Dr Gloom 22297 Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 Is 65 too old to do the travelling thing? Ideally I'd like to retire early and properly explore South America. Not sure it's going to happen. Will probably still be paying off a mortgage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15771 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 On 20/02/2013 at 09:13, Dr Gloom said: Is 65 too old to do the travelling thing? Ideally I'd like to retire early and properly explore South America. Not sure it's going to happen. Will probably still be paying off a mortgage My parents have just hit 65 and they've been to Georgia (the Caucasian one), Malaysia, Cuba, Jordan and god knows where else in the last few years. Bastids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 22124 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 On 20/02/2013 at 09:22, Meenzer said: My parents have just hit 65 and they've been to Georgia (the Caucasian one), Malaysia, Cuba, Jordan and god knows where else in the last few years. Bastids. Frittering away your inheritance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 11011 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 On 20/02/2013 at 09:13, Dr Gloom said: Is 65 too old to do the travelling thing? Ideally I'd like to retire early and properly explore South America. Not sure it's going to happen. Will probably still be paying off a mortgage My Mam and Dad are planning for their 40th wedding anniversary. Flying the family to Florida for a knees-up, then those two are getting on a cruise ship around the Caribbean, through Panama Canal (or flying) to California, up the west coast to Alaska for some whale watching. They'll both be over 65, but I guess that's not really "travelling". Mind it'll be a sickener if you're physically knackered by 65 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 7084 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I've done loads of travelling so not arsed about too much more. I can feel what my regrets would be already, they are all creative and require controlling my poor atten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 22297 Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/cb7cec06-249b-11e5-9c4e-a775d2b173ca.html#axzz3gQ29L3tE reading this piece in the FT on the UK office pressure to be seen to work long hours brought me back to the original article in this thread about working too hard being one of the main regrets of the dying. anyone ever thought about abandoning the rat race for a more simple life, growing vegetables or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35723 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 I've thought about it, aye. Gets more complicated as you get older and have more responsibilities and shit though. I don't have the problem of working hard to worry about mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJS 4431 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Thought about designing/installing home automation/AV systems but don't think that's far enough away from the rat race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Should get Cuba in before it gets Americanised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 22297 Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 what do you do alex? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Raconteur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35723 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 On 23/07/2015 at 10:50, Dr Gloom said: what do you do alex? IT shit. Too boring to discuss in any more detail tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35723 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 On 23/07/2015 at 10:51, Park Life said: Raconteur. That too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 46532 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 I fancy it, but I'm sure it has its own stressors. The trick is just to resist the pressures of office culture. If you establish a reputation for yourself as someone who won't have the piss taken out of them, then people soon start adjusting the demands they make on you/looking elsewhere. It's not about being difficult, you just need to be blessed to politely say no to stuff. Alright, you won't end up earning as much as someone who says yes to everything, but then you don't really deserve to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 22297 Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 there might be redundancies around the corner at my work so perhaps that time to start my own olive farm has arrived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 On 23/07/2015 at 11:17, Dr Gloom said: there might be redundancies around the corner at my work so perhaps that time to start my own olive farm has arrived. Nothing better than an olive farm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 22297 Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 vineyard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 On 23/07/2015 at 11:24, Dr Gloom said: vineyard? Too complicated and more expensive. You'll have to do studies and book learning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJS 4431 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 On 23/07/2015 at 11:13, Gemmill said: I fancy it, but I'm sure it has its own stressors. The trick is just to resist the pressures of office culture. If you establish a reputation for yourself as someone who won't have the piss taken out of them, then people soon start adjusting the demands they make on you/looking elsewhere. It's not about being difficult, you just need to be blessed to politely say no to stuff. Alright, you won't end up earning as much as someone who says yes to everything, but then you don't really deserve to. My strict policy of leaving at 5 unless serious shit is flying has certainly cost me career/bonus wise but I don't give a fuck - that many lost hours (compared to what sad cunts do) over a year aren't worth a couple of grand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 You only live once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 46532 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 On 23/07/2015 at 11:27, NJS said: My strict policy of leaving at 5 unless serious shit is flying has certainly cost me career/bonus wise but I don't give a fuck - that many lost hours (compared to what sad cunts do) over a year aren't worth a couple of grand. I'm exactly the same. In and out on time unless there is a major drama. I go home for lunch most days as well. My boss knows the crack - he can rely on me when the shit hits the fan, but when it isn't I'm not spending a minute longer than I need to at work. I work with people who will write really long emails during the day, take their computer home and then send that email at 8pm so it looks like they've worked late. I cannot be fucking arsed to play those games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35723 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Loved that jungle tune which sampled the "Life moves pretty fast..." bit off Ferris Bueller's Day Off. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcFp2_pCDco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 22297 Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 On 23/07/2015 at 11:26, Park Life said: Too complicated and more expensive. You'll have to do studies and book learning. you've given this some thought before haven't you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 22297 Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 On 23/07/2015 at 11:27, NJS said: My strict policy of leaving at 5 unless serious shit is flying has certainly cost me career/bonus wise but I don't give a fuck - that many lost hours (compared to what sad cunts do) over a year aren't worth a couple of grand. that's how i feel since having kids. i'm out of the door as soon as my hours are up, unless i'm on deadline and have to stay late to finish something. fuck staying late for no good reason other than to keep up appearances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 On 23/07/2015 at 11:37, Dr Gloom said: you've given this some thought before haven't you Olive growers get massive EU subsidies. You can just make up stuff and it's like money coming out the fax machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now