Did you go back to work after retiring ?

[-JR-]

Been retired for two years . Summers have been great but winter sucks .I don't ice fish so not much to do .
I'm thinking about going back . How about you ,did you go back to work .

[elkhunter11]

Retired over 8 years, my former employer called for three years to get me to come back for shutdowns, but I declined.

[-JR-]

Originally Posted by elkhunter11

Retired over 8 years, my former employer called for three years to get me to come back for shutdowns, but I declined.

Can I ask what you do over the winter months to keep yourself busy ?

[Phil McCracken]

After I retired from my real job after 32 years, I worked oilfield security consulting for about 8 years...ended that about 6 years ago...

Now I have a hobby that I enjoy, look after the acreage, and all is good!...

[badbrass]

6 Years ago on Sept, 1st, 57 years old! Got to love it! 3 months in MEXICO!

[Trochu]

Plenty of seasonal jobs, most of the ones that come to mind are summer, but not all: paving crew, geotechnical, farm hand, bus driver...

Me, I'd get a hobby, or something to do in winter that may generate some income, like a pellet mill or something.

[elkhunter11]

Originally Posted by -JR-

Can I ask what you do over the winter months to keep yourself busy ?

Winter definitely is the slowest, but I still shoot skeet, run my dog, , load ammunition and move snow at the range. I wound down to 40 hour weeks before retirement, so I don't have to be busy full time.

[Twisted Canuck]

I retired 3 years ago, probably way too early but I was too beat up to continue. Sometimes I get a little bored. My son is yanking me out of retirement, he had a good idea for a side gig that we can do together from my garage. He has a full time day job, and will also be coaching hockey, so I will be looking after a lot of the day work. I won't say what, till we are up and running, but should be fun, maybe make a few bucks too.

[silver]

I started to take my pension a few years ago, because I dont want to chase work all over the countryside. I limit myself to an hours drive each way. There is a shutdown coming up at the Lloyd upgrader and I will be there with bells on. I can survive on my pension, this will put some gravy on the plate.

[Burrowing Owl]

Retired with pension at 60.
Now, I'm working harder than ever running my own business.
Haven't had a day off since ~~ and loving every moment.

[MyAlberta]

Retired 4 years ago to the island. Discovered a company last year that builds and converts vintage cars to electric. I’m in there like a dirty shirt, but with enough flexibility to take those fishing days. Back in Alberta during the winter, I’d be out cross country skiing. I miss that.

[Dewey Cox]

Don't have to go to work, but want to anyway.
I just don't understand some people.

[javlin101]

I guess I technically retired in April but still going strong and enjoying it.

[TBark]

I am retiring tomorrow, I’m on my last night shift.
Plan on hunting the next 10 to 12 weeks and we’ll see what happens in the new year, as there’s already been some invites from some of the new local projects for contractors, so I’ll see how much fun I have in the next four or five months.

TBark

[MountainTi]

Originally Posted by TBark

I am retiring tomorrow, I’m on my last night shift.
Plan on hunting the next 10 to 12 weeks and we’ll see what happens in the new year, as there’s already been some invites from some of the new local projects for contractors, so I’ll see how much fun I have in the next four or five months.

TBark

Congrats. Best night shift ever!!

[catnthehat]

Retired at 65, and still turn down full time and contract work.
My vision of building canoes and pulling boats will start this winter , I have two sets of forms ready to go .
I have absolutly no desire to go back into my trade as a contractor or for wages.
Cat

[catnthehat]

Originally Posted by TBark

I am retiring tomorrow, I’m on my last night shift.
Plan on hunting the next 10 to 12 weeks and we’ll see what happens in the new year, as there’s already been some invites from some of the new local projects for contractors, so I’ll see how much fun I have in the next four or five months.

TBark

Well done!
Cat

[badbrass]

Good for you!

Originally Posted by TBark

I am retiring tomorrow, I’m on my last night shift.
Plan on hunting the next 10 to 12 weeks and we’ll see what happens in the new year, as there’s already been some invites from some of the new local projects for contractors, so I’ll see how much fun I have in the next four or five months.

TBark

[calgarygringo]

Doesnt work for me. Drive my wife crazy as she still works from home. Need something to do so get the odd short contract work and part time other stuff. Done with the 50 hr weeks at this age.

