I've quit everything. Now what ?

enthusiasticsaver

I never had a gap year and like you AC worked from 1978 until now. Only one 3 year gap to have our two daughters which any mum will tell you is not a gap year :rotfl: I have worked full time and part time and take early retirement at the end of this year. I am 57.

Like LL I am researching cheap entertainment and walking groups is one of my to join list as is the University of the Third age which apparently is popular with active retired. I know you are not quite at retirement age yet AC but they may have younger people there too and Poole will definitely have a lot of U3A groups. Lots of music events I am sure you would enjoy too.

My husband and I have taken the option of retiring earlier than normal but will take a hit on our pensions and will be living off savings/OHs pension as cheaply as possible until all our pensions pay out.

I hope Westcott get back soon.

another_casualty

dreaming wrote: »

How lovely to see such positive posts lately AC - I'm still reading along.

Eldest has now moved out - not necessarily a great idea in my opinion - but I had my say, so all I can do is support her and her new partner. So this week I have been sorting my craft stuff back into the cupboard in what was her room. They are hoping to move in the next month or so, so still have her bed and a million books so it's not exactly how I want it but I am enjoying the space
Best of luck for the next stage of your journey.

Hello dreaming
Hope things improve . Hope Alfie is ok also

another_casualty

enthusiasticsaver wrote: »

I never had a gap year and like you AC worked from 1978 until now. Only one 3 year gap to have our two daughters which any mum will tell you is not a gap year :rotfl: I have worked full time and part time and take early retirement at the end of this year. I am 57.

Like LL I am researching cheap entertainment and walking groups is one of my to join list as is the University of the Third age which apparently is popular with active retired. I know you are not quite at retirement age yet AC but they may have younger people there too and Poole will definitely have a lot of U3A groups. Lots of music events I am sure you would enjoy too.

My husband and I have taken the option of retiring earlier than normal but will take a hit on our pensions and will be living off savings/OHs pension as cheaply as possible until all our pensions pay out.

I hope Westcott get back soon.

It's true what you say about your 3 year break. I'm an uncle to my sisters and brothers children . Fully understand :rotfl:
I admire your plan on retiring ,and all seems good .
TBH , the last 10 -12 years have thrown the traditional way of thinking out the window . For the moment I have a home, and that's more or less it . My ( mad) brother has been thinking about pensions politics and security most of his life ( as well as drinking:rotfl:)
He has been retired almost 2 weeks . His 3 pensions equal my monthly salary . He still has a £30,000 mortgage on a 1 bed flat worth approx £300,000. We all have to think outside the box more than ever these days . When I was like a bluebottle flying in a glass box , I had plenty of equity and as you,know wasn't enjoying life and just thinking about the future over and over again.
I feel much better now and think that hopefully the employment will come and everything will take care of itself in the end

another_casualty

lessonlearned wrote: »

Good news AC. Congratulations on coming so far so fast. Now time for a bit of a break and some (economical;)) fun.

And no it's not an oxymoron. You can have fun on a tiny budget. It's all about planning, imagination and getting out there. You can have a champagne lifestyle on a lemonade budget. I do.

Does Poole have those What's On Guides. There's always lots of free or cheap things to do. Time to get out and about, maybe join a meet up group. I bet there is bound to be a walking group at least. Check out your library too, they are the Oracle. And your local newspaper and local Facebook pages and those "Spotted" pages.

Well I had a lovely time with my friend. A nice restful couple of days, sightseeing, mooching round charity shops picking up bargains, eating out, sunbathing in the garden, playing with the cats and just generally "chillin". FAb, just what the doctor ordered.

AC. Enjoy your gap year........I am certainly enjoying mine.

I think everyone should take a sabbatical every so often. It's good for soul as well as giving our bodies a much needed rest.

Back to the diy for me today. Still cracking on and making good progress.

Glad you had a good time LL:)
If I can have half of your planning and imagination all should be fine

lessonlearned

You'll be fine AC.

another_casualty

Thank you LL

another_casualty

Just back from the gym . 4th time this week . Happy with that .
If I can get 4-5 days every week, then it's a small victory for me.
Just got two rooms in the flat to be sorted and picture frames to be ordered and mounted and the flat is done .
James has a couple of jobs to do when he returns from holiday , and that's it .
Will try to tidy up the boiler room as I want to get the bass out and start messing around again.
:j:j

anna_1977

Hey AC, just catching up on the last month.I'm on summer holiday from work and don't seem to manage to get round to checking on here (no idea why, laziness I guess!).

Congratualtions on being clear of debts bar the Wescot one! I had a couple of my offers accepted which I have paid off.

Sounds like you're doing really well at the gym too

xx

UncannyScot

Hi AC
Just popping on to say well done mate
All looking so positive and you "sound" happy and more content with things now.
Great to see your gym discipline is becoming "locked in" as we say.
I really believe that a good gym work out has more than just physical benefits, that the benefits are also spiritual, psychological and emotional.
Keep on keeping on mate, you are doing grand

another_casualty

anna_1977 wrote: »

Hey AC, just catching up on the last month.I'm on summer holiday from work and don't seem to manage to get round to checking on here (no idea why, laziness I guess!).

Congratualtions on being clear of debts bar the Wescot one! I had a couple of my offers accepted which I have paid off.

Sounds like you're doing really well at the gym too

xx

Hello Anna
You're having a well deserved break and enjoying yourself . Nothing wrong with that
Thanks for your kind words