Retired Discussions

How much would I need to travel six months internationally (couple) if I retired at 60. Most models say $2-3 million to cover mortgage and health care but it seems like I’ll need much more

I'm Rajesh Kumar, a retired Chief Manager from SBI with 32+ years of experience in banking operations, credit governance, risk management, and NPA recovery.

Key highlights:
• Led Rs 200+ Crore portfolios across Retail, MSME
. RB… more

Any advice to someone who is over 60 retired, but still want to work to supplement the income. I've been looking to work part-time, remotely or in a hybrid setting. I have 20 years of experience … more

That’s a wrap - 11 years at the firm, 40 total career years - retired yesterday. Surreal but when I checked email and teams this morning - “invalid email address message” so I guess it’s real. On to t… more

That’s a wrap - 11 years at the firm, 40 total career years - retired yesterday. Surreal but when I checked email and teams this morning - “invalid email address message” so I guess it’s real. On to t… more

The attorney I work for is trying to make me miserable enough to quit. I have found emails between him and a coworker (left i tentinally by her for me to find) documenting this. I am starting to … more

I am a retired surgical technician with 40 yrs of experience...After leaving the workforce 4 yrs ago, I am discovering that I miss the job, and feel that I could come back to the profession on a Per Diem basis.
M… more

retired consultant advice 1: remember this in your economic/financial model - there’s always an implicit line item for human value and human cost - never forget.

I moved from one office to another. Tell me why the new branch manager had to mention, yeah I heard he was a real jerk and firm glad he retired. I was stunned & replied with, he was a good manager… more

Retirement Question
Guys,
Has anyone retired early here? My family income is not a lot, but over the years I have maxed my 401k every year and made some good investments in the stock market. I don’t have a mortg… more

If you hit financial trouble tomorrow, who’s your first call? I’ve realized I can’t lean on my parents at all, they’re retired, and I’d rather not put that on them. Definitely changes how I think abou… more

Hi folks,
I have 34+ years of experience in varied roles as Sales Manager in manufacturing industry, Senior Operations Manager in 3rd party logistics warehousing and SCM Procurement for 3PL.
I retired from service by end of N… more

Had a Payday after almost 40 yrs and as a retired, hits the same… yeah yeah yeah gen z, I’m old

When I first started with my company, things were great. I was excited to work which lasted for almost 2 years. Then the senior manager retired, his replacement was on board for about a year before a … more

I retired in 2024 to deal with health issues of my husband and myself. All is good now, and I'd like to return to work. I'm 67 but in good health now. How do I deal with ageism in interviews… more

How to deal with arrogant micromanager? I was hired 1.5 yrs ago and had a great relationship with my mngr, but he retired and a person that works 20 yrs at the comp was promoted to be my mngr. This pe… more

Question for all the financial advisors in this bowl. Would you hire a financial advisor when you retire to manage things for you? I never thought about it till recently. I am good at it but I don’t t… more

Am I the only one who sees some retired military talking head on a news outlet and thinks, “Neat, but did we win the war?!?!”

Withdraw strategy question. I am 61 and retired. Have about $2.5m in pre tax accounts, $400k in cash (hys, CDs, etc.), and about $700k in brokerage and Roth accounts. I spend roughly $80k a year (incl… more

I worked at Swift Recon now Swift Collision. I worked there from July 2023 til Feb 6, 2026. I was always treated fairly. The management is very employee oriented and the HR person is on-site. For me, … more

Can a retired partner remove his/her retirement funds from the pension plan?

Is that even a legal possibility?

Today I went to the funeral of a colleague who I was close with most of my teaching career. He was my friend, a mentor, and my inside joke man. He brightened my day every day. I was heartbroken when h… more

Have any woman (or primary parents) FIREd with young children? Did you feel like you retired or that you became a SAHM? Did you build childcare into your post FIRE expenses?

I know a lot of coworkers who have retired early and then gone into consulting for additional income. Do you feel you will have enough experience through your work for consulting or do you always plan… more

Hi folks,
I have 34+ years of experience in varied roles as Sales Manager in manufacturing industry, Senior Operations Manager in 3rd party logistics warehousing and SCM Procurement for 3PL.
I retired from service … more

Retired from facilities leadership though I still have gas in tank.
Would consider opportunities to mentor others and provide proven leadership in any similar career field.

I’m really interested in hearing from those who’ve reached financial independence and are fully retired. Do you still do any side hustles or passion projects, not for the money but to stay engaged or … more

I was at a ‘top 15’ firm for 8 years and was so proud about working there, loved the work I did but ultimately ended up leaving due to not jiving with the partner I ended up working for. Three years l… more

I am a former WSP employee, retired a couple years ago and am now returning, will they still do a background check on me ?

My mom recently retired and is enjoying life to the fullest. I’m so happy for her, but at the same time, worried that she is spending above her means. She had shared with me the amount of her retireme… more

Any Safety Professionals out there? I am retired, but still maintain my interest in safety.

Someone in my department retired this year and likely made well over $95k after 25+ years. My boss plans to open it up to me to fill the role with a few changes to the responsibilities (basically I do what I do p… more

I am an ex consultant that founded my own AI startup and now getting some solid traction with large enterprise customers (we sell to consulting firms). I am looking to raise a small ~$200k round and t… more

I'm a little lost when an interviewer asks what my long-term goal is. I'm 50, retired from my "real job," but I need to work for the money. I'm interested in learning new things,… more

I'm a little lost when an interviewer asks what my long-term goal is. I'm 62, retired from my "real job," but I need to work for the money. I'm interested in learning new things … more

I retired a month ago and many people were asking what I was planning to do for health insurance. The 2026 ACA rates were released yesterday. My partner and I are estimating $30,000 in income (dividen… more