If you're retired, would you like to go back to work? OR-

C'mon, @fuzzybuddy! You've been around long enough to know I'm retired and have been since 1990. It's just that I keep flunking retirement. This time around, I'm coming up on my two-year anniversary at the bakery. It falls on the same day as the beginning of my 84th orbit.

I probably won't quit because getting a new job is too much trouble. They'll probably carry me out in a pine box⚰️. Either that or I'll die in my sleep, and the bakery will think I'm a no-call/no-show:ROFLMAO:
 
@hearlady, being a baker isn't absolutely necessary (although I love the paychecks!) but it's for sure my dream job. If I still had the strength in my paws to decorate cakes, it would be even better.

@Pepper, if we made you young again, then you'd hate working again. Besides, you need to be a SAHM now that you've got those two new babies 🐈‍⬛ 🐈. The first five years are crucial to their development.
 
No. Ready to retire early at age 55 and planning for that years ahead was all that more special when I was offered a retirement package to be able to retire at age 54. I could have opted to keep the position I had but why would I if we could live better with no stress. Retirement for us is and has been all we could have hoped for.
 
I'm tempted all the time to jack in this retirement business and get back to work. If not for a long commute (I'd be in for a 120 minute per day into the center of London) I'd probably do it. It's the idea of commuting that kills me. The work? Nah, I'd be fine with that.
 
Georgiagranny said:
@hearlady, being a baker isn't absolutely necessary (although I love the paychecks!) but it's for sure my dream job. If I still had the strength in my paws to decorate cakes, it would be even better.

@Pepper, if we made you young again, then you'd hate working again. Besides, you need to be a SAHM now that you've got those two new babies 🐈‍⬛ 🐈. The first five years are crucial to their development.
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I started out decorating cakes in a Culinary Arts school, 48 yrs ago. I would not have a clue how to do one now.
Well, maybe a clue, that's all!
 
I'm part-time contract (set my own hours) and hope I'm able to keep working right up til the end for more reasons than money. I had to quit a full-time job for health reasons ten years ago, didn't work at all for 18 months and got very depressed. Still have the health issues but working part-time has greatly improved my mental health.
 
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VaughanJB said:
I'm tempted all the time to jack in this retirement business and get back to work. If not for a long commute (I'd be in for a 120 minute per day into the center of London) I'd probably do it. It's the idea of commuting that kills me. The work? Nah, I'd be fine with that.
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my O/H was working at studios in Merton years ago... he had a 3 hour commute there and back every day.. by train and tube..
 
yep I'd like to return to work.. but I have some issues with my health.. not hugely serious but enough for me not to know if I'm going to be suffering on any one day.. so I would love a job that I could go into when I'm feeling fit.. tried that with Volunteering, but they want a structured rota. of volunteers... ...
 
Michael Z said:
Someone asked me this just last week. I said "No!". But THIS week I would say no too.

Between a jail ministry, AWANA church ministry, church activities, and a LACK OF SLEEP, having a job would not be fun now. I just barely have time to keep up on all the chores and projects around the house now.
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You've earned your relaxation and enjoyment Michael! 🌹
 
I took early retirement as soon as I could. A year later I started volunteering for a group online. The volunteer job grew and a couple of years after that it became a paid job. A few months ago I retired again.

I think this retirement will take.
 
Nope, no way.

When I first retired I got extremely depressed but since I hated my job, I couldn't blame it on retirement.

Later I realized that just before I retired, I had a serious health issue requiring several intrusive tests, finally 3 surgeries (one minor) during 5 weeks in the hospital. Near death experiences. I think that long experience caused my deep depression, not retirement.

Well, forgive the long story, but hell no, I enjoy getting up when I feel like it, not driving in ice and snow, cleaning off the car, traffic etc. Would never want to go back to work.

Plus, Doggie said: "No Mommy, I want you home with me!"
 
Myrtle said:
I took early retirement as soon as I could. A year later I started volunteering for a group online. The volunteer job grew and a couple of years after that it became a paid job. A few months ago I retired again.

I think this retirement will take.
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You @Myrtle, and all others who volunteer have my respect.🌹 Those who don't or can't, have their valid reasons. I once did a volunteer season as a Friend of the library between jobs. Sadly, I'm not up for volunteering anymore, but where would we be without our able volunteers?
 
VaughanJB said:
The longest I've done is three hours each way. I was living in Northern VA and commuting to Maryland. Route 66 and 495 have a LOT to answer for.

I don't have the energy to do it now though.
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my estranged o/h ended up, getting a B&B to stay in because his day was 16 hours long.. later he moved into the London studios .. and was closer to home..
 

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