Retiring

[Newman Noggs]

Just coming to the end of my first year of "retirement". Fuck me it has gone quickly. I had planned a series of travel adventures from April through to October but Covid put paid to that.

I was offered some consultancy work doing exactly what I did before and I've been doing it part-time most of the year from home but earning nearly as much as I was getting full time before. For those who have pensions but are thinking of doing some work, I'd say the big difference is that I can pack it in whenever I want which puts a whole new perspective on it. Makes it less stressful.

I have work if I want it until April so will work over the Winter and think about resuming my proper retirement plans then.

 

[Segga]

Just coming to the end of my first year of "retirement". Fuck me it has gone quickly. I had planned a series of travel adventures from April through to October but Covid put paid to that.

I was offered some consultancy work doing exactly what I did before and I've been doing it part-time most of the year from home but earning nearly as much as I was getting full time before. For those who have pensions but are thinking of doing some work, I'd say the big difference is that I can pack it in whenever I want which puts a whole new perspective on it. Makes it less stressful.

I have work if I want it until April so will work over the Winter and think about resuming my proper retirement plans then.

Yep that’s a big one for me and a lot have said it at my work, once your in a position where you are almost set up for retirement and you wouldn’t be up shit creek without the job, you take a different perspective knowing that it’s your choice and you can walk out of the door anytime.

 

[Blue Maverick]

I think if you are happy in your work then there’s every reason to continue. Personally my mental health has taken a toll over the years-officers shot, killed on duty, killed themselves on duty-and that’s just the big stuff-a decade in custody with the constant exposure to horrible, extremely violent people becomes unbearable plus the long exhausting shifts and pressure from above. I miss the people I worked with but I’m out of it-seeing violence now, even on tv triggers my anxiety. Unfortunately I have a warped view of humanity that I hope rebalances itself in the future.

That outlook on humanity is an interesting one, in your and my line of work we get to see the worst of it and frankly it’s getting bigger, the amount of selfish people in this world is growing, the self entitlement is unreal, this pandemic has highlighted it even more for me.

 

[NPBlue]

What bike did you get bud?

Honda CBR650R. Cracking machine. I love riding it.

 

[crublue1]

Honda CBR650R. Cracking machine. I love riding it.

Good choice. A great bike by all accounts.
Don't currently own a honda but i've had a few over the years. All been pretty bulletproof and engaging.
Stay safe bud

 

[East Level 2]

So from now on I'm down to 3 days a week (my choice) and planned a day out with SWMBO on Thursday, and that fucking virus has fucked up my plans. Fuck.
At least I won't be working.

 

[denislawsbackheel]

Barry White on the stereo
Long luxurious bath
Nice warm bedroom
No interruptions...

 

[remember arthur mann]

Barry White on the stereo
Long luxurious bath
Nice warm bedroom
No interruptions...

 

[Two Gun Bob]

Barry White on the stereo
Long luxurious bath

I know it's Halloween Denis, but do you want to frighten em all to death.

 

[denislawsbackheel]

Just cos you shag to the flight of bumble bee.
Some of us like to linger.