Retirement!
Originally Posted by
Cuyuna
yeah, that’s me too. I’m 67, really enjoy my job (surgeon), especially as it has evolved over the last decade. It doesn’t keep me off my bike, keep my wife and me from traveling, or doing many of the things I want to do. In fact, just the opposite. It affords me the financial independence that allows me to enjoy my hobbies and my life without the impediments of niggling little things like a budget.
I’m sure there are jobs that people just can’t wait to retire from. Fortunately for me, I don’t have one of those jobs. I do know people that love their retirement and certainly acknowledge that it’s a great thing for some people and some jobs.
Others, like me, would miss the sense of accomplishment, value, and service that a productive career affords. The concept of waking up in the morning at 8am and not knowing what day it is would just make me depressed.
Nicely written, [MENTION=465410]Cuyuna[/MENTION]. I too am in a "learned profession." I posted earlier on this thread:
Originally Posted by
Jim from Boston
I’m a few years away from retirement, but it is starting to loom large. Nice set of tips, [MENTION=20395]jppe[/MENTION], and my comiseration to those with health problems (
IMO cycling can be an effective preventive maintainence).
I too like my rewarding job, psychically and financially, and I want to establish an inheiritance for the children, especially a disabled one. We have also recently bought a vacation / investment second home.
My cycling lifestyle is important to me and retirement vis-à-vis cycling poses a dilemma...
Originally Posted by
Jim from Boston
Just yesterday a colleague asked me when I was going to retire. I suggested a number of years, adding, "I like my job, and it’s a convenient place (and distance) to bike to."
but,
Originally Posted by
Jim from Boston
…I have previously posted to this thread,
”Why didn’t I ride”
Originally Posted by
Jim from Boston
My job; either too much to do, so I stay (comfortably) overnight and resume very early in the AM, missing my commute; or have to travel afar for a meeting...and to a lesser extent, family activities. …
Since you mentioned that sense of professionalism, it’s a sticking point for me too. I spent several years in training, followed by decades of experience to get to my current level, but I’m sure decline is inevitable.
Also as you state, the profession is advancing (rapidly from the vantage of decades of practice) and while it is interesting and exciting, we are followed by newer colleagues who now take such advancements as routine.
We must be aware of the best interests of those we serve, and be glad we can enjoy the fruits of our productivity in retirement (IMO, FWIW). 
Last edited by Jim from Boston; 05-12-18 at 10:50 AM.