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TNNurse

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11. I retired 3 years ago.

Reply to Freddie (Original post)

Mon Nov 26, 2018, 07:35 AM

Nov 2018

It has been a wonderful decision. I did not take on a big job of being a caregiver for 3 grandchildren but I imagine it will be greatly rewarding.
You are giving your daughter a wonderful gift.

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Thoughts on retiring - update! [View all] Freddie Nov 2018 OP

My advice to anyone Sherman A1 Nov 2018 #1

First of all, I hereby give you permission whathehell Nov 2018 #2

Absolutely! Do it! Croney Nov 2018 #3

Do it vlyons Nov 2018 #4

My husband is 8 years older than me iwillalwayswonderwhy Nov 2018 #5

I agree duforsure Nov 2018 #6

Freddie, I have been retired 3 years come February. TexasProgresive Nov 2018 #7

Enjoy those Grand kids Soxfan58 Nov 2018 #8

Of your gut says yes snowybirdie Nov 2018 #9

If you have some doubts maybe talk to a financial advisor first and think over what they say mart48 Nov 2018 #10

I retired 3 years ago. TNNurse Nov 2018 #11

Enjoy your grandkids.. I'm jealous.. mountain grammy Nov 2018 #12

The last paragraph says it all. Do it. 3Hotdogs Nov 2018 #13

My understanding marked50 Nov 2018 #16

I heard that option had changed. That's why I said to check with S.S. before trying to do it. 3Hotdogs Nov 2018 #17

You're doing the right thing! DFW Nov 2018 #14

I went at 63, in Pa. watoos Nov 2018 #15

My parents were retired teachers Freddie Nov 2018 #21

Go for it. LiberalBrooke Nov 2018 #18

Only you know if retiring is right Raven123 Nov 2018 #19

I only told my boss I'd give her plenty of notice Freddie Nov 2018 #22

Gotcha. Raven123 Nov 2018 #25

Go for it. I retired at 59 and haven't regretted it for a minute. I miss seeing my friends at catbyte Nov 2018 #20

I retired last June and have never looked back. mglamb Nov 2018 #23

Well, since you asked... zaj Nov 2018 #24

I am not opposed to daycare at all Freddie Nov 2018 #26

If you can... and you want... zaj Nov 2018 #27

Retire H2O Man Nov 2018 #28

I retired at 70. Just went back to work at 72. wasupaloopa Nov 2018 #29

Being with your grandchildren is the best work WhiteTara Nov 2018 #30

I do payroll Freddie Nov 2018 #31

Yes, you could not leave them now WhiteTara Nov 2018 #33

I retired on my very first day of eligibility Siwsan Nov 2018 #32

Family first mitch96 Nov 2018 #34

Go for it! It sounds like you have a great plan. woodsprite Nov 2018 #35

Thank you so much for this thread. I'm ready to retire, but not ready to retire. AnotherMother4Peace Nov 2018 #36

It is scary, isn't it? Freddie Nov 2018 #37

Congratulations! You've taken the first step. Callalily Nov 2018 #38

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