Does anybody really miss working?

no

I only retired from the M.C.F.D in 2003  after 27.5 years, still working for my pest control company and a few different radio & sports gigs.  I work on the layout. Can't just sit around.  

after working 34 years so far, at least 11 more, and the last 16 of it 21 turn, I know I won't miss it.

NEVER miss working.  It has been almost 11 years now.................Life is good!

Well, I'm in the 'working' stage of life.

I look forward to retirement but know I'll miss what I currently do.  I have a great job and I go to work because I love it.  So, I'll miss it.

Retirement-a lot of time to build that big RR I've always wanted!  

Then again, I know me and I'll be bored to death in a few months.  As long as my mind is occupied, I have something to look forward to each day, and I'm active I'll be great.

NO.  Not one second.  And after 14 years retired, I guess I'm not very likely to start missing work.

Yes.  I retired from full time in 1997, but then fell into some part-time "consulting" in a field based on my pre-retirement experience.  I've eased off, but miss the mental challenges and the chance to get out of the house.  You can't run trains, or go boating, or play golf every day.

Do you mean employment? I have been retired four years now and I'm still working but not making any money heck someone is always needing a hand. With four seasons there is always a job that needs doing.

Clem 

NO.  No,no,no,no,no.  NO.

I am at an age when most of my friends are retired including me.  The only people I know who miss working are people who were their own boss (owner's of their company, etc.).

Everyone else I know is glad to be retired as long as they have the financial resources to live comfortably.  My wife and I regard retirement as our bonus years and as the first time we are our own boss. We can do what we want on our own schedule as long as our money supports it.  Fortunately, neither of us has overly expensive desires.

We are involved in many volunteer community activities and I can play with trains nearly every day.  What could be better?  Our days are filled with fulfilling activities.  

I can't imagine anyone being bored by retirement.  There is plenty to do in every community - people and animals that need help - clubs that need members and workers - non-profits to support, etc,.  Some friends always wanted to be actors so they have joined the local theater group, another volunteers as an extra for the SF opera, another drives for meals on wheels.  There is so much to do if you seek it out.  

The only reason I would seek a paying job now is for financial reasons and fortunately, so far, I don't have to.  

Joe

Wow, am I the only one who misses working? 

I don't like to travel, play golf but I'd do like working. My only hobby is my trains so working and getting paid is great. 

I am still working a 4 day week, because Lionel is making 2 catalogs a Year??? Wow.

So, after seeing my Retired Friends, getting Bored with Freedom, or Slaves to their Spouses!!! I come to work to Relax. Yes, I love running Trains, working on the Layout, and watching the New OGR, TM VIDEOS TO.  Well, I just turned 70, so maybe by 72 I will Retire...Happy Railroading

I am still at the working stage but my goal is not retirement per se but rather the freedom to work at what I want to do.  That requires savings and investment obviously.  I like my current work a great deal, so if I could do something like what I am presently doing, but not have to do it everyday so that I could have more time for family and hobbies, that would be ideal.  One retirement project would be to build a great big layout, but incorporate everything I have learned and still be young enough to do most of the work myself.  Another retirement project would involve travel to places I have not been -- the Middle East, East Asia, etc. 

I'm 66 and was fortunate to have been able to retire 10 or 11 years ago, don't remember exactly. I never really enjoyed what I did, just the money. But I sure enjoy playing with my toys, enjoying my wife and doing stuff for my kids and grandkids.

I think about working now and then. Nah, just kidding. I wouldn't last a day before I told someone to go screw themselves.

Hell no.  I've been retired for 11 yrs and I don't miss it one bit.  Now I can do things when I want to and only have my wife to please.  I fish, boat, take cruises, visit my daughter's family in CA, go to bed when I want to, sleep as late as I like and have a handyman for chores around the house.  Life is good and keeps getting better.  Almost forgot - trains when I have the time.

I made an excellent living in the electronics industry until all of our industry was given to China. Spent about 13 years with a large defense contractor. Then opened an advertising/publishing company that did well for a few years until the Obama recession hit. After that I was at retirement age a new business as an arms trader was started. Between work on the layout, and home construction projects I'm pretty busy. Work is fun and you miss it only when you are making the big money. If it doesn't pay off, why work?

Would you like to do my job so I can play with my trains?

No, don't miss it at all.  I took early retirement 3.5 yrs ago at age 57 because I wanted to spend time with my wife; we had a short courtship and engagement. Then we got pregnant 4 MONTHS after the wedding, so really have not had much time to just be together.

The main thing is to have hobbies and activities as others above have said.  I built my own airplane, so I have several aviation-related activities. I've joined a model RR club. Our son flies for an airline, so we get free travel privileges.  Several times a year we put the next 3 month's worth of calendars on a wall and mark-out the dates we know are already taken.  With our volunteer responsibilities (meetings) and major events like York, Oshkosh, college football games, baseball spring training, etc., it's a full platter.

