Where to retire in the UK
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GT3Manthey said:
Seeing lots of part time vacancies if I wanted to carry on working once I officially retire.
Figure some structure to my week isn’t the worst idea albeit a couple of days a week so I’m now even more confident that being able to top up my money each month If needs be is readily available.
The first 6 years with the youngest at uni will be the most expensive then after that the costs base I think will drop by around 25-30%.
My latest fixation is going through the monthly cost base on a daily basis !
Really good to hear from those that have recently retired and how it’s all working out
Everyone's different, my brother didn't need the money but took some short term contracts. Kinda eased himself in. Now fully retired. Figure some structure to my week isn’t the worst idea albeit a couple of days a week so I’m now even more confident that being able to top up my money each month If needs be is readily available.
The first 6 years with the youngest at uni will be the most expensive then after that the costs base I think will drop by around 25-30%.
My latest fixation is going through the monthly cost base on a daily basis !
Really good to hear from those that have recently retired and how it’s all working out
I was prepared to go back if my pot needed topping up, it hasn't so I didn't. I'd resent the commitment anyway.
I volunteer at a local forestry Trust. I could get paid for similar work but where's the fun in that?
23.7 said:
Everyone's different, my brother didn't need the money but took some short term contracts. Kinda eased himself in. Now fully retired.
I was prepared to go back if my pot needed topping up, it hasn't so I didn't. I'd resent the commitment anyway.
I volunteer at a local forestry Trust. I could get paid for similar work but where's the fun in that?
I do feel the same . I was prepared to go back if my pot needed topping up, it hasn't so I didn't. I'd resent the commitment anyway.
I volunteer at a local forestry Trust. I could get paid for similar work but where's the fun in that?
Funny you mention the forestry commission as my cousin works part time for woodlands.co.uk and has previously mentioned me joining him.
It’s a paid position but literally one day a week in an office and the very occasional trips to view woodland.
Something along those lines would be perfect as it does include trips to some lovely areas
When I retired last year I didn’t move far but did move from a draughty expensive old flat on the High Street to a new build on an estate.
It wouldn’t suit everyone but it’s low maintenance and cheap to run which is important if you’re on any kind of budget.
What I have learned is it my budget forecast was a bit optimistic. If you have any kind of life there is always something else to pay for that you didn’t include.
It may be bits n bobs like sports subscriptions or bigger things like a new grandchild. I’m sure most of PH won’t struggle but worth considering.
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Sounds like it’s all played out nicely for you good luck in your search for a new area. I’m sure you’ll love living there .
I can’t wait to move myself just busy now prepping the house for sale .
This next 18 months will seem like an eternity but I’m committed to making the leap .
Grandad Gaz said:
Having retired up to North Norfolk last year, I can share my experience.
Firstly, I am probably on a different page to a lot of you! Restaurants, bars, gyms, etc is not my thing. We go out to eat about once a week, at most. We do go out for a coffee most mornings, but that’s it. Sitting in the pub all night would bore me too death!
We chose Norfolk because it’s only a two hour drive from family in Herts/Beds. It was not unfamiliar either, as we have been coming up this way for many years.
We originally wanted a property on the coast but, prices are a lot higher there, so we eventually settled for a flint cottage overlooking the village church 9 miles from Holkam and Wells-next-the-sea. As it turned out, it was a blessing in disguise! It’s always quiet here, even on Bank holidays.
Property prices are pretty reasonable around here. A very large grade 2 farmhouse with 3 acres just down the road sold for under £1m.
I don’t like Burnham Market, though. Been once, never going again! What an unfriendly lot they are. Probably because they spend their working week in London.
I like North Norfolk a lot and am on hols there right now. Firstly, I am probably on a different page to a lot of you! Restaurants, bars, gyms, etc is not my thing. We go out to eat about once a week, at most. We do go out for a coffee most mornings, but that’s it. Sitting in the pub all night would bore me too death!
We chose Norfolk because it’s only a two hour drive from family in Herts/Beds. It was not unfamiliar either, as we have been coming up this way for many years.
We originally wanted a property on the coast but, prices are a lot higher there, so we eventually settled for a flint cottage overlooking the village church 9 miles from Holkam and Wells-next-the-sea. As it turned out, it was a blessing in disguise! It’s always quiet here, even on Bank holidays.
Property prices are pretty reasonable around here. A very large grade 2 farmhouse with 3 acres just down the road sold for under £1m.
I don’t like Burnham Market, though. Been once, never going again! What an unfriendly lot they are. Probably because they spend their working week in London.
It was interesting reading about Southwold & Suffolk in general in terms of what's on - the weather was a bit s
t yesterday so the OH and I decided to spend the afternoon in Holt. Wandered around various antique shops & art galleries. Ended up with some great new artwork. Like the town.I agree about Burnham though - it's packed with hoorays from Fulham in 4x4's. No thanks - I'm trying to escape from them!!
Off to Wells later for a walk over to Hokham and a pint in the Victoria.
