57Gregy Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 I retired. My brother Mike died at 57. My mom died at 62. I turned 62 in April. I thought if I died today, all of my social security money would just disappear into some politician's pork barrel, if it hasn't already. No kids, minor or otherwise, no wife; I want my money. I realize I am condemning myself to working part-time, somewhere, for the rest of my life, unless I can learn to enjoy the taste of cat food. I plan on taking off for the winter (I hate cold weather) and maybe applying for PT work in the spring, then doing it again next winter. More time for making music with Cakewalk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaartian Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 (edited) I had to start SS at 62, as well. I wanted her dog more than I wanted my ex or her money. And I'm much happier for it. Once on a fixed income, I remain kind of surprised how it's gone. You get used to the budget you have to set for yourself. And then eliminate one thing. Like alcohol. [Easy for me. I lost the ability to metabolize it a couple of years ago.] I had MONEY left at the end of the month! Quite a bit. OK, I admit to spending some of the leftover bucks on music. But it felt good! Good luck to you! Edited November 16, 2019 by John Maar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notes_Norton Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 Remember, you need a purpose in life. Working is good, but you need to work where you either enjoy the work, or feel you are needed. It's a recipe for a long life. I've gigged at retirement communities since I was 40. We play a lot of them over and over again, and we get to know the people. Those who get "retirement disease" are usually the first ones to die. They used to say "Don't let the rocking chair get you" now it's "Don't let the TV (or Hulu) get you". The long lived folks in Japan call it ikigai https://medium.com/thrive-global/ikigai-the-japanese-secret-to-a-long-and-happy-life-might-just-help-you-live-a-more-fulfilling-9871d01992b7 Ikigai (生き甲斐, pronounced [ikiɡai]) is a Japanese concept that means "a reason for being." The word "ikigai" is usually used to indicate the source of value in one's life or the things that make one's life worthwhile. Congratulations on getting to Uncle Sam's list. No be careful who you vote for, one political party is trying to take that away - google "starve the beast" (with quotes). Remember, you paid all your life, don't let the super-rich steal that money from you. I got on at 63, could have done 62 but I procrastinated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InstrEd Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 2 hours ago, 57Gregy said: I retired. Best of luck to you. Now you don't have any excuse for not posting here more ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InstrEd Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 11 minutes ago, Notes_Norton said: Remember, you need a purpose in life. Working is good, but you need to work where you either enjoy the work, or feel you are needed. It's a recipe for a long life. Have to agree on this. Pick something you like to do. I know an Engineer who lost his job at 61 and ending up becoming a Special Education Bus driver. He didn't have to work, his wife who is 3 years younger had insurance. He is so happy doing the bus driving for 10 years now and says as long as he can he will do it for the half day school kids. I hope I'll be able to find something to do part-time as I know I won't be able to sit still at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notes_Norton Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 I'll be playing music and hopefully gigging until I can no longer fog a mirror ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InstrEd Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 1 minute ago, Notes_Norton said: I'll be playing music and hopefully gigging until I can no longer fog a mirror I think you will be having your own band when you move to the retirement community. "The Naked Old Farts " ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayoubill Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 I started SS at 63 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notes_Norton Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 5 minutes ago, InstrEd said: I think you will be having your own band when you move to the retirement community. "The Naked Old Farts " ? I think I'll call it "God's Waiting Room's Band" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InstrEd Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 SRH Band STAGE RIGHT Heaven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wibbles Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 1 hour ago, InstrEd said: SRH Band STAGE RIGHT Oblivion Fixed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InstrEd Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 SLL Stage Left Lucifer ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bapu Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 Congrats on retiring Greggy. I waited until this year (turned 66) for my SS. Which means now I can still work full time and not lose a penny of the SS (except for the taxes on it as "partial income"). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhonoBrainer Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Good job coming in early like a bad bass player.. You can't taste the cat food if you're dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InstrEd Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 8 hours ago, emeraldsoul said: You can't taste the cat food if you're dead Are you shure of that ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57Gregy Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 12 hours ago, emeraldsoul said: Good job coming in early like a bad bass player.. You can't taste the cat food if you're dead. I am a bad bass player! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitman Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 (edited) There is a band of retrieves called "Off our rocker". The logo is a silhouette of a older rock guitarist kicking over a rocking chair. Best after youth band name I've heard yet. May even been someone here or over at the old home place. I don't er.... bemember. I'm 57, my wife is 58. I'm still doing computer service but she who used to be my bestest partner in the IT business is now killin it in bookkeeping. I run a small CBD shop now too as computers for everyday use are falling out of fashion. Never did retail but oh, it's easy money. We're gonna do this stuff until we can't then probably move out of this frozen paradise to the desert southwest to retire. we bought our home in this resort town for 229k in 2000. my neighbors are selling them now for 3/4 mil. We figure there should be some flee money in this old shack. Heath just has to cooperate. Edited November 18, 2019 by bitman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Man, you guys are OLD! ? (I won't be 57 until next year.?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wibbles Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 4 hours ago, craigb said: Man, you guys are OLD! ? (I won't be 57 until next year.?) So are you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhonoBrainer Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 15 hours ago, InstrEd said: Are you shure of that ? You can't pour it into a bowl if you are dead. You can't even open up the bag. Which is to say, I'm not sure of that, or of anything else. At all. I sense you wish to advance some philosophical position here? By all means, if you are feeling . . . . . . Frisky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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