Thread: Retire At 80?

Wow, it is a good discussion. I just opened TSP Talk and this is the first topic I saw.

I agree 100% that people think we will retire at 20 years on 50%. When I tell people I am looking at 20 or 22% (maybe) of my high three (five?) when I am 65 they usually call bullshit. Then of course I may be getting a 5% pay cut before then. (HR 5652, what's going on with that, no time to look this week)

I feel like whining a little too. I got home from work a few hours ago. Yeah, I get OT. Then I spent about two hours sorting notes and e-mailing my masters about a small crisis going on. At no extra charge. It is expected. I expect it from myself.

You either own your job or it owns you. The "grateful to have a job" people are owned. The first three levels in my chain are "thankful to have me". Above that...well once you make 12 your objectives seem to change. Most I know forgot about the "mission" and only think of 13-14-15-SES-$$$ and how to achieve those goals.

Driz, yeah OK. I drive an 11 year old vehicle. All the rest too.

I like the one I have now, love my BOSS and am grateful that I had the opportunity. mowinggrasss.gif