AC43 said:
I like North Norfolk a lot and am on hols there right now.
It was interesting reading about Southwold & Suffolk in general in terms of what's on - the weather was a bit st yesterday so the OH and I decided to spend the afternoon in Holt. Wandered around various antique shops & art galleries. Ended up with some great new artwork. Like the town.
I agree about Burnham though - it's packed with hoorays from Fulham in 4x4's. No thanks - I'm trying to escape from them!!
Off to Wells later for a walk over to Hokham and a pint in the Victoria.
I also get the impression Aldeburgh is also packed with the ‘Henry’s’ strolling around in their Gucci loafers at the weekend with a paper under their arm. It was interesting reading about Southwold & Suffolk in general in terms of what's on - the weather was a bit s
t yesterday so the OH and I decided to spend the afternoon in Holt. Wandered around various antique shops & art galleries. Ended up with some great new artwork. Like the town.I agree about Burnham though - it's packed with hoorays from Fulham in 4x4's. No thanks - I'm trying to escape from them!!
Off to Wells later for a walk over to Hokham and a pint in the Victoria.
That’s not for me either.
Can’t wait to escape the city types
GT3Manthey said:
23.7 said:
Everyone's different, my brother didn't need the money but took some short term contracts. Kinda eased himself in. Now fully retired.
I was prepared to go back if my pot needed topping up, it hasn't so I didn't. I'd resent the commitment anyway.
I volunteer at a local forestry Trust. I could get paid for similar work but where's the fun in that?
I do feel the same . I was prepared to go back if my pot needed topping up, it hasn't so I didn't. I'd resent the commitment anyway.
I volunteer at a local forestry Trust. I could get paid for similar work but where's the fun in that?
Funny you mention the forestry commission as my cousin works part time for woodlands.co.uk and has previously mentioned me joining him.
It’s a paid position but literally one day a week in an office and the very occasional trips to view woodland.
Something along those lines would be perfect as it does include trips to some lovely areas
maintenance in the summer and tree planting in the winter. They're looking for team leaders, but then you're suckered into commitment. I prefer to dip in and out as a foot soldier.
23.7 said:
Mines pretty hands on maintenance in the summer and tree planting in the winter.
They're looking for team leaders, but then you're suckered into commitment. I prefer to dip in and out as a foot soldier.
I’m assuming you’d need previous experience to be appointed as a team leader in a paid profession? maintenance in the summer and tree planting in the winter. They're looking for team leaders, but then you're suckered into commitment. I prefer to dip in and out as a foot soldier.
All sounds quite exciting if you ask me
GT3Manthey said:
Can’t wait to escape the city types
Left London 6 years ago, SWMBO and I looked at our financial position and decided that we could get by on local wages.In the following 6 years I got older (obviously!), less fit and put on weight - yet my blood-pressure went down. The only thing I could argue is that had I stayed in town I'd, likely, be retired by now - mind you with the way people are the extra £££ would likely have been spent and I'd be in my current position
GT3Manthey said:
23.7 said:
Mines pretty hands on maintenance in the summer and tree planting in the winter.
They're looking for team leaders, but then you're suckered into commitment. I prefer to dip in and out as a foot soldier.
I’m assuming you’d need previous experience to be appointed as a team leader in a paid profession? maintenance in the summer and tree planting in the winter. They're looking for team leaders, but then you're suckered into commitment. I prefer to dip in and out as a foot soldier.
All sounds quite exciting if you ask me
The volunteer team leader positions are part time, in house training provided.
All the paid positions are full time, and unless an intern req experience. Having said that it doesn't always need to be forestry experience, admin, comms, fund raising also important.
23.7 said:
GT3Manthey said:
Seeing lots of part time vacancies if I wanted to carry on working once I officially retire.
Everyone's different, my brother didn't need the money but took some short term contracts. Kinda eased himself in. Now fully retired. Edited by RizzoTheRat on Thursday 2nd September 14:06
RizzoTheRat said:
I used to do a bit work with a guy who used to do a few months contract work between Christmas to end of the FY each year. Pretty much guaranteed the work was available as they panicked to get the work done by the end of the year, and he reckoned 3 months work a year when the weather was crap paid for several months touring Europe in thier camper van in the summer. Not a bad lifestyle.
That actually sounds ideal . May I ask what line of work this was ?
GT3Manthey said:
That actually sounds ideal .
May I ask what line of work this was ?
Defence procurement/analysis. He'd worked for the same area before retiring so lots of people knew him. I'd guess the old boys network goes out of date relatively quickly but he'd been doing it for 2 or 3 years when I knew him.May I ask what line of work this was ?
anonymous said:
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That was my wifes plan after we moved abroad a couple of years ago, unfortunately they didn't need many exam markers last year.
21st Century Man said:
We visited Ireland last month for the first time and fell in love with the place and the people. CTA makes it an easy move abroad. A nice house on a big secluded plot with coastal views can be had for very little. It's gone to the top of my retirement list.
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