Time for a Life change

Jeff-Groves · 04-10-22, 10:31 AM

I've spent more years then I care to count travelling the U.S.A. as a Flooring Professional.
This weekend, I decided after months of hard thought, it was time to step away.
So I'm filing for Social Security and retiring. Well, semi-retiring. I'll be seeking a part time job and hope to find one that I can share what I know about my Profession.
I'll also get to stay at home. I've spent many years away from my Wife and home. I don't want to be away from home and Nancy any longer.

So. A new phase in my Life begins. I can't explain the weight that seems to have been lifted off of me. And the excitement of doing something different seems to have given me a new energy.

u crank · 04-10-22, 11:00 AM

Hope you enjoy this new life Jeff. Retirement is great although I do help out others with my construction skills. For free of course.

All the best.

Commander Wallace · 04-10-22, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by u crank

Hope you enjoy this new life Jeff. Retirement is great although I do help out others with my construction skills. For free of course.

All the best.

Free sounds good to me Marcel. You're hired.I always say, if it's free, it's for me.

I have some great construction projects here for you.

All the best as you retire, Jeff. You will have more time with Nancy and more time here to Subsim to keep Vinnie in Check.

Maybe you can pick up another motorcycle and you and Nancy can ride together again and make it to some events.

Stay safe and Congratulations.

Jimbuna · 04-10-22, 11:18 AM

Good luck with that Jeff and I hope the plans include retirement for Nancy Lady too (should that be her wish of course).

On a personal note and having discussed it with Neal and Steve over the years, my retirement at 52 years of age was bordering close to disaster due to an
absence of not having taken boredom onboard as a possible consequence.

Circumstances have much improved over the years so now I'm awaiting my government state pension a year come July.

Only one tip/piece of advice from me....GET A HOBBY OR SOMETHING TO WILE AWAY YOUR TIME.

Trust me, money in whatever quantity or value is not the be all and end all I thought it was going to be.

Jeff-Groves · 04-10-22, 11:19 AM

I may just get into doing flooring installations for Lowe's as a Subcontractor.
That would allow me to use my skills, only accept the jobs I want, and stay home!
Also looking into being a Consultant for flooring. I was involved in Multi-Million dollar installs over that last 5 years or so.

On the hobby side? Well I have MANY unfinished projects for the SH series!
And My Air Guns need work!

Our home was paid off several years back and I did buy all new appliances in the last couple years so we owe no one a single penny!

Jimbuna · 04-10-22, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff-Groves

Our home was paid off several years back and I did buy all new appliances in the last couple years so we owe no one a single penny!

Wise move mate. First thing I did in 2010 was pay of the house mortgage.

The kids are overjoyed they'll be able to redeem 100% of its value when we pop our clogs

Jeff-Groves · 04-10-22, 11:43 AM

Word is spreading that I left my position. Already getting offers from some of the Companies that I did do work for. So it's going to get exciting as the new week rolls in!

Buddahaid · 04-10-22, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff-Groves

I may just get into doing flooring installations for Lowe's as a Subcontractor.
That would allow me to use my skills, only accept the jobs I want, and stay home!
Also looking into being a Consultant for flooring. I was involved in Multi-Million dollar installs over that last 5 years or so.

On the hobby side? Well I have MANY unfinished projects for the SH series!
And My Air Guns need work!

Our home was paid off several years back and I did buy all new appliances in the last couple years so we owe no one a single penny!

I'm in a similar position. I owe nothing but taxes and own my house but I'm still on the fence about when. Only three months until full retirement age....

Eichhörnchen · 04-10-22, 05:09 PM

I 'retired' last year and since then I've had hardly any time to do a bloody thing for myself

John Pancoast · 04-13-22, 02:31 AM

Congratulations Jeff ! I have ZERO regrets about retiring four years ago at 58. Wife also retired and feels the same way.
Life is to short.

Jeff-Groves · 04-22-22, 05:29 PM

1st retirement project finished in about 2 hours.
It's used pallets, reclaimed fold up brackets and screws.
Side table is in it's down position.

The white metal framing you can see is the frame from an old 10 x 10 shelter I'm modifing for a tarped roof over the area.
I'll stain and seal all the wood later.

