At what age did you retire?

Discussion in 'Trapshooting Forum - Americantrapshooter.com' started by Elsie, Jan 31, 2018.

  1. Elsie

    Elsie Mega Poster

    Just wondering what age you retired if you are retired? I'm 62.6 and thinking about it since things aren't going well at work. I know I'm an old man but still think hanging it up at this age might be too early. Thinking maybe get a job at a big box retailer part time like HD or Lowes to earn enough money for trap targets. Your input.
     
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  2. SmellyDog

    SmellyDog Active Member

    Haven't retired yet. I was able at 55 to start drawing my Union Carpenter pension. Just turned 58 a couple months ago and still working every day. If the knees and hips hold out I'll stick it out till I'm 62. Then I'll slow down a bit.
    Still like getting up early and going to work. Lots of young ones coming into the trade that need mentoring.
     
  3. paracongo308

    paracongo308 Member Founding Member

    Bailed out a 55.
     
  4. MTA Tom

    MTA Tom Member Founding Member

  5. oleolliedawg

    oleolliedawg Mega Poster Founding Member

    49.5 from Beth Steel.
     
  6. ljutic329

    ljutic329 Mega Poster Founding Member

  7. grizquad

    grizquad Well-Known Member Founding Member

    Retired at 62 and DO NOT miss working outside in all weather, climbing on big trucks, or driving to work everyday. I worked the numbers on SS and you are essentially betting with the government, If you make it beyond 80, they win you end up with a little less money. I don't know how I managed to get all my stuff done while I had to work, during nice weather, I stay busy doing stuff I enjoy!
     
  8. History Seeker

    History Seeker A NoBody Founding Member Official Historian

    60

    Wife moved to take care of her elderly father while I continued to work for 3 more years.

    I walked into the office one day and requested that I be let go to see my wife...3 months later they finally let me go and I never looked back.

    BE SURE you have a plan to do something...The first 3 years after things didn't work out for me getting a PT job, and I got sort of bored...

    Then I began buying up old, small outboard motors and repairing them and selling them to fishermen. Didn't make a lot of money, but had a lot of happy young kids and old men constantly looking for me to repair their oldies...

    We have since moved to Florida with so much to do I don't need to actually find things any more.
     
  9. Roger Coveleskie

    Roger Coveleskie State HOF Founding Member Member State Hall of Fame

    Retire as soon as you are able. Life is very unstable, that is why I never buy green bananas, and I also eat my dessert first.. Roger C
     
  10. dr.longshot

    dr.longshot Grudge Match Champion Founding Member Forum Leader Grudge Match Champion

    62 14 years ago

    GB...........................DLS
     
  11. Ken Cerney

    Ken Cerney HOF Muscoda Gun Club Past Wisconsin Director Founding Member HOF Muscoda Gun Club

    Retired as an electrician at 62.Then went back to school and got certified as a Fire Inspector and Investigator. That was 7 years ago. I currently do inspections in 7 communities.
     
  12. Elsie

    Elsie Mega Poster

    Looks like a lot of guys clocked out early.. What did you guys do for health insurance?
     
  13. Ken Cerney

    Ken Cerney HOF Muscoda Gun Club Past Wisconsin Director Founding Member HOF Muscoda Gun Club

    I had only 3 years to stay healthy then Medicare.
     
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  14. T Shot

    T Shot Mega Poster

    Left at 64. Kept my wife working for the insurance & spending money!
     
  15. oleolliedawg

    oleolliedawg Mega Poster Founding Member

    Married a much younger wife with health insurance for both of us. Lucky I guess.
     
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  16. THEUNLOADER

    THEUNLOADER Mega Poster Founding Member

    I thought I retired at 57, but now I have a full time "HOBBY"---Making THE UNLOADER
    Shell Cutters and Barrel Gauges !!!---Also keeping the Post Office busy---Sending them all over the world !!!-------THANK'S to everyone that keeps me out of the WhorXhouses and Bars in Montana !!!!
     
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  17. grizquad

    grizquad Well-Known Member Founding Member

    Had a good union plan to continue health insurance to medicare.
     
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  18. Jeff Webb

    Jeff Webb Member

    Retired at 62.5 Best thing I ever did for myself.
     
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  19. paracongo308

    paracongo308 Member Founding Member

    Full healthcare coverage for myself & wife from retirement for life UAW.
     
  20. TF1

    TF1 Active Member Founding Member

    59 yrs 10 mos. due to health. Enjoyed working but it took its toll. Have enjoyed retirement too. Don't think it's nearly as stressful and recommend it for everyone as soon as possible.
     
  21. bpd20

    bpd20 Well-Known Member Founding Member

    54 the first time. 67 the last time. Won't be a third.
     
  22. History Seeker

    History Seeker A NoBody Founding Member Official Historian

    Paid for health insurance out of savings for 5 years...

    BC & BS over $800.00/mo for the two of us.

    A little rough, but as soon as we could get social security that relieved the money issues somewhat.

