Congratulations. I can't say I'm not envious!I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
31st Mar 2021 8:55 am
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15264
Get on and Get out, it’ll be the best decision you’ve ever made.
Your time is your own, you do as you want leaving you all the time to get on with your hobbies and playing with your toys.
Although I’m still doing a bit of my own business work (from home), but strictly on my own basis.
And the very few hours I put in gives me a decent return for my efforts.
So perhaps maybe look at doing some consultancy work (if that’s appropriate to your remit).
But key thing is enjoy, your life starts here!...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
31st Mar 2021 9:39 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 73086
A couple of years ago I’d have been saying get out there and see the world, get ticking off those travel bucket list items. That will have to wait a good while.
31st Mar 2021 9:43 am
pjm-84
Member Since: 04 Oct 2016
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 2592
Nice, very nice.
31st Mar 2021 9:51 am
GLYNNE
Member Since: 06 Oct 2006
Location: KENT
Posts: 4695
Well earned and enjoy
My goal is to retire at 50 which is only 4 years away now
🤞🏻I make it to the finish line and have a nice few years left to do what I want
I know what can happen when you make plans though
31st Mar 2021 10:25 am
SN
Member Since: 03 Jan 2006
Location: Romiley
Posts: 13710
Enjoy. I very nearly jumped (on the back of 30 years service) last summer aged 55 but my finances wouldn't quite give me that 'do not need to work again' option, so I hung on. And now I've invested in a New Defender that decision will need to be put off for 4 years...Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
31st Mar 2021 10:25 am
N5Fav
Member Since: 28 Jan 2021
Location: LEICESTER
Posts: 134
Congratulations.
That puts you & me at a similar then.
Reading through your post made me feel more than a little envious, but I am working towards slowing down, currently doing a 4 day week most weeks, with plans to reduce that again in the next 12 or 18 months.
Enjoy your retirement, I'm sure it's well deserved1994 Defender 300tdi 110 commercial
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31st Mar 2021 11:54 am
LRD4GAB
Member Since: 05 Nov 2020
Location: Tamworth
Posts: 499
Enjoy your non paying work now,
31st Mar 2021 12:54 pm
al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10354
I finished work at the end of Jan at 62 after working since I was 17. This last 2 months has been great, just doing what I want when I want. So congrats and enjoy 😉👍
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31st Mar 2021 12:58 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26775
Congratulations 👏. Did it myself 2.5 years ago and can honestly say it’s the best thing I ever did, especially with what’s happened this past year.
You will probably need a project. I can recommend rebuilding a Land Rover to start with.
31st Mar 2021 2:10 pm
autobiorob
Member Since: 11 Jun 2014
Location: Peterborough
Posts: 163
Likewise.........retired today at 58. If there is one thing covid has done, its made me make decisions that mean I can enjoy the rest of my time
we done have a brilliant time enjoy life best you can Home of RLD Hidden winch mounts Spare wheel Locks Trailer Body Fabrication ray@rld-tech.co.uk D3/4 sump plates MY 14 sump plates and the Discovery Sport wheel protectors Discovery 5 wheel locks
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Likewise.........retired today at 58. If there is one thing covid has done, its made me make decisions that mean I can enjoy the rest of my time
and well done to you as well enjoy Home of RLD Hidden winch mounts Spare wheel Locks Trailer Body Fabrication ray@rld-tech.co.uk D3/4 sump plates MY 14 sump plates and the Discovery Sport wheel protectors Discovery 5 wheel locks
more Helsport tents and other things for camping Law of Mechanical Repair:
"After your hands are coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch and you'll have to pee!"
31st Mar 2021 2:57 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26775
autobiorob wrote:
Likewise.........retired today at 58. If there is one thing covid has done, its made me make decisions that mean I can enjoy the rest of my time
Well done and congratulations
31st Mar 2021 3:16 pm
PROFSR G
Member Since: 06 Mar 2017
Location: Lost
Posts: 5044
Congratulations, enjoy the time to do the things you always wanted to, and shun those you didn't.
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