The Retirement Thread
176 watchers
8 Jul
12:00pm, 8 Jul 2024
23,088 posts
|
geordiegirl
I am loving the extra positives about retirement. Not the same at all but during lockdown when life was calmer I planned and cooked better things, I had the time to increase my running (in that once a day exercise rule) and with having a dog a dog walk each day too, I lost quite a bit of weight and was really comfortable. Back to crazy life while I still cook from scratch most days its things I can throw together quickly, its not the well thought out meals so again hopeful that when I do escape I can get back to this weight again as I am struggling to do it at the moment. I think my head is getting to a good place, chats last night I figure if I get to the New Year and appraisal time and OH is still thinking he will go at end of January, then I will give notice of intent and will give them 6months to get someone in and trained. If my colleague also decides to leave it is their problem not mine. The positive I'm doing is I am going to start writing handover notes (I didnt get anything when I started in this role which made my work life very difficult when I joined last year) and writing guidance notes is my forte so bring it on. Lots of things I want to achieve in the next few months which will leave the role in a good place for someone taking over. I feel lighter already! |
8 Jul
12:34pm, 8 Jul 2024
7,685 posts
|
Winniefree
I lost about a stone when I first retired. It’s evened out a bit now but Mr W makes exceedingly good cakes and puddings so I have to keep my activity level up! In other news she’s here, I’m freeeeeee! 
|
8 Jul
12:36pm, 8 Jul 2024
55,808 posts
|
EvilPixie
Good news!
|
8 Jul
12:38pm, 8 Jul 2024
47,908 posts
|
.B.
Fab news Winniefree  enjoy your freedom I always have time for some mobility exercises in the morning now. I love not setting an early alarm. |
8 Jul
12:40pm, 8 Jul 2024
42,739 posts
|
Ness
🎉 🎉 🎉
|
|
8 Jul
12:42pm, 8 Jul 2024
23,089 posts
|
geordiegirl
Whoop Whoop @Winniefree you really are Winnie Free!!!
|
8 Jul
12:58pm, 8 Jul 2024
76,568 posts
|
Lip Gloss
.B. wrote: Impressive weight losses. My weight is stable but I need to put some effort in to lose the extra 7-10 pounds. I’m the same really although I’ve toned more by going to the gym more often. Popped into the work place today to be met by a lot of grumpy staff so I’m really glad I’m out of there although they would have me back in a heartbeat. |
8 Jul
1:08pm, 8 Jul 2024
8,007 posts
|
Jaks
So glad she turned up @Winniefree. Enjoy your freedom
|
8 Jul
1:38pm, 8 Jul 2024
12,673 posts
|
cathrobinson
Congrats, @Winniefree !
|
8 Jul
2:03pm, 8 Jul 2024
27,158 posts
|
Sigh
Congrats, Winniefree - added you to the Hall of Fame!
|
Jigs Useful Links
FE accepts no responsibility for external links. Or anything, really.- Money Helper
- How Much is Enough to Retire On?
- Retirement Living Standards
- How much will you need to retire?
- Free Govt website for pension advice
- SIPP pensions
- ISAs
- Check your National Insurance contributions
- Check your state pension account
- Martin Lewis on pensions
- Support and advice for those widowed under the age of 50
- Power of Attorney information
- Making the most of your retirement
- 20 tips for a happy retirement
- Married Couple's Allowance
- Aviva guide to retirement planning
- U3A
- U3A Local Sites - map
- Make a Power of Attorney
Related Threads
-
Any pension experts out there?
Oct 2024
-
Writing a will.
Nov 2022
-
Energy Bills
Nov 2024
-
Saving Money Tips
Aug 2023
-
Any benefit geeks can help me?
Mar 2023
-
Selling things
Feb 2023
-
Anyone here freelance or self-employed?
Jan 2024
-
Accounting Question
Oct 2017
-
How do I declare extra income to the HMRC when I've always been on PAYE?
Oct 2016
-
Home book keeping for the compleat Fetchie
Mar 2024