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Replied by Goldbug on topic Will you retire ?

I don't think I will retire. I like creating things too much, whether that's a business or a craft, and it makes sense to keep the money coming in as long as possible. One health emergency can take an awful lot of funds, even with insurance.
7 years 6 days ago #25
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Replied by MikeJ on topic Will you retire ?

What IDE do you use for working with Python? I've made the decision to pursue learning Python and probably the AngularJS framework this year and I'm looking at PyCharm.
7 years 3 months ago #26
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Replied by MidSouthGal on topic Will you retire ?

Hi MikeJ,

I wanted to find a language that was easy to learn. After research, I found that a lot of colleges actually offer Python as the first language of choice. You can begin coding from the first day, but it it still teaches you basic concepts like loops and procedures. You're not bogged down by a static language. There are also so many free resources to learn Python. The first one that I used was Learn Python the Hard Way. But there's helloworld, codecadamy and coursera that offer free courses. I'm actually so glad that I started with Python because I got the best of both worlds.
7 years 3 months ago #27
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Replied by MikeJ on topic Will you retire ?

Hi Midsouthgal,

I'm curious about your learning Python. Did you have experience with other scripting languages (HTML/JavaScript) before committing yourself to learning it? All of my hardcore coder friends always use compiled languages like C++/C# as the "golden standards" but with my HTML background, I've been looking more and more into a high-level scripting language like Python.
7 years 4 months ago #28
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Replied by FrugalFran on topic Will you retire ?

MidSouthGal wrote: I think I will always work in some kind of capacity. My mind is always ticking and I'm always trying to learn a new skill. This year I learned Python, and I'm looking to do C++ next year, just for fun. I'm trying to build skills so that I will never be dependent on someone else deciding how much my daily work is worth.

I love the reply about keeping your body in shape. That is so true. If you invest in your health, you will reap the benefits. This is the first year where I have let my exercise and diet regimen slip. I need to pick up on that again.


You've brought up a good point about learning new things that stay consistent with the times. I think my generation is conditioned to think of jobs like Walmart greeter or Home Depot specialist when we think of companies who hire "retired" folks, but it will probably become a lot easier (and more profitable) to continue working 20 years from now if we have skills that are technologically marketable.
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Replied by MidSouthGal on topic Will you retire ?

I think I will always work in some kind of capacity. My mind is always ticking and I'm always trying to learn a new skill. This year I learned Python, and I'm looking to do C++ next year, just for fun. I'm trying to build skills so that I will never be dependent on someone else deciding how much my daily work is worth.

I love the reply about keeping your body in shape. That is so true. If you invest in your health, you will reap the benefits. This is the first year where I have let my exercise and diet regimen slip. I need to pick up on that again.
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Replied by FrankN on topic Will you retire ?

Good luck and glad you are giving yourself a long time to study and research before entering into that.
7 years 4 months ago #31
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Replied by Moneyes on topic Will you retire ?

I plan on being able to do this in about 10 years. I'm going to spend the next 2 years or so really studying different investment options and going that route.
7 years 4 months ago #32
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Replied by FrankN on topic Will you retire ?

I am sorry to hear that, and I hope you find a way to begin saving for retirement. That is also a great lesson to teach your children as well.
7 years 5 months ago #33
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Replied by amieestahl on topic Will you retire ?

I made the mistake of spending years as a housewife. Now divorced, I can't see retirement being an option for me. I am definitely raising my children to be independent as adults!
7 years 6 months ago #34
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Replied by FrankN on topic Will you retire ?

Thats not a bad idea at all. I would recommend trying it out before you go into retirement, just to make sure you understand everything that goes into it. It would be a good idea while you are still working to make sure you have a backup plan in case it did not work out.
7 years 9 months ago #35
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Replied by Curry on topic Will you retire ?

My retirement plans consist of me being a landlord. I know that sounds crazy, but I have a plan: Just enough units/houses so I can live comfortably and enough money to pay a property maintenance company to do the upkeep.
7 years 10 months ago #36
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Replied by smcc811 on topic Will you retire ?

That is the problem when you work into your 60's , your probably making a reasonably good salary ( based on your profession ) and what is the largest expense of any company , labor . I have seen people retiring at my company with 20 - 35 years put in and I work with people who are in their middle to late 60's who continue to work. Thing is the company is hiring younger people to replace the retiring and at a cheaper rate but the thing is the company is hedging their bet that these young people will stay . Problem is that IT constantly evolves and what is current today will be antiquated in a few years. Hopefully for all that want to continue to work late in life their employer will give them that option ....
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Replied by FrankN on topic Will you retire ?

I also hope I am able and willing to work into my 60s. But I agree you need to be healthy and provide value ad or people will lay you off.
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Replied by smcc811 on topic Will you retire ?

Been a LONG time Wanderer , hope you are well . Your response was spot on , I do Software development so the physical strain in non existent but mentally you have to be sharp. I have always felt that the moment you stop challenging yourself mentally is the moment the brain slips into " cruise control " for a lack of better words .

One thing I have kept up from my younger days is to stay in shape , in the gym 5 days a week and its been a godsend . While all of us have tried our best to save for retirement we have left our health on the back burner and now it has come back to haunt many of us. I fully understand your point of the body aging , but exercise has slowed down that process for me to the point that I HOPE it will not be a critical factor as I get older as keeping mentally sharp .

I see a lot of people that will be working well into their 60's Wanderer , still saving money , try to stave off being laid off or forced into retirement and doing all they can to slow down the aging process and enjoy life as much as possible
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