JimTripper Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 (edited) The Op is not ready to retire. The feeling of being useful vs the feeling of wallowing. That's what vacations are for, a break in the routine. Edited June 2 by JimTripper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummin Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 10 minutes ago, JimTripper said: The Op is not ready to retire. The feeling of being useful vs the feeling of wallowing. That's what vacations are for, a break in the routine. Nobody should retire before they have to 😉 I semi retired at 47, but think I will do some work as long I can! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 4 hours ago, Hummin said: My very first trip in North Sea offshore on an oil rig, I was cleaning every deck from top to bottom with an high pressure washer and I loved it 😄 Call it crazy, but it was the start of something great 😉 I've noticed road sweepers and cleaners have a lot of job satisfaction, something about sweeping 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 On 6/1/2024 at 3:06 PM, noobexpat said: Do you live in pattaya? Sun is bad for your skin. I wouldn't go near the sea of course. Cheap accommodation is not a hobby or pastime??? The gyms are spoiled by the skanky people pattaya attracts. There are 2 malls worth visiting. Been here nearly 2 years. Finding it a bit boring now. No one is keeping you in Pattaya. Pattaya is not typical of the rest of Thailand. That's like living in London for 10 years and then thinking all of Britain is a <deleted><deleted>. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimTripper Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 (edited) 25 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said: No one is keeping you in Pattaya. Pattaya is not typical of the rest of Thailand. That's like living in London for 10 years and then thinking all of Britain is a <deleted><deleted>. Many blokes end up staying where they are simply because they get old quick. It's hard to relocate as a bloke who is getting older. Notably... Body aches Weight gain Frequent urination Lack of testosterone Unwanted body changes Lack of sexual desire & drive... Can make it difficult for a bloke to take initiative and drive with it. A bloke just ends up staying where it's easy even if it's not the location they prefer. Edited June 3 by JimTripper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GinBoy2 Posted June 3 Popular Post Share Posted June 3 Well I don't think it's just Pattaya that gets boring. I retired early at 55, but after the initial honeymoon period I realized I was bored stupid in Khon Kaen. I'm not a bar fly, don't golf, the beach has limited appeal, and I wanted to go back to work, which as we all know is pretty much impossible in Thailand My boredom and my wife's stagnant career possibilities is what prompted our move to the US. Curiously now our annual trip back to our Thai home, seems a lot more exotic and exciting 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimTripper Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 14 minutes ago, GinBoy2 said: Well I don't think it's just Pattaya that gets boring. I retired early at 55, but after the initial honeymoon period I realized I was bored stupid in Khon Kaen. I'm not a bar fly, don't golf, the beach has limited appeal, and I wanted to go back to work, which as we all know is pretty much impossible in Thailand My boredom and my wife's stagnant career possibilities is what prompted our move to the US. Curiously now our annual trip back to our Thai home, seems a lot more exotic and exciting A lot of the people on this forum would say you would be bored anywhere, that it's you. Is that true or are you less bored now then you were before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanlea Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 31 minutes ago, GinBoy2 said: Well I don't think it's just Pattaya that gets boring. I retired early at 55, but after the initial honeymoon period I realized I was bored stupid in Khon Kaen. I'm not a bar fly, don't golf, the beach has limited appeal, and I wanted to go back to work, which as we all know is pretty much impossible in Thailand My boredom and my wife's stagnant career possibilities is what prompted our move to the US. Curiously now our annual trip back to our Thai home, seems a lot more exotic and exciting That applies to anyone without hobbies. If you don't find hobbies you will need to work until you drop off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVENKEEL Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 A nice 2 hrs of exercise whether it be a beach walk or membership to nice gym. Meal prep at home for lunch. A little TV, go out for some cold ones, go home get ready for dinner prep, after dinner stroll, maybe a beer on the beach, socialize. Then you have golf, if you like that. Go to mall for lunch and a movie. It may seem boring to some, to me it's a good time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon43 Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 57 minutes ago, JimTripper said: Many blokes end up staying where they are simply because they get old quick. It's hard to relocate as a bloke who is getting older. Notably... Body aches Weight gain Frequent urination Lack of testosterone Unwanted body changes Lack of sexual desire & drive... Can make it difficult for a bloke to take initiative and drive with it. A bloke just ends up staying where it's easy even if it's not the location they prefer. Hmm... I don't see why any of the above should make it difficult to relocate, unless you are severely physically disabled. It's more down to the mental state and "I can't be bothered" attitude. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanlea Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 14 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said: A nice 2 hrs of exercise whether it be a beach walk or membership to nice gym. Meal prep at home for lunch. A little TV, go out for some cold ones, go home get ready for dinner prep, after dinner stroll, maybe a beer on the beach, socialize. Then you have golf, if you like that. Go to mall for lunch and a movie. It may seem boring to some, to me it's a good time. What if people don't like golf or movies? Then it is just exercise so would not be fun for many. Retirement tends to suit low achievers with low expectations. You don't see many high achievers retiring young. