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26th Nov 2019Silverworld commented on:
What to do when we retireHi Harry Obviously depends what's on in your area - I actually moved 90 miles away as soon as I retired. I didn't know anybody but I researched there were plenty of clubs and activities to do, most of which are free. You could look for your local U3A group. https://www.u3a.org.uk/find Don't worry about the name 'University' it really isn't about studying there are plenty of activities if you want - table tennis, trips, learn a language - whatever you fancy. I suggest you search the various groups in your area and see what's on their programme! For volunteering, I do some research for a charity - it keeps me mixing with younger people, keeps my brain working, whilst I contribute quite significantly by only doing 5 hours at week. Try this link and enter what your criteria is and it will show you what's available. I just happened to come across my organisation because they are based in the area. Good luck. https://do-it.org/ If there are any walking groups (short walks !?) it's amazing who you meet and find out all sorts of stuff just by talking to people!ViewDate:
12th Jul 2019Silverworld commented on:
Win a pair of tickets to Australia with Qantas!I'd like to go when F1 is on!ViewDate:
5th Jan 2019Silverworld commented on:
How do other pensioners feel about retirement?I was scared of retiring having worked non-stop since I was 16. However I was very tired of working, at 65 I'd had enough!. The work environment changed and also the work ethic - the younger people constantly on their mobile phones and Facebook, which managers turned a blind eye (because they also were online shopping and booking holidays). Having paid into a pension scheme, taxes and NI, I hated the thought of dying on the job and not being able to claim my dues! That was 2 years ago, I decided to move to a new area where I didn't know anybody (but no great pull to stay where I was) and joined all sorts of groups, making sure it's a mix of social, educational, physical exercise. I love the freedom of doing what I want when I want, especially not having to get up at 6am during the winter months and commute! There is so much more to explore, it's like having another life, which indeed it is, the next stage. Unfortunately, having been prudent and followed govenment advice about saving in a pension scheme, I am still being clobbered by the taxman. I can't do much about that, but there is so much in my control and while I still have control I am to enjoy life...ViewDate:
1st Dec 2016Silverworld commented on:
RetirementHi I had the same dilemma, scared of retiring after a life-time of work. I just knew I had enough of work and at 66 I believe my non-stop working since 17 I deserved to stop and have my freedom. Freedom to get up when I want, go shopping when I want and there's less traffic, do what I want when I want and not having to fit all my domestic jobs into the weekend in order to get through the next week! The drop in income is a major consideration but having spent a lifetime 'worrying' about 'what sort of retirement will I have'..... having done all the right things, I'm confident it's better than I thought. I have been asked to consider doing some part-time work back at the office, but the culture there has changed and there doesn't seem to be the same work ethic as I've always had. I love the stress-free life of not having to meet deadlines etc or the daily traffic commute! I've joined lots of things and met a lot of people and that's just in 4 months. I pick and mix what I want to do, likewise the people! I'm on my own so therefore a much more difficult than a couple who can do things together. I'm the last of my friends to retire.... I was adamant that I wanted to collect my pension, rather than carry on working and then not have any quality time to enjoy freedom and none of us knows what's round the corner.! Good luck!