Grumblenuts
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I retired unofficially in 2011 because my back and legs were already shot and rapidly getting worse. I was making good money as a local Teamster truckdriver, so I decided to protect my S.S. potential by never working for the man ever again. Tried working indoors like a civilized being many times. Could never stand it for long. Too many exposing their intrinsic assholishness, up close and personal, daily. Yes, getting out, meeting new people, or just briefly getting reacquainted with many.. that I do miss.
Now that I'm officially retired, the only change is that I'm actually generating a guaranteed steady income from my savings. Way more than I've ever been paid before.. even by myself. And I still won't collect S.S. for another year and a half. Kids are all out of the house again, thank goodness. I still do the same stuff. Slow and steady. Nothin' comes easy. If it ain't one thing it's another. Always a fly in the ointment. Something always in need of repair or an upgrade.. Tons of old junk to dispose of.. And.. we're fixing up a bus to eventually live in! All is good. No regrets.
Now that I'm officially retired, the only change is that I'm actually generating a guaranteed steady income from my savings. Way more than I've ever been paid before.. even by myself. And I still won't collect S.S. for another year and a half. Kids are all out of the house again, thank goodness. I still do the same stuff. Slow and steady. Nothin' comes easy. If it ain't one thing it's another. Always a fly in the ointment. Something always in need of repair or an upgrade.. Tons of old junk to dispose of.. And.. we're fixing up a bus to eventually live in! All is good. No regrets.