Wealthy enough to retire, but still in a high pressure job.
Discussion
MaxAndRuby said:
Does anyone out there have a high pressured job, have enough money not to work, and still get stressed?
I have this idea that if I had enough money to stop what I'm doing(if push came to shove), that it wouldn't get to me as much as it does.
Anyone with first hand experience?
i think the same. there's a chap here who's really really good. why is he really good - because he's really mellow. wh's that? he's old money and doesn't NEED to work. because he isn't 'desperate' he's more measured and and as a result has a calm team who all perform well...I have this idea that if I had enough money to stop what I'm doing(if push came to shove), that it wouldn't get to me as much as it does.
Anyone with first hand experience?
I retired last year from a fairly pressured position. But have been working back at the same company on a few projects since, not full time. Great to be out of the politics and concentrating on the projects. Great to feel valued because they didn't have to ask me back, but did. Money allows extra treats (TVR, lots of skiing and sailing) and free time to enjoy life. Win Win.
mickken said:
but always more fun than sitting on your arse and doing f
k all.
Nail on head. Everyone else is working, most other retired people are old farts, or students who haven't started working yet. So what are you meant to do? Sit around watching Trisha all day? k all.Problem is to get to that position at a reasonable age in the first place you going to have some get up and go. So doing sod all won't satisfy you, and you'll probably miss the buzz that comes hand in hand with stress.
Personally I'll be cleaning toilets for a few years yet.
Took time out for various reasons this year, could afford to which was nice and couldn't be bothered witht eh pressure anymore. So Iw as lucky to be able to do so. The odd thing is after a while its actually pretty dull and not a little lonely. The latter I put down to being in my mid 30's and what with not being blessed with mates with time and money on their hands you find everone you thought of hanging out with is actually at work.
When Trisha becomes your best friend its time to go back to work.
Therefore being back at work? Not bad at all.
When Trisha becomes your best friend its time to go back to work.
Therefore being back at work? Not bad at all.
Mikeyboy said:
Took time out for various reasons this year, could afford to which was nice and couldn't be bothered witht eh pressure anymore. So Iw as lucky to be able to do so. The odd thing is after a while its actually pretty dull and not a little lonely.
I had 4 months of gardening leave and once i'd had time to recover, boredom set in rapidly - i missed the friendly banter, competitive stress, that comes with work. Besides, i can't afford to do nothing - but i don't need to do any job, as yet. Now that would be misery.
Edited by fido on Wednesday 10th September 20:47
I plan to retire, (health permitting) when I am 65 in just under ten years time, although as I approach retirement I now only work an easy four days a week, so I have an inkling as to what is probably going to be like being fully retired, and I'm not sure I'm going to like it,..... unless I get a few hobbies, although I plan to do plenty of fellwalking and getting about in the motorhome with Mrs WR.
However, I may get knocked down by a bus tomorrow, so it doesn't do to plan too far ahead....
I started work at fifteen and have had one day off sick in all that time.........
Hats off to people in their sixties and seventies like Paul M'cCartney, Des O'Connor, Sir Alex Ferguson who could have retired years ago, but choose to work on because they enjoy it...........
However, I may get knocked down by a bus tomorrow, so it doesn't do to plan too far ahead....
I started work at fifteen and have had one day off sick in all that time.........
Hats off to people in their sixties and seventies like Paul M'cCartney, Des O'Connor, Sir Alex Ferguson who could have retired years ago, but choose to work on because they enjoy it...........
I have a very high pressure job,and could afford to retire, but I like the pressure and variety of the job. I will probably go at 63 in three years' time, and then go into some form of consulting, pretty much full time. Between pension and investments I would take a hit on income but not a bad one and with some consulting work could fairly easily make as much as I do now, though without accumulating more money annually.
MaxAndRuby said:
Does anyone out there have a high pressured job, have enough money not to work, and still get stressed?
I have this idea that if I had enough money to stop what I'm doing(if push came to shove), that it wouldn't get to me as much as it does.
Anyone with first hand experience?