    Would do it over again in a heart beat.
     
  23. I just retired at 64. Sold by business and do not miss it. The wife is still working for a few more years.
     
  24. Boxo53

    Boxo53 New Member

    I'm at 64.5 and still working. Fortunately my work is still going pretty well ( most days).
    I'm aiming at June '09 ( 66 birthday) but might stretch another year if all is going OK.
    I should figure out a part time gig Post retirement to help with the target and shells budget..
     
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  25. Smokepole

    Smokepole Member

    I retired 28 years ago yesterday,after working 39.5 yrs for an electrical utility.I was 59.5 at the time.I have never regretted
    that decision.Although there has been some health problems I still enjoy all the shotgun shooting sports,and participate
    on a regular basis.
     
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  26. DoubleG

    DoubleG Active Member

    Retired at age 63, been retired for 8 years. Don't miss work. Some days I think may have to go back so I have some rest time!! With fishing, shooting, grandkids, and some travel time goes by fast.
     
  27. Michael McGee

    Michael McGee Mega Poster Founding Member

    I retired at age 54, my job was interfering with my hobby! After retirement, I worked part time for a friend in his machine shop doing work connected with my hobby of dragracing. In 2008 at the age of 62, I switched back to my old pastime of trapshooting. I have never regretted retiring early, you only go around once!
     
  28. PETETGUN99

    PETETGUN99 Active Member

    58, bricklayer since i was 17 ,now 74 and loveing every day since retired
     
  29. Elsie

    Elsie Mega Poster

    Petetgun99, I got a brother who is 68 years old and he still lays brick, block, stone every day weather permitting.

    I wish I could get him to kick back and start enjoying life a little more..
     
  30. PETETGUN99

    PETETGUN99 Active Member

    Elsie,the trade is so hard on a person there is little left to do after a days work but rest.
     
  31. alex thomas

    alex thomas New Member

    Retired at 55 and was glad that I did--
     
  32. Lucky Dog

    Lucky Dog New Member

    Took early retirement package at 53. Spend time shooting, hunting, working the acreage, helping parents and grandkids, officiating HS and college sports. Plenty to do!

    Walked out the door, never looked back, and never regretted it...
     
  33. ljutic329

    ljutic329 Mega Poster Founding Member

    66
     
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  34. Tim Shaffer

    Tim Shaffer Active Member

    "Semi Retired" at 62 and 1 minute. Still making holsters, trap leather , kept my FFL and doing CCW Classes for add'l income. Wife has my health insurance and will at least until Medicare kicks in. All works out in the end.
     
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  35. Garry

    Garry Mega Poster

    Retired at the age of 57 in 2003 and haven't worked a day since.
     
  36. rrisum

    rrisum Mega Poster

    65 to may wife's over the years to do it earlier !
     
  37. dr.longshot

    dr.longshot Grudge Match Champion Founding Member Forum Leader Grudge Match Champion

    I retired at 62 from my Refrig, & HVAC business, then became a State Certified Building Inspector, and then a Home Builder, Building Contractor, I built my last 2 homes, plus built homes for others using my Contractors whom I had confidence in.

    GB....................................DLS
     
  38. Geterdun

    Geterdun Active Member

    2 weeks before my 55th Birthday this past November.........Loving it!!!!!!
     
  39. Ret9414

    Ret9414 Member

    I retired 4 years ago at 43. 21 years in the military was enough for me.
     
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  40. trapshooter5

    trapshooter5 Mega Poster

    66.
    As soon as I could go on full Social Security and Medicare. At that age,I was no longer penalized for income as I will probable do some part-time work and have investment income.
    The alarm clock has been unplugged for five months and I'm enjoying life!
    Seems that health insurance plays a big part in peoples plans....
    Paul in Virginia
     
  41. PETETGUN99

    PETETGUN99 Active Member

    Im 74,.. spent all of my life in the building trades,retired with a great union pension in my early 60's.What so hard to believe is the trades are asking the retires to come back to work,and still receive your pension and ss , This is to help fill the void of workers in the trades .Seems young people are adverse to working with there hands,pity.
     
  42. PETETGUN99

    PETETGUN99 Active Member

    My mistake ,retired in 98.
     
  43. Flyersarebest

    Flyersarebest Moderator Founding Member Forum Leader

    THANK YOU SIR for all those years.
     
  44. Gerald

    Gerald Mega Poster Founding Member

    65. Wanted to go as close to 70 I could but got hit with a Medical condition that forced me to quit.
    Cant say that I have enjoyed it.

    Regards.....Gerald
     
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  45. Dom

    Dom New Member

  46. ric1911a1

    ric1911a1 Active Member

    47, 65.
     
  47. vanguard2015

    vanguard2015 Member Founding Member

    Company offered a buyout at age 55 and I took it. Really glad I did.
     
  48. BAMA

    BAMA Mega Poster

    54 & 11 months. Best thing I ever did.