Time to retire

Blott · January 01, 2024, 01:03:02 PM

I went from finance for over 40 years to just above basic pay. I have never been happier. As I say to the people at work, I go through the security gates, put my brain in the fridge, 10 hours later take it out and drive home.

BoroRedKen · January 01, 2024, 01:40:30 PM

:ponder:

BoroRedKen · January 01, 2024, 01:41:18 PM

PS im thinking.....................................

teamboro · January 01, 2024, 01:55:39 PM

Great news Erimus I can't get my pension till I'm 65 from BASF/ICI I was cond into going to a defined contribution pension when I was younger so I have to wait till then to get a decent pension but a lot less than what I would have if ICI was still around
Still enjoy your retirement you deserve it

AtomicDog · January 01, 2024, 03:35:11 PM

Splendid stuff young Erimus!
I shall have a little snifter from my hip flask for you

All the best Gordon Lad enjoy it.

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erimus74 · January 01, 2024, 03:40:35 PM

Quote from: AtomicDog on January 01, 2024, 03:35:11 PMSplendid stuff young Erimus!
I shall have a little snifter from my hip flask for you

All the best Gordon Lad enjoy it.

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Cheers Atomic

Nosmo-King · January 01, 2024, 07:48:59 PM

Erimus, congratulations on your retirement! I retired today also, although mine is not so clear cut as my boss is really on a charm offensive to keep me in the business in some capacity!

He is coming to take us ( my Mrs) out to dinner. 85 mile round trip.

Will listen to what he has to say and make a decision based on that.

Be an interesting evening for sure.

erimus74 · January 01, 2024, 08:54:15 PM

Quote from: Nosmo-King on January 01, 2024, 07:48:59 PMErimus, congratulations on your retirement! I retired today also, although mine is not so clear cut as my boss is really on a charm offensive to keep me in the business in some capacity!

He is coming to take us ( my Mrs) out to dinner. 85 mile round trip.

Will listen to what he has to say and make a decision based on that.

Be an interesting evening for sure.

Cheers Nosmo-king & good luck mate

BoroRedKen · January 02, 2024, 09:15:50 AM

Quote from: Nosmo-King on January 01, 2024, 07:48:59 PMErimus, congratulations on your retirement! I retired today also, although mine is not so clear cut as my boss is really on a charm offensive to keep me in the business in some capacity!

He is coming to take us ( my Mrs) out to dinner. 85 mile round trip.

Will listen to what he has to say and make a decision based on that.

Be an interesting evening for sure.

Come on! And? Has the dinner happened yet? I cant stand suspense!!

borope · January 02, 2024, 09:16:57 AM

Good luck Erimus. Im thinking another 5 years then out. Im lucky ive got 2 final salary pensions.

tunstall · January 02, 2024, 10:00:46 AM

I'll have to make sure i have enough income to fuel my cocaine habit before i retire

TerryCochranesSocks · January 02, 2024, 10:17:17 AM

Great decision Erimus. Hoping to do the same this year (if I can sell my business).
I'll be 57 in July.

Just make sure you keep "active" doing things you enjoy with people you love.
You'll be just fine.

BoroRedKen · January 02, 2024, 10:39:02 AM

Quote from: tunstall on January 02, 2024, 10:00:46 AMI'll have to make sure i have enough income to fuel my cocaine habit before i retire

Nosmo-King · January 02, 2024, 11:07:23 AM

Ken - dinner next Monday night- sorry, not deliberately been a tease!!

BoroRedKen · January 02, 2024, 11:09:45 AM

Quote from: Nosmo-King on January 02, 2024, 11:07:23 AMKen - dinner next Monday night- sorry, not deliberately been a tease!!

Ohh you little Tinker!!

Good luck matey

Nosmo-King · January 02, 2024, 11:29:57 AM

Cheers, Ken. I will hopefully get answers to questions I have as I fly to Thailand for 3 months on the 11th!

F3 canine servicer · January 02, 2024, 01:20:10 PM

"I'll be 42 when I retire from the army I'm gonna be a postie until I'm 65 then pull the plug 👍👍👍"

Maybe in an ideal world....but speaking as ex military myself (25 yrs), the idea of becoming a postie is more popular than beer on the street of a thousand bars, and acheiving this target is as rare as rocking horse shit......EVERY ex serviceman has/had the same idea (inc me). Postie jobs are almost impossible to get....unless you're ITK!

By the way......congrats Erimus. My ex wife fucked up my retirement with her greed....so Im a few yrs away from feet up!

tunstall · January 02, 2024, 01:53:29 PM

Quote from: Nosmo-King on January 02, 2024, 11:29:57 AMCheers, Ken. I will hopefully get answers to questions I have as I fly to Thailand for 3 months on the 11th!

You do?

You haven't mentioned it in every fucking post....

Nosmo-King · January 02, 2024, 06:00:11 PM

Like to keep you and others up to date. Enjoy the winter!!

tunstall · January 02, 2024, 06:06:29 PM

I'm off to Brazil at the end of January gadge

Nosmo-King · January 02, 2024, 06:29:37 PM

Good for you - enjoy

BoroRedKen · January 02, 2024, 06:38:00 PM

What do you call a Brazilian with a rubber toe?

Roberto!.......

Omg, the coronavirus has killed 12 Brazilian people!

How many is a Brazilian?...........

Gboro64 · January 02, 2024, 06:44:26 PM

I retired from Sabic last year. It was the best decision I made.Hope you have a long, happy retirement Erimus

TeessideTopgun · January 02, 2024, 06:57:34 PM

Quote from: Nekder (Kenny) on January 02, 2024, 06:38:00 PMWhat do you call a Brazilian with a rubber toe?

Roberto!.......

Omg, the coronavirus has killed 12 Brazilian people!

How many is a Brazilian?...........

😱😱😱😱 we have a winner 🏆🏆🏆

Wee_Willie · January 03, 2024, 10:38:47 AM

I am closer to fully than semi retired. Still not 60.

I simply cannot cope with all the woke nonsense that now pervades the workplace. It's fucking depressing.

My view is that after 70, the chances are you'll slow down, become immobile and/or get something that fucks up your body or even die. Between 60-70 you can generally enjoy yourself with a bit of pension money.Enjoy and good luck.