A few months back the company that I work far made a massive new acquisition and put me in a position of some responsibility pertaining to said acquisition. Previously to this I had no responsibility, no pressure, no stimulation and a totally crap wage, and was desperate to leave. Now I have loads of responsibility, loads of pressure, loads of stimulation and still the same crap wage, but I'm loving every minute. I feel like I 'own' my work and I love having challenges and targets to meet. The problems of not having enough money still remain, of course, but I don't feel resentful of them anymore because my work keeps me so busy and I love having a mountain to climb and a pre-determined date by which to reach the summit and having to pull-out all of the stops to achieve it. So... I guess for someone who does have enough money it's the challenge and the sense of conquering that they relish. If they retired they'd miss it, and knowing they can leave if they want to probably makes them feel less inclined to do so. I guess it's like the old experiment where someone walks into a room and is happy enough in there until someone closes and locks the door, then the person in the room immediately starts looking for ways to escape. If you don't feel trapped you don't feel a desire to leave.I have this idea that if I had enough money to stop what I'm doing(if push came to shove), that it wouldn't get to me as much as it does.
Anyone with first hand experience?
Edited by MitchT on Wednesday 10th September 21:00
Timmy35 said:
mickken said:
but always more fun than sitting on your arse and doing fk all.
Nail on head. Everyone else is working, most other retired people are old farts, or students who haven't started working yet. So what are you meant to do? Sit around watching Trisha all day? k all.I travel 4-6 times a year or more, enjoy family, pets, odd fling, work out a lot (marathons, century bike rides, water polo, kayaking, hiking, etc.), cars, technology, etc., and I visit companies and factories whose products interest me. I also design stuff on my own (travel and sports equipment, mainly)--some of it is finally coming to market.
I don't think I could ever work for someone else...I'd rather man a lemonade stand and live on peanuts.
carerra g tea said:
Timmy35 said:
mickken said:
but always more fun than sitting on your arse and doing fk all.
Nail on head. Everyone else is working, most other retired people are old farts, or students who haven't started working yet. So what are you meant to do? Sit around watching Trisha all day? k all.I travel 4-6 times a year or more, enjoy family, pets, odd fling, work out a lot (marathons, century bike rides, water polo, kayaking, hiking, etc.), cars, technology, etc., and I visit companies and factories whose products interest me. I also design stuff on my own (travel and sports equipment, mainly)--some of it is finally coming to market.
I don't think I could ever work for someone else...I'd rather man a lemonade stand and live on peanuts.
carerra g tea said:
I don't think I could ever work for someone else...I'd rather man a lemonade stand and live on peanuts.
Or even better, coronation flag seller - you can give yourself longer holidays.Agree entirely, in the most general of terms it's a different question if you're working for somebody else rather than working for yourself as a business owner and enjoy it.
Quote of the thread!Stress? What's that? I only stress about the speeding tickets I get. And sometimes when I drive. Other than that, i lead a stress-free existence. I tell others not to stress and it seems to get them even more worked up. I refuse to get stressed about anything in life. I turn 40 in 6 months. People tell me I look 32. I suspect this has more to do with the exercise I do, rather than not working.
I do remember I used to be very stressed and angry when I was working full-time. Used to come home ready to rip people's heads off and it would take me about an hour and a half to calm down and be nice to my wife and kids. Very unhealthy and I am sure it takes years off people's lives.
ETA I do a lot of yoga as well. I think that helps, both in de-stressing and in keeping me looking young as it makes my skin very soft (it's the sweaty yoga and it flushes your skin out very thoroughly).
I do remember I used to be very stressed and angry when I was working full-time. Used to come home ready to rip people's heads off and it would take me about an hour and a half to calm down and be nice to my wife and kids. Very unhealthy and I am sure it takes years off people's lives.
ETA I do a lot of yoga as well. I think that helps, both in de-stressing and in keeping me looking young as it makes my skin very soft (it's the sweaty yoga and it flushes your skin out very thoroughly).
Edited by carerra g tea on Thursday 11th September 17:16
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