pauldun170
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I know a few people that retired and ended up going back to work. They didn't like having nothing to do.
Life without purpose sucks and that's how you accelerate the whole "dying" thing.
I know a few people that retired and ended up going back to work. They didn't like having nothing to do.
I know a few people that retired and ended up going back to work. They didn't like having nothing to do.
I'll be retired at 48. Hopefully.
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Stop spending money on crap you don't need. I've been saving money since I was 18. Invest. Compound interest is your friend. Why retire at 60/65. You ain't got much time left, and you're old! Just my 2 cents.
I'm not suggesting anyone should have to work after retirement, I'm saying some do it voluntarily. I'm one of those, I doubt I'll ever be able to stop being productive.As someone who came of age with the internet, I'll NEVER have "nothing" to do.
Second, not everyone at retirement age is physically fit or capable. Age begets disease and injury, and the rate of both seriously starts to skyrocket in your 60s. You're telling people who CANNOT physically work that they have no choice but to suffer in pain, agony, and humiliation as they attempt to play a young man's game. It is cruel and ridiculous.
Don't you dare tell me they should enjoy it. Some may, but working past retirement is not for everyone. Society should be better than to force people into it.
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I'm not suggesting anyone should have to work after retirement, I'm saying some do it voluntarily. I'm one of those, I doubt I'll ever be able to stop being productive.
Anyone who can't find anything to do outside of work must be one boring ass person.
That sounds like nothing more than excuse and rather a personality trait, and also sounds like a terrible way to go through life.Depending on your work - it kinda just takes over and replaces your hobbies. Add on top of that parenting, and your hobbies are mostly flushed down the toilet.
For example, I don't do gaming anymore. Having 1 hour per week isn't enough for me ever want to play a videogame anymore, because I would get slaughtered regardless. A lot of hobbies require time and dedication.
Needs more emphasis.Not working for money is not equal to not being productive.
That sounds like nothing more than excuse and rather a personality trait, and also sounds like a terrible way to go through life.
Meh, it is what it is. Go try playing CS as a n00b and tell me how fun it is. It requires time and dedication, that's just a fact.
The fact is - I had a shit ton more time when I was in highschool/college, unmarried, without kids, and without a job.
Now a lot of my fun in life is my job.
Single player games exist...Meh, it is what it is. Go try playing CS as a n00b and tell me how fun it is. It requires time and dedication, that's just a fact.
The fact is - I had a shit ton more time when I was in highschool/college, unmarried, without kids, and without a job.
Now a lot of my fun in life is my job.
Yep, many hobbies work with young kids/families.Find a hobby or two that you can share with the family. Not immediately, but think about it. Becoming a workaholic will wear on the fam too.
I save like crazy and have significantly more than many of the FIRE retiries. But you have to enjoy your life too. My dad died at 44, no guarantee you'll make it to 48.I'll be retired at 48. Hopefully.
FIRE
FINANCIAL
INDEPENDENCE
RETIRE
EARLY
Stop spending money on crap you don't need. I've been saving money since I was 18. Invest. Compound interest is your friend. Why retire at 60/65. You ain't got much time left, and you're old! Just my 2 cents.
I recently retired, and being in construction for 30 yrs, I can safely say I'm never bored and continue to be productive without the pressure and fatigue of difficult daily, and sometimes hourly decisions. One would have to be an idiot to care what some random person says on opinion tv or tweeter
The topic is regarding no choice but to work after retirement age.
Not working for money is not equal to not being productive.
If you're not making money for capitalists, they don't view you as productive. Retirement is a cost they'd love to do away with.
As someone who came of age with the internet, I'll NEVER have "nothing" to do.
Yes and that number of hours is 24.There are only so many hours in a day that you can fill with masturbation.
If you're not making money for capitalists, they don't view you as productive. Retirement is a cost they'd love to do away with.
