bookkeeper
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Post by bookkeeper on Apr 7, 2014 7:42:16 GMT -5
Some people have been asking advice of my DH lately since he is scheduled to retire. A few people want to know how he can retire at 55, but not that many have asked. I suspect they already know the answer.
The answer is simple. Work a good job for 31 years, save some money, drive a 10 year old car. Staying married to your first wife and having only two children who have both contributed to their college educations has made a big difference too.
A few things to add: - don't get downsized from your 31 year job - don't get sick and don't experience serious illness of spouse or children - don't get in a major car accident and be left disabled - don't have spouse divorce you against your wishes We have moved 3 times to keep the 31 year job, the last time fleeing management that bordered on criminal. I risked my job many times to care for my sick children and my father with cancer. I was in a major car accident and have permanent neck and shoulder injuries. My DH did ask to divorce me about 15 years ago. We worked it out, I am sorry your spouse went the other way.
Some things we have control over in life, some we don't.
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skubikky
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Post by skubikky on Apr 7, 2014 8:05:42 GMT -5
A few things to add: - don't get downsized from your 31 year job - don't get sick and don't experience serious illness of spouse or children - don't get in a major car accident and be left disabled - don't have spouse divorce you against your wishes We have moved 3 times to keep the 31 year job, the last time fleeing management that bordered on criminal. I risked my job many times to care for my sick children and my father with cancer. I was in a major car accident and have permanent neck and shoulder injuries. My DH did ask to divorce me about 15 years ago. We worked it out, I am sorry your spouse went the other way.
No, wrong answer.....been married for almost 30 years to DH.
None of the points refer to my experience.
I was just noting those things that are, as you've said below out of the control of conscious choices.
Some things we have control over in life, some we don't. That was my point....
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