Early Retirement

I don't think I'll ever retire, I'll just slow down. I'm easily bored and I'm much happier when I'm busy. If I get a day off and I've got nowt to do, me and the wife end up having a few choice words.
One morning I'm sat watching homes under the hammer, and she comes walking in saying "are you gonna sit there all fucking day? " I replied "it's half 10 for fucks sake" to which she replied "why don't you fuck off out for a bit, I'm not used to you being here in the day, I've got things to do!"
(Probably got the postman or window cleaner on the go) :)
 
bgblue said:
I don't think I'll ever retire, I'll just slow down. I'm easily bored and I'm much happier when I'm busy. If I get a day off and I've got nowt to do, me and the wife end up having a few choice words.
One morning I'm sat watching homes under the hammer, and she comes walking in saying "are you gonna sit there all fucking day? " I replied "it's half 10 for fucks sake" to which she replied "why don't you fuck off out for a bit, I'm not used to you being here in the day, I've got things to do!"
(Probably got the postman or window cleaner on the go) :)
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You lucky beggar ! Your wife wants you out of the house all day ? Get yourself some fishing rods or golf clubs, she'll think you've moved out !
 
Took the decision over twelve months ago to slow down
Was fed up with the person I report to who was new in the role, fed up with the absolutely ridiculous suggestions from him and enough of the 125 mile a day round trip with the usual one day a week in a hotel.
Started a new job in October working 21 hours a week, supposedly from home
On average I'm out a day a week at a seminar or conference or union meeting, mainly in London but it's nice to the travel come out of the employer's pocket and not mine and it's mostly first class so not complaining.
When not at meetings etc I decide on my work hours so if it's good weather I can get out and when it's not I'll do some work.
I've been able to see City in Rome and Barcelona, something I couldn't have done in my previous job, and even managed to take a week's skiing by managing my time and doing a couple of hours of work when I got in in the evening.

Things are much more relaxed and am easing nicely towards retirement
 
squirtyflower said:
Took the decision over twelve months ago to slow down
Was fed up with the person I report to who was new in the role, fed up with the absolutely ridiculous suggestions from him and enough of the 125 mile a day round trip with the usual one day a week in a hotel.
Started a new job in October working 21 hours a week, supposedly from home
On average I'm out a day a week at a seminar or conference or union meeting, mainly in London but it's nice to the travel come out of the employer's pocket and not mine and it's mostly first class so not complaining.
When not at meetings etc I decide on my work hours so if it's good weather I can get out and when it's not I'll do some work.
I've been able to see City in Rome and Barcelona, something I couldn't have done in my previous job, and even managed to take a week's skiing by managing my time and doing a couple of hours of work when I got in in the evening.

Things are much more relaxed and am easing nicely towards retirement
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good to see mate. i take self employment for granted sometimes. having nobody to answer to and be able to go to city in europe is brilliant.
 
Took it years ago.
Never looked back.
Take a European city break every month. Vienna last month, Venice tomorrow for a week.
July it's France for 6 weeks.
In Feb next we are driving to the south of France for the month then on to Perugia, Italy for a fortnight coming back via Brittany for a further month.
 
denislawsbackheel said:
Took it years ago.
Never looked back.
Take a European city break every month. Vienna last month, Venice tomorrow for a week.
July it's France for 6 weeks.
In Feb next we are driving to the south of France for the month then on to Perugia, Italy for a fortnight coming back via Brittany for a further month.
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Motorhome?
 
no
renting a place in Provence for the month of February
Out of season long term lets are very cheap if you search around.
Got my own gaffe in Brittany.
stop off in hotels en route overnight as and when needed.
 
squirtyflower said:
Took the decision over twelve months ago to slow down
Was fed up with the person I report to who was new in the role, fed up with the absolutely ridiculous suggestions from him and enough of the 125 mile a day round trip with the usual one day a week in a hotel.
Started a new job in October working 21 hours a week, supposedly from home
On average I'm out a day a week at a seminar or conference or union meeting, mainly in London but it's nice to the travel come out of the employer's pocket and not mine and it's mostly first class so not complaining.
When not at meetings etc I decide on my work hours so if it's good weather I can get out and when it's not I'll do some work.
I've been able to see City in Rome and Barcelona, something I couldn't have done in my previous job, and even managed to take a week's skiing by managing my time and doing a couple of hours of work when I got in in the evening.

Things are much more relaxed and am easing nicely towards retirement
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To my mind this is what the internet should be doing for us all (besides snide footy streams and porn). Office/desk based jobs should all be doable from home with a once per week meeting in the town /city at the firms office. There should be a set workload/deadlines with individuals free to manage their hours so long as it all gets done. This would free us all to do hobbies/childcare/football/shagging ect as well as allowing more of us to live in nicer/cheaper places in bigger houses.
Instead we all dutifully go to the office and email people in the same room while paying through the nose to live and commute through the urban sprawl.
 
Helmet Cole said:
squirtyflower said:
Took the decision over twelve months ago to slow down
Was fed up with the person I report to who was new in the role, fed up with the absolutely ridiculous suggestions from him and enough of the 125 mile a day round trip with the usual one day a week in a hotel.
Started a new job in October working 21 hours a week, supposedly from home
On average I'm out a day a week at a seminar or conference or union meeting, mainly in London but it's nice to the travel come out of the employer's pocket and not mine and it's mostly first class so not complaining.
When not at meetings etc I decide on my work hours so if it's good weather I can get out and when it's not I'll do some work.
I've been able to see City in Rome and Barcelona, something I couldn't have done in my previous job, and even managed to take a week's skiing by managing my time and doing a couple of hours of work when I got in in the evening.

Things are much more relaxed and am easing nicely towards retirement
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To my mind this is what the internet should be doing for us all (besides snide footy streams and porn). Office/desk based jobs should all be doable from home with a once per week meeting in the town /city at the firms office. There should be a set workload/deadlines with individuals free to manage their hours so long as it all gets done. This would free us all to do hobbies/childcare/football/shagging ect as well as allowing more of us to live in nicer/cheaper places in bigger houses.
Instead we all dutifully go to the office and email people in the same room while paying through the nose to live and commute through the urban sprawl.
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Eh? I don't have a commute, or an office to go to :(
 
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