Retirement coach

win231 said:
"Retirement Coach." HAHA.
Isn't that like a tooth brushing coach?

Now.....I've never barbequed, so if I wanted to learn, I'd need a coach.
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See! everyone might need a coach for something. :)
 

Ladybj said:
I retired in my early 50's.. did not need a coach for the transition. There were so many challenges in my life, I felt it was time. I can understand why you may want a coach. For some it is not an easy transition. Ponder over it and want to make sure you are making the right decision. @Bdqnut My question to you would be have you put a plan in place as to what the next chapter of your life looks like after retirement?
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I have put thought to it. Working on some things now. Just curious if anyone found value and positive help from getting coached. Thanks.
 
win231 said:
"Retirement Coach." HAHA.
Isn't that like a tooth brushing coach?

Now.....I've never barbequed, so if I wanted to learn, I'd need a coach.
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Oh, and I love good BBQ. We used to do competitions and sell our own sauce. Happy to share any pointers there for sure!!
 
C'est Moi said:
So I have to ask; are you here putting out feelers for your business? You haven't posted on any threads except this one, so I'm curious.
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I'm not a coach. I do write a blog about retirement. I enjoy writing about retirement and am always looking for thoughts and ideas to write about. I was curious what others thought of the idea.
 
Yap! Everyone is an expert these days. Thanks to "good ole" North American Free Trade Association, all the good manufacturing jobs have been relocated south of the US-Mexican border. Now all the new jobs seem to be either service (read Mac jobs) or self-appointed "experts" working mostly from home with their computers. So, now we have life coaches, personal trainers, massage experts, party organizers, you name it. Hack, why not retirement coaches. I never used one of these "experts" & I'm doing fine. If you can't read a book, have money to waste, then go ahead hire a retirement coach. Bet there are dozens right here on this site. If you serious, contact me because I have been retired since October 15, 1999 so I must be an "expert" of some sort.
 
BbqNut said:
I'm not a coach. I do write a blog about retirement. I enjoy writing about retirement and am always looking for thoughts and ideas to write about. I was curious what others thought of the idea.
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So how did we do?

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Retirement isn't for everyone.
1.Some need the income
2.some need the social interaction
3.some just don't know what they will do in retirement.

Then there are those that plan financially & emotionally and look forward to whatever the next day might bring. Know & understand what you need to satisfy your particular needs. Just be aware that the years in retirement go pretty fast & that age creeps up on you. All your planning can't predict the unforeseen.
 
I completely understand the need for a retirement coach and think companies should offer that service. After working decades, it can be overwhelming to stop. There are an awful lot of hours in the day and you want to be happy filling them. I have seen spouses retire and their marriages become miserable. All of a sudden couples are staring at each other 24/7. Some love it. Some dread it.

I am single and know I need to seek out a social life. My area has a good assortment of groups on Meetup. I am in a very active ladies group and I enjoy arranging our lunches and dinners. I am still working but expect to be let go by end of year. I spend quite a bit of time making lists on how best to enjoy my next chapter.
 
Knight said:
Retirement isn't for everyone.
1.Some need the income
2.some need the social interaction
3.some just don't know what they will do in retirement.

Then there are those that plan financially & emotionally and look forward to whatever the next day might bring. Know & understand what you need to satisfy your particular needs. Just be aware that the years in retirement go pretty fast & that age creeps up on you. All your planning can't predict the unforeseen.
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I agree with a lot of that! And you're right, all the planning can't PREDICT the unforseen...but does that mean we shouldn't plan at all?
 
win231 said:
LOL! Like he's going to admit that........:ROFLMAO:
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Sorry I don't have anything to sell you. I just like hearing the conversation. Yes, I am writing about retirement...but that's just something I started doing because I like it. If you want a link to it, fine...nothing to hide or prove here.
 
TrayTray said:
I completely understand the need for a retirement coach and think companies should offer that service. After working decades, it can be overwhelming to stop. There are an awful lot of hours in the day and you want to be happy filling them. I have seen spouses retire and their marriages become miserable. All of a sudden couples are staring at each other 24/7. Some love it. Some dread it.

I am single and know I need to seek out a social life. My area has a good assortment of groups on Meetup. I am in a very active ladies group and I enjoy arranging our lunches and dinners. I am still working but expect to be let go by end of year. I spend quite a bit of time making lists on how best to enjoy my next chapter.
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It's good to be thinking through that. Yes, I have heard lots of alarming stats on "grey divorce". I think it would be terrible to go thru that at this stage. (or any for that matter). Time...and how we spend it is a huge thing for many. Some are better at it than others. Thanks for sharing.
 
Packerjohn said:
Yap! Everyone is an expert these days. Thanks to "good ole" North American Free Trade Association, all the good manufacturing jobs have been relocated south of the US-Mexican border. Now all the new jobs seem to be either service (read Mac jobs) or self-appointed "experts" working mostly from home with their computers. So, now we have life coaches, personal trainers, massage experts, party organizers, you name it. Hack, why not retirement coaches. I never used one of these "experts" & I'm doing fine. If you can't read a book, have money to waste, then go ahead hire a retirement coach. Bet there are dozens right here on this site. If you serious, contact me because I have been retired since October 15, 1999 so I must be an "expert" of some sort.
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Hey Packerjohn, good to hear you're doing well in retirement. Being retired for 20+ years is awesome. Anything you can share that helped make it successful? Anything that has been the best, easiest, hardest to deal with?
 
BbqNut said:
I agree with a lot of that! And you're right, all the planning can't PREDICT the unforseen...but does that mean we shouldn't plan at all?
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Lifespan after retiring is a consideration, health another. And left out is the reality of hours in a day. Eating, lets say 1 & 1/2 hours including prep & clean up. Bathing/showering 1/2 hour. 8 hours of sleep. that leaves 14 hours a day or a little over 1/3 of your day doing what you could normally be doing. Or looking at it another way suppose lifespan is 21 years after retiring you really have only 14 years doing what you have time for.


Planning can help a person live their best life after retiring. Married 58 years, retired 25 years. Planning paid off for us so I recommend planning.
 
Stimulus 1200 for people on Social Security

Google that you will probably find the answer
 

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