Oh, you must be fitty-something (or less)... Maynard G. Krebs was the sidekick of a fella named Dobie Gillis, on the TV series The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis. (19fitty-nine thru 1963.)
He was a beatnik (huh?), had a goatee, was generally unkept, played the bongos (and the ocarina... the hell is THAT?)... Wiki say "His abhorrence of conventional social forms is signified by comical reactions to three words: "work", "marriage", and "police". For example, whenever the word "work" is mentioned, even in passing, he yelps "Work?!" and jumps with fear or even faints."
Of course he's primarily known for his work (WORK!) as a sidekick, er, Little Buddy, of the Skipper on Gilligan's Island. Yes, Bob Denver, 'Gilligan."
Victor, was this one of those "Guess who this is blogs? If so, you butchered it." Ahm, no. This blog is about WORK (WORK!) and when, if, enough buckaroos, when should you retire?
Work, my take, is a LOVE/HATE thing. Gotta buddy on the West Coast, he's my age, owns his own company, sleeps 3 hours a day (on a good night), works at least 60-80 hours a week, and I wouldn't be surprised if that pattern lasts until he's a hunnerd and three.
I've loved jobs, I've hated jobs.
GIVE A FRIEND SOME ADVICE. No, not me, a friend of mine. This friend ain't near sixty, in fact, not even fitty. But, this person has worked (WORK!) hard to be in financial position to consider retirement.
"What do you think?" was asked of me. It's been discussed (of me) before, I should not ever give advice on: quitting smoking, relationships, or, anything dealing with finances.
That said, I answered "HELL TO THE YES GET OUT." I played softball, way too long. I have been 'caught off base' MANY times. Am I off base on this?
My final 20 years I drove Liberty to Grandview, I-435 every. single. day. I learned to hate it. I enjoyed my job, loved many people, fairly paid. All that said, I couldn't wait to retire.
Victor, what does AI, Google, all those things, say about retiring early? Hey, thanks for your help.........
AI issued warning about early retirement - BUT, that was based on people who usually retire early, do so due to health reasons. Thus, things like a decline in physical health, mental health, even, biting the bullet, can happen earlier.
I kinda likes to gamble. I vote, it's one heck of a lot easier to ski down a mountain at 40 or fitty-something, than it is at 60, 70-something. The face in the mirror, looks hella better, at 40/50/60 than it does at 62/65/70/whatever.
AI admits, "there are positives." Now you're talkin'! Maynard was getting fidgety! Stress reduction. Actually improved physical function (I assume this is because you spend more time at the gym than in the cubicle.)
Do you think it's possible, the folks at AI (ARE THERE folks at AI?) DRINK? They wrote "Studies show a significant portion of Americans want to retire early, but a smaller percentage, such as 11% in one survey, plan to retire before 60, though this number is higher for those who have already retired. " Ahm, DUH?
My suggestions on reasons to get the hell out early:
Alarm clock. A quick peek at the definition of alarm: "an anxious awareness of danger... cause
someone to feel frightened, disturbed or in danger."
Golden years. Run, hop, jump. Forty, fitty-somethings can run, hop, jump. Sixty, seventy-somethings
get new knees, hips, diapers, hearing aids, that stuff.
More time for interests. Travel. Family. Simplification.
Car rides and conversations. From people watching, listening, I've deducted people (old
farts in particular) who still work, worry, fret, talk (some, incessantly) of examples ofevents ongoing at work that are bothersome. Car rides and conversations
from people watching, listening to buddies that have retired: "how many cows you think
there are in that pasture? Whaddaya think, should we listen to Tom Petty or, Motown?"
I WOULD BE HONORED IF YOU GIVE MY BUDDY ADVICE ON SAME. I personally
think, if one has the funds (good health insurance or, funds for good heatlh insurance) and, has
discussed this with a mate (if ya have one) and concurrence is there, RUN. DON'T WALK. At 60,
70-something, there may not even be the certainty of being able to walk.
Have a good day at work if you're still doing that (try anyways).
Maynard says "WORK!!!!"
Victor? Yes? Curious. How long did Maynard, Gilligan (Bob Denver) work? He worked until
he passed at age 70. He was a pretty heavy smoker. Rings a bell don't it.
Love, Victurd
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