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Discussion in 'Fred's House of Pancakes' started by amm0bob, Mar 22, 2016.

  1. amm0bob

    amm0bob Permanently Junior...

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    I can retire now, if I didn't have these bills...

    And children that are always needing some coins to "get by".

    I found this chart on another forum I frequent:

    [​IMG]

    This is for working for the Fed... I don't work for the Fed, my BIL and Sis do.
     
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  2. ETC(SS)

    ETC(SS) The OTHER One Percenter.....

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    Somebody asked me just a few days ago what was going to do when I retire.

    I told them that I planned to go to my funeral. ;)

    Work is pretty fun.
    When it stops being fun.......I'll seek other work.
    Maybe teaching.....maybe something else. :)
     
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    Trollbait It's a D&D thing

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    Ummmm... CSRS is what MY BIL and Sister currently have. I believe you are talking about folks in the new system because they were hired after my sis was employed for 5-7 years. Clark has been in since the 70's... he doesn't want to retire yet, cause he's still able to work as a powerplant operator.
     
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    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    When I retired in 2002, the guys asked: Jimbo what are you going to do when retired? I said I am going to do just what I do now except I will not attend meetings.
     
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    i retired last fall. at 61, i'm a great putterer, and never lack for things to putter. i had to save for my retirement, and make my savings last until i can no longer putter.
     
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    Same for me. My job isn't physical, so failing health won't be a problem. And I love it. And I work for myself anyway, so I don't have a boss breathing down my neck. As I get older, I might work less, and I'll take more time off for long holidays, but I certainly wouldn't stop.

    My father-in-law is in his 80s. He has tried to retire three times, and failed all three times. I think work for him is like smoking for other people: he just can't give up. I think I'll be similar, except that I won't even try to retire.
     
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    It seems a bit weird to be retired, while my dad is still working in his 80s. Well, he is sort-of working, still running the farm/ranch as best he can despite sharply reduced mobility and strength. Much of the work, and nearly all the muscle, come from the kids (two of us now retired, plus a still-working one living nearby) and a hired hand.
     
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    And so it is with federal employees not under the old CSRS system. Just seemed like a good, non-judgemental place to share this info.
     
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    i wasn't judging anyone or thing, just reporting my life experience. not sure what the thread is for.
     
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    I think you get it... and thanks for your insightful comments Bra. [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
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    Trollbait It's a D&D thing

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    Just sharing info as a future note in case it comes up in other discussions myself.
     
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