So I’m 49 and retired and I’m tired of .....

[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by Maybelline

Ok.

I make $14 an hour. If you think that can pay the bills then I must have done something incredibly wrong.

You do realize there are folks out there half your age who win hundreds of millions of dollars in the Powerball or MegaMillions lotteries who can afford to light cigars with $100 dollar bills. I also retired in my early 40's. But you don't see lottery winners or myself coming on here to pompously brag about our lives and rub it in other members faces. Anyway hooray for you.

P.S. Just remember that you come into the world with nothing and you leave the world with nothing. No matter how wealthy you may be.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by superdog

FWIW, I used to LOVE going to the movies alone. LOVED IT.

I loved and still love bringing a book to a bar alone too.

And I would absolutely LOVE it if I could say to everyone, "I hit pretty good, I got lucky in life, and I am retired". End of story.

Can't imagine how that could possibly bother anyone.

i draw the line at restaurants alone. Even when traveling alone its room service only as i cant bring myself to do it. Movies or a bar no big deal.

[tudorbaja27]

Originally Posted by JoeG74536

Are you bragging or complaining ?

My thoughts exactly. Congrats to the OP on all he has achieved. But I imagine he's taking this jealousy thing overboard. Either that or he's around the wrong crowd.

[Faddius]

I say cudos to you

I’m in my mid to late thirties and dream of the day I can retire early.

If it bothers you if people ask you what you do, just make something up. Be outlandish with it for sh!tz n giggles.

[Etschell]

congrats op. just don't start doing chantix commercials like ray - it is pathetic.

[Dan Pierce]

If that's all you have to complain about count your blessings. It will take your mind off your burden.
dP

[huncho]

might be because i'm young but i would have no issues just straight up telling people "because i'm rich" and wouldn't even care if i came off as an asshole because i would be too busy enjoying my life to care

[MonBK]

I think the OP went to the movies.

[tbonesteak]

Originally Posted by MonBK

I think the OP went to the movies.

What do you think he went to see?

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by tbonesteak

What do you think he went to see?

Home alone!

[superdog]

Originally Posted by tbonesteak

What do you think he went to see?

What is Spaceys new flick?

Billionaires Boys Club or something like that?

[rdmlondon]

Originally Posted by MonBK

Home alone!

LOL

[Rootbeer]

This is a thread that writes its own jokes.

Kudos to the OP’s dad.

[yoniman]

Congratulations, you're made!

Now, on to Archie Luxury Channel.

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[teqp]

Originally Posted by Maybelline

Answering to people why I don’t work.

After a few months of doing nothing I took a part time job out of boredom. I thought about volunteering my time but a great job came up. I am a concierge driver for a local Range Rover / Jaguar dealer. I work Monday Wednesday and Fridays from 10-6. I love the job and my coworkers. I don’t make much money but that’s not why I took it.

OP - it appears to me that you do work and are not retired. Tell those folks that ask you why/how you retired so early that you have a job. End of story and enjoy your life!

[Chiboy]

"I manage a small portfolio."

[GradyPhilpott]

No one needs to explain his personal circumstances to others.

Unless you like to rub it in, there's no reason to bring it up.

If people ask, just tell the short truth.

I think it's great that you can have a little job on the side that gets you out of the house to interact with others and bring a little spending money home to boot.

[FTX I]

Originally Posted by teqp

OP - it appears to me that you do work and are not retired. Tell those folks that ask you why/how you retired so early that you have a job. End of story and enjoy your life!

Agree. But if you really have a problem with that I think you should talk to your parents. Maybe they start a new business for you.

[Maybelline]

I rest my case.

Bye bye.

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by tbonesteak

What do you think he went to see?

Crazy rich asians?

[1st amg]

Well, I think I am going with the pompous feel to this thread. The jealousy comment cemented my feelings.

[Moggo]

Odd thread, Daddy created a business and I retired off it......the end.

Happens the world over time and again. Think yourself lucky as usually the second and third generations ruin the business through excess and greed.

You succeeded.


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[V25V]

Feel better now?

[superdog]

Originally Posted by Maybelline

I rest my case.

Bye bye.

wow. talk about a text book example of a "self fulfilling prophecy".

[tbonesteak]

Gotta be honest, can't understand why he has nobody to go to the movies with.

Originally Posted by BBL

Maybelline... May I, without offense?

If you are going to the movies alone, why don't you please contact a residential facility, get the clearance, and take a senior citizen with you?
People who live alone in managed care buildings, who are still independent and mobile, would love to "go and do" once in awhile. Many live there with no children, or children not available to do activities with them.

Seniors are so interesting, have wonderful stories to tell. It could enrich your life in your very spare time.

DM

I'd envision it playing out like this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvEYgR9vr6U

[colpol]

Originally Posted by MonBK

As long as he pays for the ticket he can take me.

Originally Posted by BBL

Maybelline... May I, without offense?

If you are going to the movies alone, why don't you please contact a residential facility, get the clearance, and take a senior citizen with you?
People who live alone in managed care buildings, who are still independent and mobile, would love to "go and do" once in awhile. Many live there with no children, or children not available to do activities with them.

Seniors are so interesting, have wonderful stories to tell. It could enrich your life in your very spare time.

DM

Agree

Too much time on your hands to sit writing up that pointless post

[77T]

He went alone because his wife is still working 2 jobs. This is his day off from the concierge driver gig.

She is Chief Risk Officer at an unnamed company and Assoc. Prof. at Northeastern U.

Sad thing is something spurred the OP to spill his guts on TRF about a topic that nobody here ever questioned.

And now Seth won’t sleep for a week!


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[rdmlondon]

Originally Posted by superdog

wow. talk about a text book example of a "self fulfilling prophecy".

Always amazed at the lack of self awareness of some folk.

This thread was a great ride.

[superdog]

Originally Posted by 77T

He went alone because his wife is still working 2 jobs. This is his day off from the concierge driver gig.

She is Chief Risk Officer at an unnamed company and Assoc. Prof. at Northeastern U.

Sad thing is something spurred the OP to spill his guts on TRF about a topic that nobody here ever questioned.

And now Seth won’t sleep for a week!


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I really might not. I can't wrap my head around things like this.

[crew]

Originally Posted by JoeG74536

Are you bragging or complaining ?

I’m sure we all know the answer to this.

Originally Posted by 1st amg

Well, I think I am going with the pompous feel to this thread. The jealousy comment cemented my feelings.

Winner.

Originally Posted by tbonesteak

Gotta be honest, can't understand why he has nobody to go to the movies with.

Ya think??