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over a year ago
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I'm retiring early from my vanilla job, I'm very excited about this and have lots of plans on how to fill my time 
Has anyone else retired early, what have you filled your time with ? |
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We both retired early.
Neither of us think in terms of "filling our time" it immediately gives the impression that paid work is all there is.
All the things we'd dreamed of doing when sat in boring meetings or on long drives became possible (within financial boundaries of course).
Between us we do a lot of DIY stuff, reading, sewing, gardening, going out to various places, visiting friends and family, learning languages, walking, basically living and enjoying life. It takes a while to realise that you don't have to spring out of bed to get ready for work but on a fine sunny morning it's such a pleasure to spend an hour with your morning coffee, chatting rather than a rushed 15 minutes while answering emails.
Enjoy your retirement |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"We both retired early.
Neither of us think in terms of "filling our time" it immediately gives the impression that paid work is all there is.
All the things we'd dreamed of doing when sat in boring meetings or on long drives became possible (within financial boundaries of course).
Between us we do a lot of DIY stuff, reading, sewing, gardening, going out to various places, visiting friends and family, learning languages, walking, basically living and enjoying life. It takes a while to realise that you don't have to spring out of bed to get ready for work but on a fine sunny morning it's such a pleasure to spend an hour with your morning coffee, chatting rather than a rushed 15 minutes while answering emails.
Enjoy your retirement "
Thank you |
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"I have lots of plans, some simply spring cleaning the house, gardening etc. Also lots of craft activities and also simply doing nothing "
For me the best bit is simply doing nothing. It gives you time to really sort yourself out in your head. |
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By *ost SockMan
over a year ago
West Wales and Cardiff |
"I'm retiring early from my vanilla job, I'm very excited about this and have lots of plans on how to fill my time
Has anyone else retired early, what have you filled your time with ?"
Excellent news, you .
I suspect you may be filling your time with a few other “activities” too  |
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"I'm retiring early from my vanilla job, I'm very excited about this and have lots of plans on how to fill my time
Has anyone else retired early, what have you filled your time with ?"
Chasing fab unicorns..... not much success yet though  |
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By *stoppMan
over a year ago
Durham |
Still in my first month of retirement, I’m currently busy doing all the things I didn’t get round to whilst working. That said, not hearing the alarm go off at 5am is a blessing and opening the curtains on a sunny day without work is the best, if my family don’t allocate me jobs because it’s that nice sunny day..
Hopefully more me time once a few month is over. |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
Dubai & Nottingham |
"We both retired early.
Neither of us think in terms of "filling our time" it immediately gives the impression that paid work is all there is.
All the things we'd dreamed of doing when sat in boring meetings or on long drives became possible (within financial boundaries of course).
Between us we do a lot of DIY stuff, reading, sewing, gardening, going out to various places, visiting friends and family, learning languages, walking, basically living and enjoying life. It takes a while to realise that you don't have to spring out of bed to get ready for work but on a fine sunny morning it's such a pleasure to spend an hour with your morning coffee, chatting rather than a rushed 15 minutes while answering emails.
Enjoy your retirement "
That’s sounds great. I yearn for that kind of time and space life is so busy and rushed.
I could retire in 2-3 years if I relocate now , the tax savings alone will pay of my mortgage in a year and 2 more years would be enough to retire on. I’m thinking about it but also love my hone and friends here so may end up working to 60 |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I'm retiring early from my vanilla job, I'm very excited about this and have lots of plans on how to fill my time
Has anyone else retired early, what have you filled your time with ?
Excellent news, you .
I suspect you may be filling your time with a few other “activities” too "
Oh yes how well you know me xx |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I always thought that I had enough plans and ideas for retirement, but I'm day 4 into 8 days off and I'm already finding I've got to much time on my hands,"
I have never had to much time on my hands  |
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"We both retired early.
Neither of us think in terms of "filling our time" it immediately gives the impression that paid work is all there is.
All the things we'd dreamed of doing when sat in boring meetings or on long drives became possible (within financial boundaries of course).
Between us we do a lot of DIY stuff, reading, sewing, gardening, going out to various places, visiting friends and family, learning languages, walking, basically living and enjoying life. It takes a while to realise that you don't have to spring out of bed to get ready for work but on a fine sunny morning it's such a pleasure to spend an hour with your morning coffee, chatting rather than a rushed 15 minutes while answering emails.
