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Don't ever get sick. I mean REALLY sick $$$$$Of course. And intend to stay that way.
Don't ever get sick. I mean REALLY sick $$$$$Of course. And intend to stay that way.
Totally agree, I very briefly thought about staying longer until the job and things with family changed that. But when I was thinking about staying I noticed how many people in obituaries passed away months or a few years after retiring. With some jobs that wouldn't be a big deal I suppose if you really enjoyed it, loved going to work everyday, weren't wearing out your body, and had a normal work day instead of never being able to count on a personal life Mon-Fri.
To me STUFF is definately not worth it. Because of a divorce and family problems I had to sell my home, I now live in a park model trailer, just perfect for me and my cat, very affordable and I'm still not here that much, I travel and take care of grandkids. More room would be nice, I suppose, but then you just fill it with STUFF. I have my toys, ATVs, Trailers, mountain property etc but got rid of the stuff that takes up room. I love my simple life! So glad I'm not working to support stuff or a place to put stuff.
And the truth will set you free..........Forget everyone else, forget everything else, don't retire until you know you are ready too and want it just as bad as you wanted the job on your first day. Then you'll know you are ready and will have no regrets!
Hoax, if you have to ask that question, then you are not ready to retire.If I retire, I will probably go work someplace else so "Why should I retire from UPS?"
Hoaxster, I also had to make that same decision as you. I have over 37 FT years and the last 24 years in management. I did the math and the diff between my paycheck and my retirement check (net) is $550. I have enought credits that my medical is payed for. So for me it was a no brainer. I retired last week. No plans to get a another job. Good Luck
Good luck with that dream Just wait until Grandma gets to spoiling those Grandkids.
Most do not retire from UPS willingly, alot of it has to do with medical or health considerations. Just what percentage will ever reach that typical "golden watch" retirement package, more than likely most of us will be booted to the curb once we are considered damaged or not producting like we should. If we be ever so lucky, we might be eligible for a reduced early retirement. It is all attrition, so stay healthy and work smart.
island.....I enjoyed your rambling and saw many similarities (sp) in my own life.
Correct, I thought of that.Hoaxter,
A serious thought came to mind that most do not speak about. When I retired we selected the pension option where my wife would continue to collect the full pension until she passes.
If you continue to work --even to gain a 3% per yr --check with HR --but if it is still the same --if you die "on the job" your wife and family only get 50% of your pension --puts that 3% in a different light .
Hoaxster to each their own, but if you analyze and plan like you say, if you stay till your 60 so as not to get as you say early retirement penalty. Look as it from this point you will be working for 5 years at between 34 to 36% of your salary, if you retire you will get 64 to 66% to stay home and enjoy life. It doesn't make sense to stay( my opinion).