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Old 06-06-2016, 06:06 PM   #1
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Finally retired

Hello Folks

I am finaly retired. Since 5/18/16 I am no longer an employee. From now on, I am on my own to do what I feel like.
Yet, is this good or bad? I do have a capable boat to cruise where I want when I want. Still, after 37 years in the oil industry, I keep question myself if I was prepared for this to happen.
Is this a temporary feeling?
Must I try to keep professionaly ocupied? Or should I only stay calm and enjoy my boat? Is this going to take some time before I feel confortable for cruising only?

What did you guys do when the same oprdeal happen to you?

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Old 06-06-2016, 06:18 PM   #2
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I remember being lost for a few months after retiring, until I got emersed in a hobby. After 10 years I have changed hobbies a couple of times. Just remember that now everyday is Saturday. Although, every once in a while I ask my wife what day is it.
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Old 06-06-2016, 06:22 PM   #3
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Greetings,
Mr. P. CONGRATULATIONS!!! After 37 years you've earned some time for yourself and your family. The job you used to do will still get done without you there and life goes on.

Tough call as to how to handle all this "free time". I'm sure you'll get a whole range of "I did this" and "Don't do thats". I'm not going to suggest a damn thing. You're on your own my friend.

Oops, correction...Do this right now. Go on board Rainha Jannota, pour yourself your favorite libation, light up a GOOD cigar (IF you happen to enjoy them). Sit back in your favorite chair, put your feet up and reflect on how fortunate you are to be where you are right now. Don't worry about the past or the future. Let out a relaxing AHHHHHH... and enjoy. Oh, and put away your watch.
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Old 06-06-2016, 06:36 PM   #4
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Those fears wear off after a while. In the mean time, stay busy getting your boat ready to cruise and go while you have your health.
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Old 06-06-2016, 06:46 PM   #5
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Congratulations!

What is your passion?

Heard a good quote the other day..."If your goals don't scare you, you aren't dreaming big enough".

I've got about four years until retirement, then it's off we go to explore and photograph BC's north coast during all seasons and I want to master the polymer photogravure process
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At first you wonder how to use the time, later you`ll wonder why there isn`t more time.
Life`s changes bring opportunities, seize them, it`s why you have that wonderful boat.
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Old 06-06-2016, 06:53 PM   #7
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What did you guys do when the same oprdeal happen to you?
I'll let you know. I'll get back to you in about 10 years.
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Old 06-06-2016, 06:55 PM   #8
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Mr. P. CONGRATULATIONS!!! After 37 years you've earned some time for yourself and your family. The job you used to do will still get done without you there and life goes on.

Tough call as to how to handle all this "free time". I'm sure you'll get a whole range of "I did this" and "Don't do thats". I'm not going to suggest a damn thing. You're on your own my friend.

Oops, correction...Do this right now. Go on board Rainha Jannota, pour yourself your favorite libation, light up a GOOD cigar (IF you happen to enjoy them). Sit back in your favorite chair, put your feet up and reflect on how fortunate you are to be where you are right now. Don't worry about the past or the future. Let out a relaxing AHHHHHH... and enjoy. Oh, and put away your watch.
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Old 06-06-2016, 06:59 PM   #9
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Been retired for 25 years, and my only regret is not retiring sooner.
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Old 06-06-2016, 07:06 PM   #10
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Do the stuff I enjoy but miss the challenges of a professional life. Been one year and I will be hunting contract work.
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Old 06-06-2016, 07:42 PM   #11
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Fernando, your hobby was building a fine vessel. The family is doing well grab hold of that wheel your old dear friend made for you in that wheelhouse and put it to good use. Mainly enjoy the fruits of your labor.

Congratulations amigo.
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Old 06-06-2016, 07:59 PM   #12
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Fernando, I followed your build very closely and was elated with the final product. (That trip, pulling the boat for launching at the water was spooky!)

I retired in 1992 and never looked back. I did not experience the thoughts you are having. I have enjoyed every minute of my retirement and would do exactly the same thing again, in a heart beat.

Here's to your retirement....
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Old 06-06-2016, 08:25 PM   #13
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What did you guys do when the same oprdeal happen to you?

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Well Portuguese,

My own cure for suddenly-nothing-to-do syndrome was to buy a large, forty year old timber boat with an (at least) 50 year old engine, crammed full of systems.

A minimum of a couple of days "work" a week - every week.

Best thing I've done for a while.

If you're a person who let themselves be defined by their profession or occupation, just think of your new self as marine financier/maintenance worker.

All the best with your new freedom ordeal !
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Now into my 3rd year of retirement worked a 12 hour day for far too many years now I don't know where I found time to work .
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Old 06-06-2016, 09:24 PM   #15
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I took a new wife and bought an old boat upon retirement. I didn't have time before and it seems like I don't have much now either. Constantly busy with house , condo and boat projects. Happy though.
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Old 06-06-2016, 09:35 PM   #16
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Congrats Portuguese.
I retired this time last year.
I don't know where the year went. I've been so busy I don't know how I ever had time to work. I hope things slow down a little.

Like the dowager countess said, "What's a weekend?".
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Old 06-06-2016, 11:16 PM   #17
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Larry-better to have a new wife and an old boat rather than the reverse! Wait a minute-maybe not!

Portugese-take Rainha out and enjoy her-Lord knows you put enough getting her built!
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Finally retired

I had a false start my first attempt at retirement. Lasted two years and I went back to work for 5 years. It just wasn't the right time for me-- I was too young and quickly got bored. Kids were still young. Wife was still working. It was a stupid decision in retrospect.

Going to try it again in about a year! This time I'm a little better prepared mentally I think, but my retirement-boat idea is probably not going to work out with my lovey bride. She doesn't want to live on a boat long term, so we might just charter. Best laid plans and all that...
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Old 06-07-2016, 12:05 AM   #19
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I always have felt retired. Because... Worked for myself my whole life. Plan to keep doing so till the big end occurs. Got my sights set on 110 years. Might take the last few off... then again might not!

IMO - Staying busy doing something really interesting... keeps ya alive!

May Good Luck and Great Times be Yours in Retirement!!
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Wifey B: PASSION. That's the key. Find things you can be passionate about in life and a way to be passionate about life. As long as you have passions, you'll always be fulfilled in life and, if you don't have anything to feel passionate about, you'll feel an emptiness.
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