Breaking Through, Travelling On

Karmacat

elantan wrote: »

Yep its funny how somethings we think are going to be a big step just become not bad...

It's another step closer to August, another tick in the list of things to do... another wee chance to get excited

Are you ready to retire ? Not right now obviously ... but when the time comes?

Reading Marine life's diary has taught me so much of the psychology involved in retiring, I think it's as equally important as the financial stuff tbh

You wouldn't believe how ready I am :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: I always meant to retire at 58 - in those days, that meant I'd have two years to go, to get my pension. Then it all got bollixed up. But the thing about being ready - I stopped identifying myself by my job years ago. I'm me. I'll need to make some income, sure, but that will be by the ways I've already outlined in my Pretty Colours Post.

I won't change my mind, because its not only about having wanted to retire for so long - its about my health. I try to say as little as possible about it (which may surprise people, given how often I go on about it) but doing this job much longer would mean a *lot* of nails in my coffin. I've had enough.

edinburgher wrote: »

I still get depressed thinking about the opportunity that he has turned down for now. I can't help but think about that Simpsons episode where Mr Burns has a near death experience and thinks 'I wish I'd spent more time at the office'!

Here's hoping KC doesn't get stuck thinking 'one more year'

Love the Mr Burns memory, but as for me, see above I feel quite sorry for MarineLife in a lot of ways. My health is tricky, yes, but I'm sure I'll mostly recover. But my brother in law was like Marine Life, spending all hours at his job, and he's dead now. A year older than ML is now

elantan wrote: »

Yep it has been a very valid lesson for a lot of us I think, I am greatful to him for sharing his journey as I know it was deff something I hadnt thought of, and there is a great community on there helping each other out and kicking ideas about

That's true too, he's been very game about sharing his financial position *and* his indecision, and even his decision to stay on.

Goldiegirl

When we first started talking about early retirement, Spring 2016 was the original date we were looking at. The idea was that Mr Goldie gets his state pension in October 2016, and we would have had 6 months on our occupational pension we were already receiving. But, when we really got looking at our figures, it became apparent what we could manage better than we thought on our occupational pensions. The date moved forward to Autumn 2015, then to Spring 2015 and ultimately Christmas 2014.


If we had stuck to our original plans, it's true we'd have a little bit more money in the bank, but the thought of still being at work now fills me with horror!


We both had enough of work, and coupled with my little health problem, we were 100% sure last Christmas was the time to go - when it's right, you just 'know' and there's no going back.


But, it's still a big thing to give up a reasonable job - but it's such a relief when you hand your notice in for all the right reasons.


I do feel a bit sorry for Marine Life. I personally think he's nowhere near ready to retire - he's got the money, but his mental outlook isn't there just yet. But, as he's the author of an early retirement wannabe thread, he gets quite a lot of tough love from the early retirement gang (me included) But he's an uber competitive alpha male.... I think he can take a bit of straight talking! I certainly admire his openness though.

edinburgher

I like how Goldie was the opposite of 'one more year'

Karmacat

edinburgher wrote: »

I like how Goldie was the opposite of 'one more year'

Oh thats true, isn't it :j:j:j

I stopped reading Marine Life, actually - it wasn't helpful to me, and while your comments were always helpful, Goldie, even if they were tough, I didn't like the atmosphere coming from elsewhere.

I've been doing my other thing today - writing a blog post

greent

Was thinking about you yesterday, KC, when I was weeding in the front garden The one good thing about this weather is that weeds are much easier to get out - I found even some dandelions came out ok by hand - without the roots breaking:j I didn't do much, though - only about 5-10 mins


So close now to being able to say 'THIS year I'm retiring!' :T


Haven't heard of the MarineLife thread - I may pop over and have a peek.


I'm re-starting Kondoing when everyone's back at school/ work. Much improved here, but I know my clothes could do with another go through - I know I kept some just in case or because it'll do.....:o


Glad Xmas went well


xx

Secret_Saving_Squirrel

I really don't think KC will fall victim to the one more year syndrome! And good for you, KC. Oh and I are like Goldie, we keep thinking, how soon can we do it, how soon......

Karmacat

greent wrote: »

Was thinking about you yesterday, KC, when I was weeding in the front garden The one good thing about this weather is that weeds are much easier to get out - I found even some dandelions came out ok by hand - without the roots breaking:j I didn't do much, though - only about 5-10 mins

:j:j:j

Haven't heard of the MarineLife thread - I may pop over and have a peek.

I can't even remember what board its on check out Goldie's posts, you'll soon find it.

I'm re-starting Kondoing when everyone's back at school/ work. Much improved here, but I know my clothes could do with another go through - I know I kept some just in case or because it'll do.....:o

I've literally just been kondoing my tops currently only four to go, they don't fit me well any more, and one that doesn't fit but that I love so much I'm going to have cut the print off the front and frame it - its an older version of these: http://www.offworlddesigns.com/cat-t-shirts/

Glad Xmas went well

Thank you! It did ... I'm glad there's still a fair bit more holiday left, mind you.

Secret_Saving_Squirrel wrote: »

I really don't think KC will fall victim to the one more year syndrome! And good for you, KC. Oh and I are like Goldie, we keep thinking, how soon can we do it, how soon......

You're so right that's very not-me. I'm with you, your OH and Goldie (and her OH, come to that!).

elantan

It's on the pensions board ... it's a diary


Think it's called early retirement wannabe ... it's by Marine life and basically charts his journey from thinking about retiring early to present day ... ML has been kind enough to share the process he has went through and whilst yes facts and figures appear in it ... it's more about the psychological journey ... I find it a worthwhile read but don't follow it every day... I just dip in and out

greent

I read the first few pages of the thread (from years ago now!) and then the last 6/7 pages. ML doesn't seem ready for the leap - and I love Goldie's responses! Not a thread I'll continue to keep up with, though
x

gallygirl

edinburgher wrote: »

I like how Goldie was the opposite of 'one more year'

:T It took me five minutes from Mr GG telling me to hand in my notice to me doing it :rotfl:.

Love the idea of framing the tshirt print KC :T.