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TNNurse

(6,911 posts)
11. I retired 3 years ago.
Mon Nov 26, 2018, 08:35 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.

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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