Skiles and Age 65+

NovemberEcho said:
2020 was practice retirement for me and I AM READY. The day I hit 56 (or hopefully 50 if I can afford it) I’m dropping my paperwork. I work with people on their 2nd or 3rd extension and I’m just like wtf are you doing?
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What number are you shooting for when you turn 50? I’m about to turn 50 and not even close.
 
ZapBrannigan said:
What number are you shooting for when you turn 50? I’m about to turn 50 and not even close.
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No particular number. I will have a near or just over six figure pension which makes my options much easier. The big question will be my daughter, as she won’t be 18 til I’m 56 so it may depend on how likely her college prospects are and if my wife is working.
 
ppragman said:
I mean fair… but also… Jesus dude, retire and do something fun.

It strikes me that perhaps a lot of the problems were currently seeing in society are a direct result of the boomers basically being one-dimensional work robots who derive the majority of their satisfaction with life from… well… working?

I mean , don’t get me wrong - I loved flying and wish I could still do it… but also, like dude… I hope I’m not doing anything at 60 except maybe (maybe) something fun.
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I wouldn’t mind working until I die if the work involves showing up for 1-2 trips a month. There’s guys who work full time at CAE and FSI in their 80s because they got bored sitting around the house and like talking about airplanes and watching Fox News in the break room.
 
Hmm. I think early deaths of pilots after retirement might have more to do with lacking any sense of purpose and doing nothing but sitting around the house than it does the actual wear and tear on their bodies. People who stay active in business or whatever tend to live far longer. I have no intention of ever truly retiring.
 
SlumTodd_Millionaire said:
Hmm. I think early deaths of pilots after retirement might have more to do with lacking any sense of purpose and doing nothing but sitting around the house than it does the actual wear and tear on their bodies. People who stay active in business or whatever tend to live far longer. I have no intention of ever truly retiring.
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I was kind of thinking this too. The age 66 deaths struck me less about airline piloting being dangerous to your health (though you guys do get all that sweet radiation up there) and more about how a lot of elderly people die within a year of losing their spouse.
 
SlumTodd_Millionaire said:
Hmm. I think early deaths of pilots after retirement might have more to do with lacking any sense of purpose and doing nothing but sitting around the house than it does the actual wear and tear on their bodies. People who stay active in business or whatever tend to live far longer. I have no intention of ever truly retiring.
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I think for this reason, millienials and/or gen z will force the retirement age being moved to age 70 or dropped altogether. Many millenials and gen z are childless or have a small number of children. I significant portion also dont have any religious beliefs. With aging comes changing priorities and views on life. I think the need for having a purpose in life will cause a change in attitudes. When you are 55 or 60, you cant necessarily do all the things you loved in your 20s and 30s. Everyone I know in retirement either has grandchildren that keep them busy or a church that keeps them busy. None can party or travel like they were able in their younger years and health problems further limit things they used to be able to do. A significant amount of their friends have gradually died due to cancer, heart attacks or natural aging process. Everyone wants to retire young until the reality of how boring retirement can be sets in. You can ask someone who is 100 years old and still walks 2 miles a day how he did it: by always staying busy and having a purpose where he was needed.
 
Flagship_dxer said:
I think for this reason, millienials and/or gen z will force the retirement age being moved to age 70 or dropped altogether. Many millenials and gen z are childless or have a small number of children. I significant portion also dont have any religious beliefs. With aging comes changing priorities and views on life. I think the need for having a purpose in life will cause a change in attitudes. When you are 55 or 60, you cant necessarily do all the things you loved in your 20s and 30s. Everyone I know in retirement either has grandchildren that keep them busy or a church that keeps them busy. None can party or travel like they were able in their younger years and health problems further limit things they used to be able to do. A significant amount of their friends have gradually died due to cancer, heart attacks or natural aging process. Everyone wants to retire young until the reality of how boring retirement can be sets in. You can ask someone who is 100 years old and still walks 2 miles a day how he did it: by always staying busy and having a purpose where he was needed.
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My parents retired about 10 years ago. In retirement, after moving to Roanoke my dad got super involved with the Appalachian trail and now volunteers with trail maintenance. Also volunteers with ABATE (motorcycle org) and VFW. Has made lots of friends and always has stuff to do and is probably the happiest I’ve ever seen him.

My mom on the other hand didn’t do anything. She hung around the house other than taking the dog for walks. Hasn’t made any friends, just kind of withdrew to her home and her routine. She’s now showing signs of Alzheimer’s (runs in her family). I don’t know if one led to the other or in which order, but in my tiny anecdotal experience staying active is definitely key.

Whether staying active and having a purpose means working a job or having other things that serve that purpose will vary person to person. I for one, have no intention of ever working a job again when I retire.
 
SlumTodd_Millionaire said:
Hmm. I think early deaths of pilots after retirement might have more to do with lacking any sense of purpose and doing nothing but sitting around the house than it does the actual wear and tear on their bodies. People who stay active in business or whatever tend to live far longer. I have no intention of ever truly retiring.
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Well some pilots have no damn hobbies. You don’t need a side gig, but at least have some sort of hobby away from airplanes. People live eat and breathe airplane •. For life of me I do not understand. But hey I get my entertainment hitting a ball around and a puck around and people don’t get that either. To each their own I guess.
 
That's going to be a real problem for me when the kiddo goes off to college. My "hobby" for years has been parenting, taking him to sports, music, etc..

Not sure what I'll do with my free time once he's gone. :(
 
JordanD said:
I need to find a hobby period. Tiny apartment living kind of rules out anything that takes up a lot of space and I’m too out of shape and practice to get into any sports I like :(
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I know you’re not long for SD, but this is the easiest city in America to find hobby options outdoors man. You still need to come and get a paddle in with me!
 
JordanD said:
I need to find a hobby period. Tiny apartment living kind of rules out anything that takes up a lot of space and I’m too out of shape and practice to get into any sports I like :(
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The beer drinking scene is amazing in SD but You already know that. Although that doesn’t really help with getting into shape.
 
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