I do I miss it a lot. Being forced to retire when your only 42 because of diabetes really s****.  I loss my right leg 1st  & had other complications. I am felling a lot better now but I will not work again it dose not pay to go back to work. I have had paper routs when I was 10 years old. Then I worked for a live poultry when I was 14 and I was butchering when I was 15. then I moved on to the service station when I was 16 years old. Then I worked with my Dad for a millwork Co Till I was 21. Then I got the Job with the I.B.E.W Local  & I have a Disability pension.

I had a job that I really enjoyed.  I was a pilot for 20 years in the military and 15 years in the airlines.  I looked forward to getting up and going flying.  The only reason I'm retired is the Feds say I'm too old.  Not a day goes by that I don't think about those great days.  

Yes, I miss my job and have ever since I retired 12 years ago.  I loved my job, the people I worked with, and everything that went with it.  I have good health, a lot of hobbies and interests, but I enjoyed working.

Art

Yes.  And no.

Yes, I miss not playing bass guitar and singing for money.  No matter what any of y'all may think it is hard work, I promise.

No, glad I got rid of the bicycle shop in the nick of time.  The writing was on the wall when Schwinn showed up in BleepMart, and Diamondback in other big box joints.  No country for an old man.

Pete

I spent 37 years on active duty in the Army.  I retired in '07 at age 58.  I totally retired.  I don't miss working for pay in the least.  I'm a professional Grandfather of 8 and love it.

A couple years ago I went back to repairing/servicing Lionel, Marx, Flyer, K Line.  It's fun, keeps me busy, and my mind alert.

I agree with Ron H. -- don't regret early retirement for a minute. I have time to set my own schedule and help out at my church using the same skills I developed during my working years. Plus time to play with trains, go out for lunch (usually BOGO with a coupon), read when I want to, and still most days get in a short nap. What's not to like?

BTW, a tip for retirees: go on-line and sign up for the "e Clubs" most restaurants have. They are free and frequently send us great coupons for big savings when dining out. My wife and I never pay full price in a restaurant anymore thanks to these clubs.

I think defining "working", is each person's own perspective.  My definition of work is doing something I really didn't, or don't want to do.  I don't question other's definitions of work, or the way they prioritize what they do with their time.

I realize my days are numbered and I basically like doing what I feel like doing when I want to do it.  Of course it doesn't work out that way but I can't picture doing more than volunteering at the church or cutting mom's grass.  They're not really jobs....

Absolutely without a doubt,  NO!!!!

It' was time for those younger ones to have them stinking guns and badges.

It was a good career, I loved it and I certainly miss some of the men and woman I worked with but 30 + years was enough.

I absolutely love retirement.

Larry

Ditto!  

After 41 years at the same job, since age 22, I retired a little over 2 years ago. I really missed work for a few weeks. 

After about 3 months, I became unemployable. I just don't have time to work anymore. Just too much going on to fit in a work schedule.

No I don't miss working at all, 

Miss working?  Like missing the flu.  No, I don't miss either.

Once again. . . let's hear all you retirees sing it out loud;

"But Ohh that magic feeling  . . .nowhere to go!"

The only thing I miss is the money. I do NOT miss the bad bosses, young ones trying to take over and force us older workers out, the trouble makers and back stabbers over the years, or dreading each morning knowing I had to go back to that place.Now I am happy and do what I want.

Rob

 No!! No!! No!!! Retired 15 yrs. ago. Did do some electrical work several years ago after I retired. Couldn't wait to get back to retirement, full time. I do miss some of the people i used to work with. Tom

After 371/2 years as a Locomotive Engineer, I retired Dec. 2 2014, I was one of the few "Lucky" people who actually loved what I did for a living. Do I miss it? Hell yes! I was fortunate enough to make it to age 60, fought with my diabetes for the last 2 years, had it not been for my health issues, I would have worked another 18 months at least, so my wife would be 60 and able to collect her RRB retirement, but such is life, I am sure after a little time, things will settle down....  But just knowing I will never go back to work to run engine is eating me up..... I miss it so.....

Uncle Al

Working... the insurance business was a lot of fun.

But doing something different has been great... and often is still work.

Now the difference in pay is another thing but so far not a problem. We have been blessed.

NO, I do not miss the work-a-day world!

Though I believe SWMBO some days wishes I was off on a job and out of underfoot...

Dave

I retired so long ago that I almost forgot what I retired from. The only thing I'm a pro at now is dozing in a chair. Yes, I do miss the going to work routine. The cold bologna sandwich, chips and whatever for lunch. Dragging my tired butt home, just to doze off in my easy chair.......Wow!! what a dream...NO! nightmare. 

"Pappy"

Retired in 2010, back to work in a few months , not the same company but friends I had worked with before. Worked 12 months, proved to myself that I was ready for retirement.

No I do not miss the work!! Friends, still have them, just don't see them.

Brent

+1 !!!