I am 50 and am considering taking a year or 2 off (quitting current job so not really sabbatical) to enjoy life and take a few of my dream trips. I am single and no kids. I am good shape financially but not good enough to officially retire just yet. Have any of you guys done this?? After the sabbatical I just need to work enough to have health insurance and make a small income for a few years so finding a job after shouldn't be a problem. I see too many people working their butts off until 60+ and then passing before enjoying much retirement.
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Unpaid sabbatical at 51? Any of yall done it?
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Originally posted by DRT View PostYou think it's easy to get a good job with benefits after age 50?
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Especially considering today's climate where no one wants to work, and the kids coming up can barely figure out how to put gas in a car.
Go for it man, it's great for your mental health
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Originally posted by MadHatter View PostIf you have skills, it shouldn't be hard at all.
Especially considering today's climate where no one wants to work, and the kids coming up can barely figure out how to put gas in a car.
Go for it man, it's great for your mental health
I could quit my job today and have another in 5 minutes.
Go for it TX CHICKEN!
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i did this a year ago just before covid.... 10 different vacations in one year all over the place. I hired some temp help to fill in at my current job and just took more time off than I was paid(but that didnt matter to me bc i could afford to do so like you single no kids)
Best decision of my life....
Too many ppl work the daily grind and save save save only to be too broke down and injured to do anything when they get to retire.. Who the heck wants to retire anyways, to me that means be 65 and arthritic legs and prostate problems lol...
I want to do surf trips, hunt/fish, be selfish its ok imo. Too many ppl pass judgement on me bc I travel and take off alot but hey you have one life to live. Theres alot of cheap safe cool places to visit in central america that would keep most anyone entertained
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Originally posted by DRT View PostYou think it's easy to get a good job with benefits after age 50?
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If I don't take this leave and work until 56 or 57 I should be able to retire completely. This last year has worn me out and not sure I can do 5 more without a refresh.Last edited by TX CHICKEN; 06-02-2021, 07:44 AM.
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