I think the dream retirement would be to have enough steady retirement income to do some traveling to other countries. Unfortunately, for us, that what retirement is, a dream.
I would like to spend my retirement traveling- continuing to learn and experience new things like cultures and foods. For a home base, I will have a cottage in San Diego and will spend time gardening, walking, playing bridge with friends, and spoiling grandchildren. Retirement's a long way off for me, but I'm building a nest egg by saving at least 10% of what I earn.
The Mexican drug lords are several hours away from and hundreds of miles south of Lufkin that Carol is talking about. (or the distance of 3 or 4 of the puny-er states) ; ) But we do have tornadoes. And don't forget the wildfires. Oh, and softball sized hail. Oh, and hurricanes near the Gulf. That's probably why Texas isn't on the list.
Our dream retirement is based on not living according to a work schedule. We don't travel at all now, but if we were free from working for sustenance, we would do a bit of traveling.
Several years back the neighboring towns tried several "large trash days" each summer. Legal trash picking in other words. My yard sale buddy had a pick up truck so this was a natural offshoot to our usual activities. We had a blast.
The most practical finds were construction materials, nails, decking screws and wood, tar paper and shingles, enough to complete a rather elaborate tree fort for my kids. Someone also trashed a rock tumbler complete with unpolished rocks and various grit sand. That I passed on to a family who was into rock collecting at the time. And all sorts of art and craft supplies.
Her best find was a box of antique handblown German Christmas ornaments.
My uncle (flea market junkie that he is) came into town with his roomate (who also owned a pick up truck) and we hit other places. He found a box of vintage china, which he sold upon his return. That more than paid for his trip.
Sadly, too many people trashed the areas they picked from and the practice was discontinued. But it was hugely fun while it lasted. Now it's only an ocassional find. Still good stuff though. A compost bin and a hose spool, some shabby chic wood funiture, and odd ball dishes.
Thanks for reading! I find that I can learn (and improve) faster if I can apply new concepts to my day-to-day work. Sometimes there is a lag between learning and application but the faster you can close that gap, the better.
We have been saving really, really religiously for our retirement. Maxing out 401Ks as well as a defined benefit program and other investments so that we can retire young. We hope to be living someplace in the Pacific Northwest and doing lots of tropical travel to scuba dive. Can't wait!
My dream retirement is to do lots of things and not have to specialize for money anymore. So I can spend time on many creative, physical, intellectual, social, and charitable goals. I'll stay where I'm living now. I can quit in two months, but only by sacrificing my Roth IRA contributions. I've been doing temp jobs and people still need me, so I may keep doing those until I qualify for my pension or until they dry up.
Sample day: wake up and have breakfast with SO. Go for a jog before it gets too hot. Practice on the guitar a bit. Bring a picnic lunch to a friend who's still working. Catch up on laundry, then tutor someone then work on a project like a book or a quilt. Then spend the evening with my SO like I do now.
Understanding another person's point of view -- especially your customers! -- is critical. So you are right to say that getting feedback from customers can help improve performance (plus closing that feedback loop to see whether changes identified were implemented successfully). Some mistakes I see companies make in this area are 1) asking just one type of customer; 2) rationalizing company or employee behavior as a defensive tactic. Instead, listen for understanding and then take appropriate action.
Glad the article is useful to you. #9 can improve performance at work plus help you to contribute in any environment (your own business or another employer).
Thanks for your insight. If you really love what you do, it's a pleasure to get together with colleagues outside of normal workdays -- with the bonus (as you mention) of learning even more than you might on the job. Most people are willing to share their knowledge so if you are willing to listen, you can really learn a lot.
Definitely traveling. The dream is to have a big enough nest egg to travel comfortably once or twice a year. Other than that most of my time will be spent on hobbies and family. I'm on track for this dream!
My dream retirement plan is to be able to retire in the home we just bought in Puerto Escondido Mexico and watch the whales and their babies play in the Pacific while I float in the swimming pool
This is by far the best article I have read on self-storage. I have nothing in storage and I came to the article from your blog (where I was directed by Wise Bread) but I kept on reading because the way you described the situation was so gripping. I have nothing to add to the subject, but wanted to give kudos on the form.
My dream retirement would be retiring to a small cottage within walking distance to the ocean and speding my days catching up on reading and listening to the waves.
Soon we will be debt free and have some retirement savings, which along with social security, should be enough for a comfortable retirement if we are frugal. We moved close to our grand-babies and gained the added advantage of a mortgage free home, which has put a realistic dream retirement within reach. My dream retirement consists of (1) being a useful and loving presence in the lives of my daughter, her husband, and especially our grandchildren and (2) working on and completing a book project in collaboration with a close family member on rebuilding a life from the destruction of addiction, which we hope will be a practical and inspirational resource for others. These objectives give my life meaning, which I consider essential to a "dream retirement."
My dream retirement would consist of living on a large farm and planting everything under the sun.
I think the dream retirement would be to have enough steady retirement income to do some traveling to other countries. Unfortunately, for us, that what retirement is, a dream.
I would like to spend my retirement traveling- continuing to learn and experience new things like cultures and foods. For a home base, I will have a cottage in San Diego and will spend time gardening, walking, playing bridge with friends, and spoiling grandchildren. Retirement's a long way off for me, but I'm building a nest egg by saving at least 10% of what I earn.
