Originally Posted by
camelgd
Rapid,
It is not as easy as you might want to retire. I just turned 66, eligible for full government benefits, but too many people are begging me not to. I cut back on what I do about three years ago, to just auto and safe work, and my gross increased double digits. Also,how do you just lay down tools that have cost you thousands, or sell for a small part of what they are worth? Not easy to contemplate. In my mind, retirement is cutting back to a level that you can handle, an doing only those jobs that interest you and keep your mind sharp.
I still contemplate new equipment with an eye down the road for 5 to 10 years. That may seem insane to some, but I don't know how to stop by coming to an abrupt halt, but I do know I can gradually slow down. The next step will probably be passing on the heavier safe jobs, I lean more to easier drill and manipulate safe jobs even now.
Maybe in 5 years or so my attitude will change about retirement,especially if my health declines,we'll see what happens. Until then, I'll stay in the trade as best I can....
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