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 42 minutes ago, JimTripper said: A lot of the people on this forum would say you would be bored anywhere, that it's you. Is that true or are you less bored now then you were before? He had to go back go work due to lack of other interests Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 52 minutes ago, susanlea said: You don't see many high achievers retiring young. Some people are obsessed with work, little other interests, or are tangled in a family they can't escape from so keep working 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummin Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 1 hour ago, scubascuba3 said: Some people are obsessed with work, little other interests, or are tangled in a family they can't escape from so keep working Some poeple like to work becauese they enjoy it, have hobbies and a good wife they care for. Simple as that. Its all about the contrasts making life interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post georgegeorgia Posted June 3 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 3 3 hours ago, GinBoy2 said: Well I don't think it's just Pattaya that gets boring. I retired early at 55, but after the initial honeymoon period I realized I was bored stupid in Khon Kaen. I'm not a bar fly, don't golf, the beach has limited appeal, and I wanted to go back to work, which as we all know is pretty much impossible in Thailand My boredom and my wife's stagnant career possibilities is what prompted our move to the US. Curiously now our annual trip back to our Thai home, seems a lot more exotic and exciting Good to hear from someone who had the balls to admit living in Thailand full time (at this stage of your life) is not for them 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgegeorgia Posted June 3 Author Share Posted June 3 1 hour ago, scubascuba3 said: Some people are obsessed with work, little other interests, or are tangled in a family they can't escape from so keep working It was great to get back to work last night at the hospital Last week at this time I was getting a prostate exam at Dr Olivier's clinic in Pattaya 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fugitive Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 On 6/1/2024 at 10:06 AM, noobexpat said: Do you live in pattaya? Sun is bad for your skin. I wouldn't go near the sea of course. Cheap accommodation is not a hobby or pastime??? The gyms are spoiled by the skanky people pattaya attracts. There are 2 malls worth visiting. Been here nearly 2 years. Finding it a bit boring now. Noise and traffic is against central Pattaya. Having said that the traffic on the darkside can be heavy too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JimTripper Posted June 3 Popular Post Share Posted June 3 (edited) 2 hours ago, scubascuba3 said: He had to go back go work due to lack of other interests Because he could not find interests where he was, or he was not interested in what the location offered. Location matters. He's an interesting person in a boring environment. Edited June 3 by JimTripper 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 23 minutes ago, georgegeorgia said: Last week at this time I was getting a prostate exam at Dr Olivier's clinic in Pattaya But you don't have a prostate issue? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 6 minutes ago, JimTripper said: He's an interesting person in a boring environment. Yeah that's your spin on it, which is probably the same for you 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf001 Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 6 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: But you don't have a prostate issue? maybe just likes men to stick a digit up his sphicter. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimTripper Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 1 hour ago, Ralf001 said: maybe just likes men to stick a digit up his sphicter. Why would someone get a male dr for a prostate exam? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf001 Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 (edited) 6 minutes ago, JimTripper said: Why would someone get a male dr for a prostate exam? Best ask georgieboy.... he's that one that willingly had his sphincter invaded by Dr Oliviers digit. Maybe he enjoys the extra girth of the male fingers. Edited June 3 by Ralf001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgegeorgia Posted June 3 Author Share Posted June 3 I did find Dr Olivier a tad expensive at 1000b for a rectal exam though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgegeorgia Posted June 3 Author Share Posted June 3 As a matter of interest Ralfy how much would you charge 🖕🍑 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanlea Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 5 hours ago, scubascuba3 said: He had to go back go work due to lack of other interests If that what makes him happy all the best. In the long run probably better off than just doing hobbies on rotate for 25 years. I've never yet met a person who retired young and lasted more than 10 years as boredom sets in or they spent too much money. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 (edited) 4 minutes ago, susanlea said: If that what makes him happy all the best. In the long run probably better off than just doing hobbies on rotate for 25 years. I've never yet met a person who retired young and lasted more than 10 years as boredom sets in or they spent too much money. You ought to get out more, i know people who've been retired 10 years and very happy, I'm not far from that. Work is over rated, but like i said some prefer it as they have nothing else. Edit: also, some people don't mix well and get isolated, stewing on their own Edited June 3 by scubascuba3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 (edited) 5 minutes ago, susanlea said: If that what makes him happy all the best. In the long run probably better off than just doing hobbies on rotate for 25 years. I've never yet met a person who retired young and lasted more than 10 years as boredom sets in or they spent too much money. Haven't met me ... 23+ yrs on, and still have a few baht left Not sure if 46 was young, but 69 still is 😎 Edited June 3 by KhunLA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebike Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 5 minutes ago, susanlea said: If that what makes him happy all the best. In the long run probably better off than just doing hobbies on rotate for 25 years. I've never yet met a person who retired young and lasted more than 10 years as boredom sets in or they spent too much money. Well, it's true we have never met, but my farang wife and I retired at 44. Moved here 18 years ago. Never worked since, never been bored, have enough dosh for many decades more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummin Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 11 hours ago, scubascuba3 said: I've noticed road sweepers and cleaners have a lot of job satisfaction, something about sweeping Well, for some that is great, but for others, it is okay to climb the lather and have the experience of starting from zero, for som eit is of great value especially when you later start your own company, and other businesses 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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