What will you do to pass the time, when you don't have to go to work anymore?

Question

Also, how old are you now and how old will you be then?

Answer 1

I am a planner and was fortunate enough to be able to retire two years ago at the age of 55. I spend my days with my three year old grandson (I have done this since he was 18 months old). His parents have to be at work before 7:00 a.m. I arrive at his house at 6:20 a.m. I also get his older brother and sister off to elementary school every morning. One day a week I take my grandson to preschool to be with kids his age. I also watch my three year old granddaughter one day a week, as well as any of any of my other grandchildren, if the need arises (I have nine grandchildren). My wife is six years younger than me, and will retire from teaching in five more years. In the meantime, I do the laundry, house cleaning, and any errands that need to be done, so she can come home and not feel like she can't relax. I also keep up the lawn and pool in the summer months. I also do some volunteer work at church when I can. I keep my same schedule in the summer, so my wife can attend continuing education classes, and teacher conferences, and take a breather from her job. After 29 years of working for the government, and having 30 whining employees to face every morning, my retirement years are a breathe of fresh air. I thank God everyday for my life, that I am able keep active, and not have to work. I love my life, family, and friends.

Answer 2

Seems like I am busier now than when I was working. Guess I'm not, but it seems so.

I volunteer in my church. I teach a Sunday School class, and take my turn teaching Jr Church. Also, teach one of the midweek children's ministries. Each hour that I spend teaching requires several hours of study and preparation.

I go to ceramics class one evening per week, and my husband & I go out to a Bible Study at another couple's house once a week.

I work in our yard, mowing, weeding, whatever. I do counted cross stitch and crochet. I walk along the beach near our house.

Then there's the time I spend on YA, and the volunteer time I do on a support network for those who are quitting smoking.

And then, of course, there's the housework. Notice that I listed that last. Shows you how highly I think of that.

I stay busy. This is good for me. Sitting in a rocker full time would not be a good thing.

Answer 3

I am quite busy we have a ten bedroom house which needs a bit of looking after. I have have friend with 5 houses and I help her with some maintenance, I am on the committee of a local charity. I work as a maid for a local lady one day a week. I go swimming. We are by the sea so we walk on the beach, I am a published writer and when I can fit it in I do some writing and the rest of the time I am asleep or answering questions on Yahoo answers
Oh sorry I am 73

Answer 4

Retired to France a year ago age 62, for the wine, cheese,painting, writing and relaxing, now let me see what I will do today, Hmmmm, 0900, carry two wheelbarrow loads of logs 60 yds uphill to the wood shed, only about 40 loads left. cut the front lawn, cut the paddock at the rear, cut the main lawn at the rear, cut the 3rd lawn. collect apples from the orchard and stack for collection, go to see France Telecom about the internet, only on 4 hours per day instead of 24/7, remove some concrete posts from 3rd lawn, fall over exhausted, can't wait for tomorrow, pass the time you say? Hmmm

Answer 5

I'm asking myself right now! I'm a young 60 next month.
This is the first year that I haven't worked at least part time.
I'm busy but it's not gratifing. When schedule doesn't demand persipitation it's easy to drop back. I haven't been a self starter lately. Maybe this is a rest period and I'll pop back. Meanwhile, I'll be talking with ya
on here! Blessings Juju

Answer 6

I don't have to work anymore and I love it. I have one of my grandchildren every Wednesday and I am a volunteer in a primary school, helping poor readers to improve their skills. I swim and go out with friends. When I am not doing any of those things I spend a fair amount of time on the Internet or reading. I hardly have time for cleaning. Oh I forgot gardening, knitting, sewing and decorating.

Answer 7

64. I retired May 30. I'm just kicking back, go to a gym 3 to 5 days each week, spend time on the computer, watch TV in the evenings, debating finding a pert time job.

Answer 8

I retired at the age of 57 (I just turned "61" on the 13th) due to a botched foot surgery, that left me unable to fully perform my job duties. I have since had corrective surgery in part, & have learned to live with some physical limitations. I got a divorce soon after my surgeries. I lived alone & loved it. I felt so secure in my cute little apartment. I later met a wonderful man & after a period of old fashioned courting, we are now engaged. We moved south, to be close to my son & his family. My fiance, who is also retired, & I can always manage to find things to do & are on the go a lot. We spend a lot of time with my son & his family. My three young granddaughters keep us busy, attending school functions, shopping,etc.

Answer 9

Now - 57
When I can quit working - probably my last day on earth

Should that change, however, and I can quit, depending on my health at the time, I'd like to see if I actually have any kind of artistic talent that has not yet surfaced. I'd also do volunteer work.

Answer 10

I am too old, don't like to give it out in numbers.
I still work full time.
When I can afford to retire I would like to volunteer either at a school or be able to do more with animals. I do foster animals right now.