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Headshrinker · 10 September 2015, 07:16 AM

Been thinking about retirement lately; my daughters are 10 and 14 and I feel like I should enjoy them more before they leave the nest. Both daughters excel at sports and I miss most of their games. In addition, my wife runs to and from practice every day. On a personal level, I have properties and investments to keep me busy along with more time to bicycle and travel. I would also do some volunteer work if I found the time. Any TRFs retire before 60ish? It would also free me to buy another watch to celebrate!

Tools · 10 September 2015, 07:30 AM

Girls get more expensive as they get older...

If I was you I would be looking for a second job..

scarlet knight · 10 September 2015, 07:35 AM

I am 57 and can retire financially. But I do enjoy new income coming in and having things to do. But I hope to retire within a year or so.

rr-nyc · 10 September 2015, 07:45 AM

Its never too early to retire as long as you can afford to do it.

Old Expat Beast · 10 September 2015, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by rr-nyc

Its never too early to retire as long as you can afford to do it.

This

Kyle13 · 10 September 2015, 07:59 AM

It's never to early, I plan to retire at 45 but I don't have kids, wife, or any other things to worry about!

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never2late · 10 September 2015, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by rr-nyc

Its never too early to retire as long as you can afford to do it.

Absolutely correct. I was fortunate enough to retire at age 54 and recommend it.

cop414 · 10 September 2015, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by rr-nyc

Its never too early to retire as long as you can afford to do it.

This, I was fortunate to retire at 51, if you can afford it I'd do it. You'll never get that time back with your daughters. Both of my daughters grew up while I was working swing shifts and I missed so much of those times.
I absolutely love retirement, I wasn't sure at first but I'm a little over 2 1/2 years in and I just love my life now. No regrets, none. As someone posted a couple days ago here about Law Enforcement retirement, I do miss the clowns but not the circus.
I still stay in touch with my guys and they still call me for advice which I love, but don't miss the crapola that I put up with for 26 years.

antbkny · 10 September 2015, 08:13 AM

No better time than today

Psmith · 10 September 2015, 08:16 AM

Well, what's that old saying about "I should have spent more time in the office"?

Kevan · 10 September 2015, 08:16 AM

Retired at 54, bought myself a Blue Black as a gift to me, my wife retired last year at 55, bought her a SDC and a Porsche. Bought a couple of other Rolex since, been retired 2 years now.

I am tempted to go back to work so I can buy myself more gifts when I leave again.

Do it, I now only use my phone to surf the net!

You are a long time dead my friend and life gets no easier as the joints stiffen.

G O

Kevan · 10 September 2015, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by rr-nyc

Its never too early to retire as long as you can afford to do it.

Can you afford not to?

cop414 · 10 September 2015, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevan

You are a long time dead my friend and life gets no easier as the joints stiffen.

G O

RichM · 10 September 2015, 08:25 AM

I say as long as you can afford to. I retired at 52 after 32 years with the same company. Had my son through college and my daughter just beginning.

I'm 62 now and began collecting Social Security last month. It's been the best 10 years of my life.

Enjoy life while you can.

123Blueface · 10 September 2015, 08:33 AM

Nearly 57 and can retire but work from home and enjoy what I do, not to mention a great salary and benefits and rarely a full work day. Add tons of flexibility to do as I need during normal work hours and frankly, hard to walk away.
Fear being busy for a few months and then scratching my head to figure out what to do.

Tri-Tip · 10 September 2015, 09:01 AM

I'm hoping to "retire" at 55. Goal from there will be to work for fun money to buy watches, cars, and vacations, but have the assets to take care of necessities and regular living expenses.

THC · 10 September 2015, 09:10 AM

I am 58 and not sure retirement will ever be in my vocabulary...

blufinz52 · 10 September 2015, 09:50 AM

If you're financially set, do it. You won't regret it.

Old Expat Beast · 10 September 2015, 10:04 AM

Happy Birthday by the way

cop414 · 10 September 2015, 10:13 AM

Forgot about that, Happy Birthday to you!!

Old Geezer · 10 September 2015, 10:17 AM

Happy Birthday.

You only live once. If you can swing retirement financially, go for it.

HL65 · 10 September 2015, 10:26 AM

Happy Birthday! As for retirement if you can afford and wouldn't be bored out of your mind go for it!

beshannon · 10 September 2015, 11:06 AM

Good for you.

Too soon for me, hard to turn down the income and benefits

mailman · 10 September 2015, 11:22 AM

Happy birthday

locutus49 · 10 September 2015, 11:38 AM

I retired at 55 and am now 65. No regrets.

rolexgiants · 10 September 2015, 11:45 AM

All my income is cap gains so I retired a long time ago! LOL

GradyPhilpott · 10 September 2015, 11:48 AM

Retired at 59.

It is imperative that one stay busy and involved in something, whether it is work or play.

Having teens at home should be a worthy project.

I have a friend who is 69, or thereabout, and has a thirteen year old and he's quite occupied.

incontrol · 10 September 2015, 11:49 AM

Happy Birthday! If you feel like you have plenty of things to do to keep you busy for many years, why not. Good luck with your decision.

flyinbrian · 10 September 2015, 11:52 AM

If you can, go for it. Work is a blessing but to be able to let go of the grind is what all the hard work was for.

thejerseyrock · 10 September 2015, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Retired at 59.

