I retired at 52 years of age and never ever missed not going to work. I'm 82, married for almost 62 years and we found lots to do without a "formal" job,

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My brother told me several years ago that he was going to retire at 70. And I said; oh really? How long do you think you're going to live past that. Well, that was something he had never thought about. So, at 65 he was out of there.
Since then he's been to Africa, Europe and all over the US in their motor home.
Once you do it you're thinking what the heck was I waiting for.

When I first started in my career, an old head told me that he had done some research on longevity in our field. I was told that the life expectancy of a career employee (twenty years or more) in our field, in our town, was fifty-eight. The average life expectancy of a career employee (again, twenty years or more) in our field, in our town, after retirement, was five years. I have retired. My wife says she will work until she is eighty, with or without me.

Congratulations. I wish you the best.

My last job before the Army was managing National Capital Skeet and Trap Club, a great Washington, D.C. area gun club. My career after the Army was 29 1/2 years. After my retirement from that "career" I never worked a day unless it was in a fine gun store. I have been retired almost as long as my career. The Lovely Linda followed me in retirement a few years later. I am not as talented or ambitious as many of my friends, but I may be happier with my decision as I enter my ninth decade of good health, bird dogs, and outdoor living.

Good for you Bill

I’m in the twilight years of my career. It’s nice finally being in this situation and knowing I don’t HAVE to be at work for much longer. I’m so much more relaxed knowing I probably have, at most, three years until retirement and could just walk out the door today if I wanted to.

Ivan, "twilight"??? You are just starting to have fun!!

Joe,

Think of everything you’ll miss. Come to think of it, i retired 9 years ago and can’t think of anything i missed! Have a great time!!

Ken

Don't look back

I retired from managing a Business Jet Service Center at age 55. That was 13 years ago.
Started a small Pecan company before I retired which involves about 8 hours a week during the busy season.
The rest of the time I enjoy being a Papa to my grandchildren, collect guns, hunt, traveling, helping friends and family, as well as honey do's.
My wife Pat retired as an RN 2 years ago at 65 but still works at a Surgery center 6 to 12 hours a week as this keeps her license current and enjoys the camaraderie at her work.
Life is good I have never looked back. Only wished I could slow down the clock some.