Enjoy your retirement
That’s sounds great. I yearn for that kind of time and space life is so busy and rushed.
I could retire in 2-3 years if I relocate now , the tax savings alone will pay of my mortgage in a year and 2 more years would be enough to retire on. I’m thinking about it but also love my hone and friends here so may end up working to 60"
It's getting the right balance isn't it.
We did relocate, we needed to downsize in order to afford to retire. Although I talk glibly about being the best decision we ever made etc etc it was not an easy one to make. Leaving the security of full time pay for a fraction of the income is a huge leap and you don't adjust overnight to not working. That said it really is the best decision we ever made. |
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I initially retired at 62, some 6 months into retirement and with all the things to do have been completed I was head hunted with an offer I could not turn down.
I finished up working until I was 70 when I finally called it a day.
I have no regrets and am now 12 years into retirement, albeit with some health issues which cramp my style but none the less still enjoying life.
Only 18 years away from telling everyone on Fab that they are outside my age parameters |
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It's ace!
I took early retirement from the NHS at 55, dossed about doing whatever I wanted for a few years then went back to work part time stacking shelves.
I love it and have a load of free time but I'll probably carry on after 67.
I'm 61.
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"I initially retired at 62, some 6 months into retirement and with all the things to do have been completed I was head hunted with an offer I could not turn down.
I finished up working until I was 70 when I finally called it a day.
I have no regrets and am now 12 years into retirement, albeit with some health issues which cramp my style but none the less still enjoying life.
Only 18 years away from telling everyone on Fab that they are outside my age parameters "
 and here's to being here to see it |
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I love my job. It gives me purpose, structure and gets me out of the house and away from the extended family we have living with us. I couldn’t face the thought of retirement at least until my boy has finished school and my house is free from dependants. |
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"I want to become a magistrate so that should give some shape to my week."
That’s a really good thing to do. I seriously considered it after doing jury service, but felt that I wouldn’t really have the time to devote to it properly around my day job’s shifts. |
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"I want to become a magistrate so that should give some shape to my week.
That’s a really good thing to do. I seriously considered it after doing jury service, but felt that I wouldn’t really have the time to devote to it properly around my day job’s shifts. "
I think I have some interesting life experiences to bring to the role. |
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"I want to become a magistrate so that should give some shape to my week.
That’s a really good thing to do. I seriously considered it after doing jury service, but felt that I wouldn’t really have the time to devote to it properly around my day job’s shifts.
I think I have some interesting life experiences to bring to the role."
It's a great call, to give back to society and share your wisdom. |
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"I want to become a magistrate so that should give some shape to my week.
That’s a really good thing to do. I seriously considered it after doing jury service, but felt that I wouldn’t really have the time to devote to it properly around my day job’s shifts.
I think I have some interesting life experiences to bring to the role.
It's a great call, to give back to society and share your wisdom."
Aww thanks , doll |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I envy you all.
I have to work until I die. 
I thought i would too but thankfully not
I'm happy for you Nell, I wish you a long and restful one. X"
Thank you x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"From your vanilla job? Do you have a second kinky job?
I also work in a club."
Makes sense. I was thinking you whipped people as a side hustle or something. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"From your vanilla job? Do you have a second kinky job?
I also work in a club.
Makes sense. I was thinking you whipped people as a side hustle or something."
Lol i would if i got paid for it  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I envy you all.
I have to work until I die.
I thought i would too but thankfully not
I'm happy for you Nell, I wish you a long and restful one. X"
I hope you get to retire soon x |
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By *JB1954Man
over a year ago
Reading |
I retired end December 2019. Technically the 31st. But due to accrued holidays the week before. So far not been good. Covid etc put paid to doing planned things. So now trying to get back on track. So have lost two years plus of my retirement . |
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It's great to hear all the retirement experiences. For some, 55 is not a day soon enough and others want to work until they drop. It depends on many things, but generally in my experience, those who retire early rarely regret it. There's just no point being the richest corpse in the graveyard and with advancing age comes challenges which can reduce independence. Old age is no place for a coward.
I would say if you can afford it, go for it. You can always get a job again if it doesn't work out.
Nobody knows what is round the corner, apart from more corners. Before you even factor in Putin |
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Good luck OP. 