Platapus · 04-22-22, 06:44 PM

I tell people that my funeral will have to be in the afternoon as I will be working that morning.

I am envious of those who can retire.

les green01 · 04-22-22, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff-Groves

1st retirement project finished in about 2 hours.
It's used pallets, reclaimed fold up brackets and screws.
Side table is in it's down position.

The white metal framing you can see is the frame from an old 10 x 10 shelter I'm modifing for a tarped roof over the area.
I'll stain and seal all the wood later.

looking good the job i got now i work 40 minutes in the morning a hour in the afternoon get pay for 5 hours

04-10-22, 10:31 AM	#1
Jeff-Groves GLOBAL MODDING TERRORIST Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 5,651 Downloads: 137 Uploads: 0	Time for a Life change I've spent more years then I care to count travelling the U.S.A. as a Flooring Professional. This weekend, I decided after months of hard thought, it was time to step away. So I'm filing for Social Security and retiring. Well, semi-retiring. I'll be seeking a part time job and hope to find one that I can share what I know about my Profession. I'll also get to stay at home. I've spent many years away from my Wife and home. I don't want to be away from home and Nancy any longer. So. A new phase in my Life begins. I can't explain the weight that seems to have been lifted off of me. And the excitement of doing something different seems to have given me a new energy.

04-10-22, 11:00 AM	#2
u crank Old enough to know better Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Prince Edward Island Posts: 11,745 Downloads: 136 Uploads: 0	Hope you enjoy this new life Jeff. Retirement is great although I do help out others with my construction skills. For free of course. All the best. __________________ “Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.” ― Arthur C. Clarke

04-10-22, 11:18 AM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,539 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Good luck with that Jeff and I hope the plans include retirement for Nancy Lady too (should that be her wish of course). On a personal note and having discussed it with Neal and Steve over the years, my retirement at 52 years of age was bordering close to disaster due to an absence of not having taken boredom onboard as a possible consequence. Circumstances have much improved over the years so now I'm awaiting my government state pension a year come July. Only one tip/piece of advice from me....GET A HOBBY OR SOMETHING TO WILE AWAY YOUR TIME. Trust me, money in whatever quantity or value is not the be all and end all I thought it was going to be. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

04-10-22, 05:09 PM	#9
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 17,391 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I 'retired' last year and since then I've had hardly any time to do a bloody thing for myself __________________

04-13-22, 02:31 AM	#10
John Pancoast Ocean Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Minnysoda Posts: 3,211 Downloads: 501 Uploads: 4	Congratulations Jeff ! I have ZERO regrets about retiring four years ago at 58. Wife also retired and feels the same way. Life is to short. __________________ "Realistic" is not always GAME-GOOD." - Wave Skipper

04-10-22, 11:19 AM	#5
Jeff-Groves GLOBAL MODDING TERRORIST Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 5,651 Downloads: 137 Uploads: 0	I may just get into doing flooring installations for Lowe's as a Subcontractor. That would allow me to use my skills, only accept the jobs I want, and stay home! Also looking into being a Consultant for flooring. I was involved in Multi-Million dollar installs over that last 5 years or so. On the hobby side? Well I have MANY unfinished projects for the SH series! And My Air Guns need work! Our home was paid off several years back and I did buy all new appliances in the last couple years so we owe no one a single penny!

04-10-22, 11:43 AM	#7
Jeff-Groves GLOBAL MODDING TERRORIST Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 5,651 Downloads: 137 Uploads: 0	Word is spreading that I left my position. Already getting offers from some of the Companies that I did do work for. So it's going to get exciting as the new week rolls in!

04-22-22, 05:29 PM	#11
Jeff-Groves GLOBAL MODDING TERRORIST Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 5,651 Downloads: 137 Uploads: 0	1st retirement project finished in about 2 hours. It's used pallets, reclaimed fold up brackets and screws. Side table is in it's down position. The white metal framing you can see is the frame from an old 10 x 10 shelter I'm modifing for a tarped roof over the area. I'll stain and seal all the wood later.

04-22-22, 06:44 PM	#12
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,365 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	I tell people that my funeral will have to be in the afternoon as I will be working that morning. I am envious of those who can retire. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.