My first visit...I've read a few of the retirement comments and wonder if we're not the first generation of women, as a large work force of women (with honor to the women who worked in the 40's and 50's) who is facing this issue as a group. Most women of my mother's generation worked out of necessity and didn't have the choices of careers that we have had. Now we're trying to use rules that have been applied to men about when to stop working and what we'll do. I think women have such diverse interests, needs and wants that all we really miss is opportunity. I'm a working physician and can't decide when to retire. But I do think I can keep myself busy with some of the fun stuff I missed schooling and working and parenting and "wifing" all these years. Anyone out there agree or disagree?? We all need feedback in this uncharted land.

I agree that we are the largest generation to face this issue as a group. Absolutely! And of course we'll do it differently than men.

I think you can keep yourself busy with the fun stuff as long as you feel your life has meaning, purpose. Some boomers are choosing to volunteer. That might be an option for you. Maybe an occasional mission trip where you use your skills? Or maybe volunteering occasionally at a local clinic. I believe boomers are giving back and will continue to do so in larger numbers as we conitnue to age.

My GYN is doing the occasional mission trip. She retired earlier than anticipated due to the high rising cost of malpractice insurance.

tbmd, don't mind my manners. Sorry. Welcome!

Welcome tbmd!
If I could retire, I would. Problem is; I have too many wishes financially…so I suppose that is still important enough to me to have to continue my work. I do find myself procrastinating more often. I suppose that is hard for you to do in your profession, but since I’m my own boss…I can cheat on me, and even fire and rehire myself daily. lol
My actions and thoughts tell me I’m ready to retire. I have so many other interests that I love to pursue. Hopefully in three years, 63, I am able to.

Welcome TBMD,
Well I actually retired at 66 and started taking my Social Security, but then realized I could take SS and still continue earning a paycheck with no penalty. I started my own little business and now three years later, I can work pretty much when I want to but have a rather large successful business to keep up with. I guess we never really know. Also, unless married, I believe we women need to work longer to support ourselves, I too like to eat etc.!

I'd rather set my hair on fire, drink bleach and lick all of the bathrooms in central station with my tongue than stay in the job I am in (University-Department of Mathematics and Statistics)....so.....I will quit this job in 2-3 years and become a gypsy....actually I will continue to go to school, dance, sing, write, bask in the glow of having my memoir and poetry book published (thank you Chatty), and tease as many people as possible.

That is my story, and I am stickin' to it! Subject to change without notice, LOL, LOL

Yes, but do you hate your job Alice? lol lol...
(I love your lol lol's)

Most probably, I will be retiring 10 years from now. I'll see to it that I will be there will be changes with my life - have my own business and be able to travel as much as I want. I want to enjoy the fruits of my work and be free.

Anne

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Welcome aboard! I hope to get to know you through your posts.

Do you mean that you will have your own business while in your retirement? Or will your own business allow for that retirement?

Just now seeing this thread. You ladies crack me up!!
But it is all good, of course.
As for us, Greg is retired and I do some part-time gigs
here and there, but that will dwindle further as time
marches on.
I plan to do a whole lot of volunteering.

Cindy

So many of the ladies here are planning their retirement.
Am I in the minority of those by being retired ?
60 is the usual time here in UK to step back..although a set time of 65 is ahead for later born boomers.

Or are most of the posters younger than me..(born in 1946) and still on the cusp of retiring.