The Mexican drug lords are several hours away from and hundreds of miles south of Lufkin that Carol is talking about. (or the distance of 3 or 4 of the puny-er states) ; ) But we do have tornadoes. And don't forget the wildfires. Oh, and softball sized hail. Oh, and hurricanes near the Gulf. That's probably why Texas isn't on the list.
I'd love to split my time between a beautiful cabin in the mountains and a great house on the beach.
Our dream retirement is based on not living according to a work schedule. We don't travel at all now, but if we were free from working for sustenance, we would do a bit of traveling.
Really enjoyed your article.
Several years back the neighboring towns tried several "large trash days" each summer. Legal trash picking in other words. My yard sale buddy had a pick up truck so this was a natural offshoot to our usual activities. We had a blast.
The most practical finds were construction materials, nails, decking screws and wood, tar paper and shingles, enough to complete a rather elaborate tree fort for my kids. Someone also trashed a rock tumbler complete with unpolished rocks and various grit sand. That I passed on to a family who was into rock collecting at the time. And all sorts of art and craft supplies.
Her best find was a box of antique handblown German Christmas ornaments.
My uncle (flea market junkie that he is) came into town with his roomate (who also owned a pick up truck) and we hit other places. He found a box of vintage china, which he sold upon his return. That more than paid for his trip.
Sadly, too many people trashed the areas they picked from and the practice was discontinued. But it was hugely fun while it lasted. Now it's only an ocassional find. Still good stuff though. A compost bin and a hose spool, some shabby chic wood funiture, and odd ball dishes.
Glad you like the list! The simplest gestures can often have long-lasting benefits, and most of us need encouragement. Thanks for reading.
Thanks for reading! I find that I can learn (and improve) faster if I can apply new concepts to my day-to-day work. Sometimes there is a lag between learning and application but the faster you can close that gap, the better.
We have been saving really, really religiously for our retirement. Maxing out 401Ks as well as a defined benefit program and other investments so that we can retire young. We hope to be living someplace in the Pacific Northwest and doing lots of tropical travel to scuba dive. Can't wait!
My dream retirement is to do lots of things and not have to specialize for money anymore. So I can spend time on many creative, physical, intellectual, social, and charitable goals. I'll stay where I'm living now. I can quit in two months, but only by sacrificing my Roth IRA contributions. I've been doing temp jobs and people still need me, so I may keep doing those until I qualify for my pension or until they dry up.
Sample day: wake up and have breakfast with SO. Go for a jog before it gets too hot. Practice on the guitar a bit. Bring a picnic lunch to a friend who's still working. Catch up on laundry, then tutor someone then work on a project like a book or a quilt. Then spend the evening with my SO like I do now.
Understanding another person's point of view -- especially your customers! -- is critical. So you are right to say that getting feedback from customers can help improve performance (plus closing that feedback loop to see whether changes identified were implemented successfully). Some mistakes I see companies make in this area are 1) asking just one type of customer; 2) rationalizing company or employee behavior as a defensive tactic. Instead, listen for understanding and then take appropriate action.
Glad the article is useful to you. #9 can improve performance at work plus help you to contribute in any environment (your own business or another employer).
Ah, travel most definately. All across this country. With longish stops along the way. Perhaps in a Tumbleweed Tiny Home.
Thanks for your insight. If you really love what you do, it's a pleasure to get together with colleagues outside of normal workdays -- with the bonus (as you mention) of learning even more than you might on the job. Most people are willing to share their knowledge so if you are willing to listen, you can really learn a lot.
I would love to travel everywhere I hadn't been before!
Your wedding cost $159? Did you get married at the Recycling center wearing trash and eating compost?
I would sell my house and travel the world, stopping to spend some time with each of my children and their families throughout the year.
Definitely traveling. The dream is to have a big enough nest egg to travel comfortably once or twice a year. Other than that most of my time will be spent on hobbies and family. I'm on track for this dream!
My dream retirement plan is to be able to retire in the home we just bought in Puerto Escondido Mexico and watch the whales and their babies play in the Pacific while I float in the swimming pool
This is by far the best article I have read on self-storage. I have nothing in storage and I came to the article from your blog (where I was directed by Wise Bread) but I kept on reading because the way you described the situation was so gripping. I have nothing to add to the subject, but wanted to give kudos on the form.
My dream retirement is living in my own house in Europe
My dream retirement would be retiring to a small cottage within walking distance to the ocean and speding my days catching up on reading and listening to the waves.
Soon we will be debt free and have some retirement savings, which along with social security, should be enough for a comfortable retirement if we are frugal. We moved close to our grand-babies and gained the added advantage of a mortgage free home, which has put a realistic dream retirement within reach. My dream retirement consists of (1) being a useful and loving presence in the lives of my daughter, her husband, and especially our grandchildren and (2) working on and completing a book project in collaboration with a close family member on rebuilding a life from the destruction of addiction, which we hope will be a practical and inspirational resource for others. These objectives give my life meaning, which I consider essential to a "dream retirement."
Travel. Travel, travel, travel. See the world! See the galaxy!