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Not Ready to REtire???

Posted by maribeth (My Page) on
Sun, Nov 20, 05 at 7:32

I started teaching when I was 31. 4th grade. MY plan has always been to retire at 30 years so that I could enjoy travel. All of my colleagues are so envious that the time has come. But I have developed serious second thoughts about this and am not excited to retire as are my friends who are also retiring this year. How should I resolve this problem? Please give ideas about how to decide. Husband is retired, money is not an issue.


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RE: Not Ready to REtire???

Hi maribeth,

Some more information about the reason(s) for the " ... second thoughts ...."?

ole joyful


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RE: Not Ready to REtire???

Sounds like you're about 62. If you don't want to retire then don't for goodness sake. Now if the idea of having all that time for travel is something you and DH have been planning on all these years I'm sure you're getting his feedback. Are you in a position to not retire? Is there a forced retirement where you teach?
I think a good teacher with all your experience would be valued.
Is the idea of travel the reason? With the world the way it is today a lot of people are staying close to home. Maybe if you develope some activities other than travel (If you haven't already) the idea of retiring might feel better.

I think I'd still be working, because I loved what I did but couldn't stand the change in worker attitudes anymore.


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RE: Not Ready to REtire???

Maribeth,

Don't be too worried about travelling - there are lots of places in the world where it's enjoyable and reasonably safe.

If you ask people who live in a number of areas where there are explsons at times, they'll tell you that in a number of them, almost all of the time and in most parts of the area, things are peaceful and one can travel with impunity.

You can now choose to do whatever you please.

What an opportunity.

Hope you're enjoying the good health that will allow you to enjoy it to the fullest.

Who knows how long you may continue to feel that well?

Good wishes to you and yours, whatever you decide.

Whatever you decide - enjoy it.

ole joyful


 
 

 

 


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