On retiring, what new things did you start...

[cove]

The problem with money is that most still worry that maybe you don’t have enough. I cut my salary to zero and go to the office 2 or 3 days a week. I have a laptop at home to look at issues when necessary the rest of the time.
I still find work rewarding but working part time gives others the opportunity to develop their skills while I am not obligated to turn up.

 

[lovetravellingoz]

Chalkie, thank you for sharing. Most interesting.

We will certainly pursue our shared interest of singing with much greater commitment..

My wife loves her choirs.

One of her choir, who is retired, has timed their rental of an apartment at Noosa each year so that they can do one performance with a choir there each year and then three in Melbourne (For those that are interested many choirs will divide the year into 4, with rehearsals over the 3 months leading up to a public perormance/s of the show that will be done. Each quarter will have different themes, covering a variety of musica styles).

I've had an international career and involvement at board level with international organisations, and that will come to an end with retirement. Initially I don't want to keep doing that stuff, but I wonder whether after a year or so I will miss that - it will be something I will need to keep an eye on.

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For those that do, getting onto a suitable charity or community group can be a rewarding interest.

 

[Chalkie]

Sounds like you've earned it and got it all sorted. I'm quite envious but wish you all the best.

Thanks so much.

 

[Chalkie]

Chalkie, thank you for sharing. Most interesting.



My wife loves her choirs.

One of her choir, who is retired, has timed their rental of an apartment at Noosa each year so that they can do one performance with a choir there each year and then three in Melbourne (For those that are interested many choirs will divide the year into 4, with rehearsals over the 3 months leading up to a public perormance/s of the show that will be done. Each quarter will have different themes, covering a variety of musica styles).
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It's hard not to feel happy and just "better' when you're singing (well, except maybe when you're trying to sing something impossible like atonal modern cough...and the frustrations of Sondheim's non-resolving intervals!). I've also done some assistant musical directing/conducting, and that's something I want to do more of as well.

 

[mrsterryn]

I retired over 3 years ago. Earlier than I wanted/expected. Father had died and mother...was unwell.
So retiring on a defined benefit seemed like a good idea
I was worried I would be bored or ..something
90% of the time it is brilliant.
There is always something to do or plan.
Future events to look forward to.
I have tried for a couple years to do the ua3 (?) Events as they look very interesting havnt got there yet.
I am however still disposing on items from my parents house sold in 2015. So many things
I read a lot I do socialise with friends, I travel I plan travel and now have a grandson to look forward to in a few months
Also the other half is hoping to retire in the next year or so.
He has plans , work on our place.. the garden...painting .
Fortunately like others retiring without debt does help .
Reading occupies my time... trying also to increase my fitness level. Having a government sedentary job was not kind to my physical health.
As wafty as it sounds , I do enjoy retirement and also am grateful I am retired as sure as heck I don't have time to work
It is funny reviewing my retirement time ....it seems mine is quite self indulgent and....lacking structure . It is fun though.
Also if one does have a cruddy day you just stay in bed and read...uber eats exist
OP do hope you enjoy your retirement

 

[lovetravellingoz]

Thank you for your post.

OP do hope you enjoy your retirement

Me too. The pre-retirement phase is going well where I am only now working when I want to and I am travelling more as well as just spending more time on the things that I am enjoy.

Currently just getting my head round around the next phase including gearing for when I will have free time all the time.

 

[mrsterryn]

Currently just getting my head round around the next phase including gearing for when I will have free time all the time.

Actually I think one finds there is not quite as much free time as one expects.....I was most surprised at how my time filled up .

 

[PLANT]

Family members....... Went this route on retirement.........

 

[Blinky]

I’m enjoying travelling so much, financed by the fact that I’m still working at over 67, that I’m planning to keep working to 70. This year I’ve travelled to Bali, Nepal and Singapore with Perth soon and Japan in May.

I am travelling almost weekly for work, so heaps of points and status credits accumulated, and still loving flying. Hope I can keep it going for a few more years. My super will be sufficient when I finally hang up the gloves.

 

[lovetravellingoz]

Well with picking up a 4wd and van last week I am roadtesting two of my retirement toys over Cup Weekend with an offgrid camp on the Murray River.

 

[mrsterryn]

@lovetravellingoz how goes the thoughts for post retirement ?