Worried about retirement
Discussion
Not financial worries, but worried that I will be bored silly all day.
I've worked since leaving school at 16. Not a workaholic but like to be in control of my life hence operating my own business for the past 22 years. I'm 55 this year.
Mind and body getting tired (unfit). People are starting to mention 'exit strategy' to me. Stupid phrase.
But what will I do with my days when I retire?
Where will I live? Can't see myself staying in the midlands to be honest. Somewhere by the sea would be nice. No family. No ties.
Could buy a motorhome and travel Europe for 5 years. Watch live GP's, Moto GP, Giro, Tour de France, etc.
Ideas?
I've worked since leaving school at 16. Not a workaholic but like to be in control of my life hence operating my own business for the past 22 years. I'm 55 this year.
Mind and body getting tired (unfit). People are starting to mention 'exit strategy' to me. Stupid phrase.
But what will I do with my days when I retire?
Where will I live? Can't see myself staying in the midlands to be honest. Somewhere by the sea would be nice. No family. No ties.
Could buy a motorhome and travel Europe for 5 years. Watch live GP's, Moto GP, Giro, Tour de France, etc.
Ideas?
), but that itself doesn't bother me. I am generally quite content on my own.coopedup said:
Go traveling, visit places you have always wanted to go to.
This does appeal a lot, hence the motorhome idea.Providing I can get UK TV via satellite and internet access of course. Following Europe all around the coast nipping inland for sporting events.
Wonder if it's better to buy in UK or abroad?
FrankAbagnale said:
Give me a motorhome stocked full of booze, a sky dish, a set of golf clubs and a big list of European F1/Moto GP/major sports events and i'd be the happiest man in the world.
It does sound idyllic but there are lots of practical things to consider, most importantly how do you insure it without a permanent address? valiant said:
Can you not 'wind down' into retirement?
Rather than just leave on a particular Friday, never to return, try reducing your days ( if allowed) over a longish period of time. Say 6 months of 3 days, reducing to 2 for another six months then zero.
Gives you a chance to find hobbies and interests while keeping in with the work crowd and it isn't so much of a shock when you finally give the boss a two fingered salute.
Personally if/when I do retire I think I would prefer to be working one day and retired the next, but I suspect it will depend on how I dispose of the business.Rather than just leave on a particular Friday, never to return, try reducing your days ( if allowed) over a longish period of time. Say 6 months of 3 days, reducing to 2 for another six months then zero.
Gives you a chance to find hobbies and interests while keeping in with the work crowd and it isn't so much of a shock when you finally give the boss a two fingered salute.
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