Work....who likes it.

[Tuearts right boot]

Drove into work this morning and was listening to the radio, they were talking about retirement. I've often thought about this and doing a few things with my time off but what happens when I've done that. I work 3-4 days a week, enjoy where it is, the clients, customers, staff and all the benefits and ' downsides ' of working for myself. I actually like it and feel I would be lost if not having a goal or aim, I have a low boredom threshold..... So....who likes work, who hates work, who does it because they feel they have to or want to. Anyone work after retirement, paid or unpaid, charity etc etc ??

 

[KearsleyBlue]

I like my job. Its just the traffic getting to and from there that I don't like!

 

[splinter]

Good days and bad days..pays the bils

 

[denislawsbackheel]

Retired years ago.
Still not enough hours in the day to get in what I want to do.
Golf, Art courses, painting, reading, travel, writing travel articles, going to the theatre, concerts, opera, seeing the grand kids, etc., etc..
Don’t miss work in the slightest.

 

[abu13]

I am in a strange situation, I cant say i've ever really enjoyed working but cant say i hate it. I feel its just one of them things you need to do. But im now at a stage of my life where im earning good money and have very little financial worry. I could manage on half my salary and still be ok and regularly think about changing to something id enjoy more. But then I think that every year i keep at this would allow me to retire earlier or have a better standard of lifestyle.

 

[Millwallawayveteran1988]

Retired years ago.
Still not enough hours in the day to get in what I want to do.
Golf, Art courses, painting, reading, travel, writing travel articles, going to the theatre, concerts, opera, seeing the grand kids, etc., etc..
Don’t miss work in the slightest.

I think having a decent income or savings to help do the things you want to do helps greatly in retirement. I can’t imagine it being a great deal of fun on state pension alone.

I am fortunate in that I can work from the office or home and get out and about to see people, so not stuck doing the same thing every day.

When I do drive into the office I see the traffic on the other side (M6 south) and am glad I don’t have to do that everyday. It can be miles of traffic.

 

[117 M34]

I don't particularly mind my job but I can't wait until I retire and i don't have to work.
Only 30 years to go if the government get their way.
My hope is to actually retire at 60 though. Just need a plan now to make that happen.

 

[blue44]

I had to be up at 5am
and walk to work earlier than normal to
get through the ice etc.started at 6am.

i fucking hate my job purely because of management,the bigger the **** and sick note you are in the NHS the better you are thought of, my mate became the mamager of late of my department and he promotes the biggest,most cuntish person .

I hate my job,and its effecting me seriously atm,working through covid was bad enough,but its now got worse,on a massive scale.

 

[Blue Maverick]

Retired last year don’t even think about work, I just potter around, walk the dog, although this year I’ve redone the whole of the downstairs and converted my garage, next year who knows.

 

[dronefromsector7G]

Hate it but would be bored not working and retirement = almost dead, I won’t live last 70 odd

 

[bluethrunthru]

over 42 years sometimes I enjoyed it sometimes I didn't. Retired aged 60 in 2021 - don't miss it

 

[Thorin Oakenshield]

Love my job.
It's simple but worth it

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

Hate it but would be bored not working and retirement = almost dead, I won’t live last 70 odd

Not if yer have a bike!

 

[Worzel Gummidge#9]

I’m fortunate in that I do enjoy my job, I’ve worked all over including abroad and each project is different so it’s always interesting and there’s always new things to learn. I’ve been self employed with a limited company for over ten years and lucky to earn a very good hourly rate

 

[idahoblues]

For the most part I enjoy it, I like being outside even if it can be a little harsh on the body, too much sun or too much cold

 

[bluebc]

Enjoy my job , don’t set an alarm , start when I want , breaks at my leisure and finish whenever suits,

 

[chris85mcfc]

Meh, don't mind my job.

Live 10-15 minutes from the office, where I go twice a week. Hate going in as it's depressing being able to hear a pin drop in a room of 15-20 people.

They're very flexible though, and I can pretty much manage myself within reason, without any real mither.

Currently trying to decide whether to look for something 'higher up' but not sure I fancy being sat in senior management in the corporate world, and all the effort that comes with that.

 

[JOGAMIGMOG]

How much do I need in the ‘pot’ to generate an income of £700pcm from aged 60?

 

[dickie davies]

I work to live. I enjoy what I do when I'm busy, but the travelling can be a grind.
I've targeted 2 years to retirement when I'll be 63, but I don't think I'll be comfortable with my pension fund unless there's an decent upturn in the stock market

I was furloughed during covid and didn't miss work one bit

 

[heslops barnet]

Retired at 62, returned part time 3 days a week……now 70 and still working……..good balance and keeps me fit and active & having a laugh ……appreciate my 4 days off