I got laid off and turned 65. I think I’m just gonna retire.

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Laid off at 58 (earlier in the year) and decided to retire.

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Curious as to when you were planning to retire? I’m definitely hoping to be retired well before I’m 65.

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"A man with no bills.. is a rich man"

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I know a dude who turned 81, and just was sort of forced to give an early notice (he is in an executive role - so, 6 months early notice). Not sure whether he’ll retire.

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Could have, but that oversight has been fixed. Unburdened by what has been.

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I’m sorry you got laid off. Are you ok?

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It's ok to take some time off and even come back once you're refreshed. My dad did that!

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Hoping you are financially set. Wish you the best!

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54 laid off, semi-retired.

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59… same, and job hunting. Can’t afford to retire yet.

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I got laid. Does that count towards retirement? Asking for a friend.

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I’m never going to retire then… 😔

46 and planning to retire at 55.
Will slow down my career at 50.

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Enjoy your retirement.

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Do you want to retire ?

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I knew someone who died in the office a year or so away from retirement

Life is short, take time to enjoy it.

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What is retirement age?

When you can afford to live off your pension aka never aka die

You could look at a side gig doing some part-time consulting.

Pick up a contract gig and transition into retirement.

congrats!!

Thank you thank you

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