Granny Danger Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 3 hours ago, The DA said: Thought I'd let you know that, as of 2pm, I am retired. 41 years work post-uni and it hasn't really sunk in yet that I can forget all my passwords, leave my phone switched off at night and do whatever I like(*). * subject to permission from the wife. Congratulations, enjoy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbitterandgrumpy Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 3 hours ago, The DA said: Thought I'd let you know that, as of 2pm, I am retired. 41 years work post-uni and it hasn't really sunk in yet that I can forget all my passwords, leave my phone switched off at night and do whatever I like(*). * subject to permission from the wife. Two more weeks for me. Hasn’t sunk in either. For the last two weeks of September I’ll still be assuming I’m going back to work after a holiday. What am I going to do in my retirement? Haven’t given it a thought. What a lovely problem to have. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFTD Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Congratulations to @The DA and @oldbitterandgrumpy - keep an eye out for the warning signs of miserable auld cuntery, such as hovering by the thermostat in case the missus decides to put the heating on. Enjoy being part of the last generation who can afford to stop working! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Sanchez Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Charles Ingram - Who Wants to Be a Millionaire cheat - uploaded the picture of him on his own Wikipedia article: Charles Ingram - Wikipedia 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbitterandgrumpy Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 1 minute ago, BTFD said: Congratulations to @The DA and @oldbitterandgrumpy - keep an eye out for the warning signs of miserable auld cuntery, such as hovering by the thermostat in case the missus decides to put the heating on. Enjoy being part of the last generation who can afford to stop working! The last generation that can afford to retire? That’s a very sobering thought. Quite depressing actually. My youngest grandkid is only seven. I shudder to think of the world she’s stepping into. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The DA Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 14 minutes ago, oldbitterandgrumpy said: The last generation that can afford to retire? That’s a very sobering thought. Quite depressing actually. My youngest grandkid is only seven. I shudder to think of the world she’s stepping into. I think a lot of today's kids will never start working - as we know it. Artificial Intelligence will manage so much of what most of us do. The question is whether the savings/profits will be shared equally with the un-jobbed or whether they'll go to the plutocrats. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFTD Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 18 minutes ago, oldbitterandgrumpy said: The last generation that can afford to retire? That’s a very sobering thought. Quite depressing actually. My youngest grandkid is only seven. I shudder to think of the world she’s stepping into. I wouldn't worry about it - I'd imagine every generation has felt the same about their grandkids' futures. Besides, she'll inherit some of your fortune, the lucky girl. 1 minute ago, The DA said: I think a lot of today's kids will never start working - as we know it. Artificial Intelligence will manage so much of what most of us do. The question is whether the savings/profits will be shared equally with the un-jobbed or whether they'll go to the plutocrats. That's not a question and you know it! As soon as military-grade AI drones become affordable for the wealthy and powerful, we're getting nothing ever again. But these are young men's problems. Enjoy the free time you've worked for, and resist the inevitable temptation to pick up a copy of the Daily Mail or Express "just to see what it's like" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 1 hour ago, BTFD said: Congratulations to @The DA and @oldbitterandgrumpy - keep an eye out for the warning signs of miserable auld cuntery, such as hovering by the thermostat in case the missus decides to put the heating on. Enjoy being part of the last generation who can afford to stop working! Both my sons are aiming to retire the right side of 60. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFTD Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Just now, Granny Danger said: Both my sons are aiming to retire the right side of 60. Naturally I wasn't referring to the landed gentry. Anyone unable to afford regular contributions to a private pension is fucked. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpetmonster Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 1 minute ago, Granny Danger said: Both my sons are aiming to retire the right side of 60. Me too, but I'm also aiming to be the starting power forward for the Miami Heat which seems unlikely at 44YO and 5'10. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFTD Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Just now, carpetmonster said: Me too, but I'm also aiming to be the starting power forward for the Miami Heat which seems unlikely at 44YO and 5'10. Still think I could do a job for Steve Clarke, despite my aching knees and cavernous middle-aged belly button. Leave me with my dreams. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, BTFD said: Naturally I wasn't referring to the landed gentry. Anyone unable to afford regular contributions to a private pension is fucked. I’d appreciate if you could be a bit more deferential in your replies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpetmonster Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 1 minute ago, BTFD said: Still think I could do a job for Steve Clarke, despite my aching knees and cavernous middle-aged belly button. Leave me with my dreams. Maybe that job could be tickling him from behind, so he smiles in a presser the odd time? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagane Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 5 hours ago, The DA said: Thought I'd let you know that, as of 2pm, I am retired. 41 years work post-uni and it hasn't really sunk in yet that I can forget all my passwords, leave my phone switched off at night and do whatever I like(*). * subject to permission from the wife. Enjoy, you've earned it .canny wait till my turn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig fae the Vale Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 11 minutes ago, carpetmonster said: Me too, but I'm also aiming to be the starting power forward for the Miami Heat which seems unlikely at 44YO and 5'10. Might get a shot as a point guard for Detroit. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFTD Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 On a more cheerful note, a thread on people's plans for retirement might be a pleasant read. Maybe folk could even make some suggestions for the codgers who are struggling with their newfound free time (which seems to be a genuinely sad phenomena). 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpetmonster Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 1 minute ago, Craig fae the Vale said: Might get a shot as a point guard for Detroit. When I said I was 5'10 I thought that would imply that I had legs and would therefore probably get that job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The DA Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 1 minute ago, BTFD said: On a more cheerful note, a thread on people's plans for retirement might be a pleasant read. Maybe folk could even make some suggestions for the codgers who are struggling with their newfound free time (which seems to be a genuinely sad phenomena). I'm taking a month out to do f**k-all other than whatever fancy takes me at 9 am each day. After that, I might get serious. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpetmonster Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Just now, BTFD said: On a more cheerful note, a thread on people's plans for retirement might be a pleasant read. Maybe folk could even make some suggestions for the codgers who are struggling with their newfound free time (which seems to be a genuinely sad phenomena). My old boy has dedicated his to hypocrisy. Before he retired his pet hate was (for whatever reason) old folks with bus passes - 'takes them fucking forever to get on and off the b*****d thing...half of them don't need it, they should means test it....'. Now he's got one and you'll phone him and ask him what he did that day - 'oh, me and Alan went to Edinburgh. Just for a pint. Got the bus through'. He lives in Ayrshire. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The DA Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Just now, carpetmonster said: My old boy has dedicated his to hypocrisy. Before he retired his pet hate was (for whatever reason) old folks with bus passes - 'takes them fucking forever to get on and off the b*****d thing...half of them don't need it, they should means test it....'. Now he's got one and you'll phone him and ask him what he did that day - 'oh, me and Alan went to Edinburgh. Just for a pint. Got the bus through'. He lives in Ayrshire. Wife and I have tomorrow penciled in for mugshots for our bus passes. Go places, have a drink with lunch and not worry about designated drivers? Result! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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