even more courage to turn back because you've discovered that it isn't fun.

 

[Adios]

The trouble with that sort of dream is that, as it gets closer to reality, it can become something perilously close to a nightmare.

I knew a divorced guy who had every plan to "go south until the butter melts, then decide whether to turn left or right", and was a competent enough single hander to do it. Everything was ready, farewell party, and off he went. He was back in a couple of weeks, having discovered that he didn't like being on his own for long periods. It takes courage to set off, but I reckon it takes even more courage to turn back because you've discovered that it isn't fun.

Yes better to turn around and suck it up than go the way of poor old Donald Crowhurst. Lesson learned: Don't make a big deal about departing. We are social creatures aren't we though, its quite rare for someone not to be. I did a lot of backpacking when I was younger and realised the best thing about going alone was the higher chance of meeting other solo travellers at backpacker hotels, on trains etc and than travelling together for a while. I hardly spent any time alone. Not so likely to meet people to travel with when on your own boat though. I guess those crew finding websites could take care of it to some degree.