It is imperative that one stay busy and involved in something, whether it is work or play.

This^

Entrepreneur. Retired at 46, financially comfortable. Was going insane bored out of my mind at 47, and unhappy with no creative work; no satisfaction of earning new income. No kids. Went back to work in my own business. Happy now...

Work, or play or family. Something. Just not retirement, if it means doing nothing

10 September 2015, 07:16 AM	#1
Headshrinker "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Watch: Day-Date Posts: 4,056	57 years old today; retirement too soon? Been thinking about retirement lately; my daughters are 10 and 14 and I feel like I should enjoy them more before they leave the nest. Both daughters excel at sports and I miss most of their games. In addition, my wife runs to and from practice every day. On a personal level, I have properties and investments to keep me busy along with more time to bicycle and travel. I would also do some volunteer work if I found the time. Any TRFs retire before 60ish? It would also free me to buy another watch to celebrate!

10 September 2015, 07:30 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	Girls get more expensive as they get older... If I was you I would be looking for a second job.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

10 September 2015, 07:35 AM	#3
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,468	In same boat I am 57 and can retire financially. But I do enjoy new income coming in and having things to do. But I hope to retire within a year or so.

10 September 2015, 08:16 AM	#10
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Well, what's that old saying about "I should have spent more time in the office"? __________________

10 September 2015, 08:25 AM	#14
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,775	I say as long as you can afford to. I retired at 52 after 32 years with the same company. Had my son through college and my daughter just beginning. I'm 62 now and began collecting Social Security last month. It's been the best 10 years of my life. Enjoy life while you can. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

10 September 2015, 07:45 AM	#4
rr-nyc Liar & Ratbag Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: NYC / Miami Beach Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 5,344	Its never too early to retire as long as you can afford to do it.

10 September 2015, 07:59 AM	#6
Kyle13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 484	It's never to early, I plan to retire at 45 but I don't have kids, wife, or any other things to worry about! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 September 2015, 08:13 AM	#9
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	No better time than today

10 September 2015, 08:16 AM	#11
Kevan "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: England/Dubai Watch: the one on my arm. Posts: 923	Retired at 54, bought myself a Blue Black as a gift to me, my wife retired last year at 55, bought her a SDC and a Porsche. Bought a couple of other Rolex since, been retired 2 years now. I am tempted to go back to work so I can buy myself more gifts when I leave again. Do it, I now only use my phone to surf the net! You are a long time dead my friend and life gets no easier as the joints stiffen. G O

10 September 2015, 08:33 AM	#15
123Blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 5,316	Nearly 57 and can retire but work from home and enjoy what I do, not to mention a great salary and benefits and rarely a full work day. Add tons of flexibility to do as I need during normal work hours and frankly, hard to walk away. Fear being busy for a few months and then scratching my head to figure out what to do.

10 September 2015, 09:01 AM	#16
Tri-Tip "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA, USA Watch: Out!!! Posts: 6,474	I'm hoping to "retire" at 55. Goal from there will be to work for fun money to buy watches, cars, and vacations, but have the assets to take care of necessities and regular living expenses.

10 September 2015, 09:10 AM	#17
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	I am 58 and not sure retirement will ever be in my vocabulary...

10 September 2015, 09:50 AM	#18
blufinz52 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: NH Watch: 116400GV 124060 Posts: 1,194	If you're financially set, do it. You won't regret it.

10 September 2015, 10:04 AM	#19
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	Happy Birthday by the way

10 September 2015, 10:13 AM	#20
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,258	Forgot about that, Happy Birthday to you!! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

10 September 2015, 10:17 AM	#21
Old Geezer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,287	Happy Birthday. You only live once. If you can swing retirement financially, go for it.

10 September 2015, 10:26 AM	#22
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	Happy Birthday! As for retirement if you can afford and wouldn't be bored out of your mind go for it! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

10 September 2015, 11:06 AM	#23
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Good for you. Too soon for me, hard to turn down the income and benefits __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

10 September 2015, 11:22 AM	#24
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Happy birthday __________________ JJ

10 September 2015, 11:38 AM	#25
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	I retired at 55 and am now 65. No regrets.

10 September 2015, 11:45 AM	#26
rolexgiants "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: new york, usa Posts: 2,903	All my income is cap gains so I retired a long time ago! LOL

10 September 2015, 11:48 AM	#27
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	Retired at 59. It is imperative that one stay busy and involved in something, whether it is work or play. Having teens at home should be a worthy project. I have a friend who is 69, or thereabout, and has a thirteen year old and he's quite occupied. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

10 September 2015, 11:49 AM	#28
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	Happy Birthday! If you feel like you have plenty of things to do to keep you busy for many years, why not. Good luck with your decision. __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

10 September 2015, 11:52 AM	#29
flyinbrian 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: AZ Watch: Rolex Posts: 860	If you can, go for it. Work is a blessing but to be able to let go of the grind is what all the hard work was for.

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