[fordtruckin]

Can technically retire in about 9.5 years. Depending on how those years go I may hang it up or hang on a few more. Should something else come along after I’m eligible I have no problem moving on. If I retire when I had planned I’d be 57 but still planned on working some other gig for a few years just do something to keep me busy. Enjoy retirement all you who have earned it!!

[TBark]

Thanks guys much appreciated.
It’s been 39 years in the industry and I consider myself fortunate for sure,

Part of me thinks it might be irresponsible not bringing in more $ as the current contract is guaranteed until December, however it’s the time of the year to do my thang, and drawing a company pension and CPP, and a little bit stashed away, the wife and I will be all right.

TBark

[Smokinyotes]

I’ll probably have cows till the day I die. I couldn’t imagine getting up in the morning and having nothing to do.

[elkhunter11]

Originally Posted by TBark

I am retiring tomorrow, I’m on my last night shift.
Plan on hunting the next 10 to 12 weeks and we’ll see what happens in the new year, as there’s already been some invites from some of the new local projects for contractors, so I’ll see how much fun I have in the next four or five months.

TBark

Congrats, enjoy retirement, the hours are great, and management is easy to deal with.

[badbrass]

I like your thoughts! Good on you! Congratulations! Best to you!

Originally Posted by TBark

Thanks guys much appreciated.
It’s been 39 years in the industry and I consider myself fortunate for sure,

Part of me thinks it might be irresponsible not bringing in more $ as the current contract is guaranteed until December, however it’s the time of the year to do my thang, and drawing a company pension and CPP, and a little bit stashed away, the wife and I will be all right.

TBark

[CNP]

Retired for 8+years now. Worked a couple jobs since...seasonal employment...but not into it. Now I are a blacksmith/bladesmith/knifemaker

[3blade]

Originally Posted by Dewey Cox

Don't have to go to work, but want to anyway.
I just don't understand some people.

Same here. I could tie flies, reload, trap, shoot, cook, workout, and fix old trucks every winter till judgement day and never be bored for a second.

But in all seriousness, often the work/life balance is so skewed for so long, a guy loses those other parts of life that were fulfilling. I have learned to keep work strictly in the work box, it gets its allotted hours and not a second more. We only get to go around one time. No one died saying they wish they worked more.

In short, find a hobby and dig into it.

[Au revoir, Gopher]

Originally Posted by Twisted Canuck

I retired 3 years ago, probably way too early but I was too beat up to continue. Sometimes I get a little bored. My son is yanking me out of retirement, he had a good idea for a side gig that we can do together from my garage. He has a full time day job, and will also be coaching hockey, so I will be looking after a lot of the day work. I won't say what, till we are up and running, but should be fun, maybe make a few bucks too.

So he found some cheap labour to do the heavy lifting... smart kid

I'm a clever one, I decided for retirement I should take up farming gawd I love being back in the country!

ARG

[gordfishing]

Retired Jan1, 2023. Find it a little boring, trying to figure it out
70 days in Mexico last January, planning 100 plus days in Mexico this year.
I worked very hard at a small landscape business, even enjoyed shovelling snow for 10 hours [ just like going to the gym] but at 68 had to look after my assets so sold the company .
I'm sure I'll figure it out but if you can keep busy, I recommend it

[58thecat]

Originally Posted by -JR-

Been retired for two years . Summers have been great but winter sucks .I don't ice fish so not much to do .
I'm thinking about going back . How about you ,did you go back to work .

Yeah because I retired at 50 first too early and went stir crazy, picked up a gig for four more years but made the mistake of it having subordinates, many, emails, meetings, too many people in the office etc and yup just a poop show overall so packed it in for good.
Retiring is about balance, pace yourself, nothing is a must but rather a yup I can fit that in on my schedule
Pick away at a hobby etc but I know if I was to pick up a gig again for whatever reason it would be seasonal type part time like snow removal or grass cutting.
No one to worry about, no computers etc just me and the equipment and of course being outdoors.
Good luck.

[58thecat]

Originally Posted by TBark

I am retiring tomorrow, I’m on my last night shift.
Plan on hunting the next 10 to 12 weeks and we’ll see what happens in the new year, as there’s already been some invites from some of the new local projects for contractors, so I’ll see how much fun I have in the next four or five months.

TBark

Well deserved, enjoy!