The 50-Plus Room - for

[KentLondon]

The Guardian newspaper website here in the UK has a great Lifestyle section with counsellors providing expert advice on sex and relationships. It also has a section devoted to health and lifestyle tips for us over-50s.
Well worth a read:
https://www.theguardian.com/science...sures-that-can-slow-ageing-by-up-to-six-years

 

[Missk_2022]

Have a good work week!!

Any news from the mechanics regarding the leak in your car?? I know it's still early Monday morning so they may not had diagnosed the problem yet? Hope it's minor!?

He actually called me at 830 (first thing) and it was a rotten inlet and outlet hose?? I think that is what he called it. He has been pretty great. I asked about servicing other things and he said he would look at the recommendations so we can come up with a plan that won't break the bank. He has called back x2 to keep me appraised of stuff. It has been good

 

[Missk_2022]

I work for myself and I'm on strike. Sometimes one has to strike in order to stroke........

People keep asking me what my 5yr plan is... my answer is retirement

 

[LIDiver]

People keep asking me what my 5yr plan is... my answer is retirement

Retirement? What’s that?!

 

[BrendaBear]

He actually called me at 830 (first thing) and it was a rotten inlet and outlet hose?? I think that is what he called it. He has been pretty great. I asked about servicing other things and he said he would look at the recommendations so we can come up with a plan that won't break the bank. He has called back x2 to keep me appraised of stuff. It has been good

That sounds really good.

 

[Missk_2022]

Retirement? What’s that?!

Where you can stop waking up and being told to do stuff you don't want to do by people who can't do it.....and/or work with people that are lazy and sans work ethic and ride my coattails and accept the "good job team" accolades they don't deserve.... sounds bitter doesn't it!!

 

[Missk_2022]

That sounds really good.

Yeah it is the same person i talked to on Saturday and he was very good then too...

 

[Deleted member 6666935]

Yeah it is the same person i talked to on Saturday and he was very good then too...

Glad to hear it doesn’t sound as bad as it could have!

 

[LIDiver]

Where you can stop waking up and being told to do stuff you don't want to do by people who can't do it.....and/or work with people that are lazy and sans work ethic and ride my coattails and accept the "good job team" accolades they don't deserve.... sounds bitter doesn't it!!

Oh that! We call that “Fantasyland”in these parts.

 

[Missk_2022]

Glad to hear it doesn’t sound as bad as it could have!

Me too.... I don't have a final bill, but we will see.

 

[Missk_2022]

Oh that! We call that “Fantasyland”in these parts.

Hahaha I am sure.... I need to work but I want to win a big lottery and do what I want.... and be around who I want...oh and a pool boy

 

[One_ping_only]

Thank you for sharing an updating us. Good to hear that it doesn't sound like whatever the fix is won't break the bank

 

[Deleted member 6666935]

Just curious… how many of us here are in a similar boat than I am, where retirement is probably never going to be an option?

 

[LIDiver]

Just curious… how many of us here are in a similar boat than I am, where retirement is probably never going to be an option?

First.

 

[BrendaBear]

Just curious… how many of us here are in a similar boat than I am, where retirement is probably never going to be an option?

 

[HumpDayHoratio]

He actually called me at 830 (first thing) and it was a rotten inlet and outlet hose?? I think that is what he called it. He has been pretty great. I asked about servicing other things and he said he would look at the recommendations so we can come up with a plan that won't break the bank. He has called back x2 to keep me appraised of stuff. It has been good

Sounds honest and is keeping you in the loop. Might be a keeper.

 

[brdplt]

hey there experienced people.....mind if a mid 40's guy joins your party?

 

[HumpDayHoratio]

First.

Retirement to us is going to look a lot different to us than it did to our parents. I’m trying to find something I really like to make the transition from the one thing I’ve only known and done for the last 35 yrs…

 

[Missk_2022]

Just curious… how many of us here are in a similar boat than I am, where retirement is probably never going to be an option?

It will be 20 years before I can

Sounds honest and is keeping you in the loop. Might be a keeper.

I was telling my bff the same thing

 

[Booboobear84]

Retirement to us is going to look a lot different to us than it did to our parents. I’m trying to find something I really like to make the transition from the one thing I’ve only known and done for the last 35 yrs…

If you are looking to keep busy doing useful things there are lots of non-profits always desperate for volunteers. If I were willing to not earn income I could be treasurer for half of the non-profits in town.

 

[brdplt]

im looking at a solid 20 yrs before retirement

 

[ramoredrake]

I feel fortunate that I was able to retire at 56 - now I do some consulting and a LOT of volunteer work. Don't miss that 0500 buzzer one little bit.

 

[marriedpervs]

Retirement to us is going to look a lot different to us than it did to our parents. I’m trying to find something I really like to make the transition from the one thing I’ve only known and done for the last 35 yrs…

I'm in the same boat. Do I travel, find a different job, keep spending way too much time on LIT perhaps?

 

[brdplt]

I will be forced to retire at 65….stacking it up until then so I have enough

 

[Missk_2022]

I feel fortunate that I was able to retire at 56 - now I do some consulting and a LOT of volunteer work. Don't miss that 0500 buzzer one little bit.

I work ft and am on village council and a trustee on a board..... and vp of service organization (small). It is a lot of brain work