06-09-2018, 02:18 PM
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"Starting Over"
I don't think anyone expects or plans to "start over" in their 50s, but, of course, people do. My husband and I are thinking about it, so I'm curious to hear from those of you who felt like you started over in one way or another later in life.While my husband is retired, I have grown to be very dissatisfied with my job (although I need to keep working), primarily because there is a lot of dishonesty and covering up of (financial) things. In my gut, I have a very bad feeling and feel borderline frantic at times to get out of the place.
Our old friends where we live--well, our whole "group" has gone different ways, especially since some went into retirement. Seeing "friends" once a year doesn't really feel like friendship to me, and both my husband and I have sort of given up on the old crowd.
We are considering moving across the state and starting over in an area where we know very few people. It's an area we have visited/investigated before. The thought of doing this is both exciting and frightening, and I dread the upheaval and work this will entail. But I also feel excited!
06-09-2018, 02:25 PM
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I wish you the best of luck.I dread the upheaval of moving.
But I moved to be where I live now, because my younger brother was dying.
He has passed away now, but we stayed.
A fresh start is a good thing.
Do it whilst you can.
Do let us all know how it turns out.
We are a nosey lot.
06-09-2018, 02:30 PM
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We have moved many times to different Counties within the UK where we haven't known anyone at all and loved the excitement of exploring and making new friends. Seven years is our maximum stay anywhere before we get itchy feet and move on. These days we spend winters in Spain and travel UK in the summer. I would say go for it, we only live once.
06-09-2018, 02:44 PM
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Definitely go for it, Yogini.
You're still young enough to do it. I'm presuming that you don't have any children that would mind you moving? Even so, it's only a journey away to visit isn't it?
Would you find a new job where you are moving to, is that an easy-ish option?
I would definitely do the same and escape the drudge and boredom of my working existence right now, but you do need to consider other aspects too.
Good luck and let us know what you think
06-09-2018, 04:12 PM
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Re: "Starting Over"
Originally Posted by Yogini
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I don't think anyone expects or plans to "start over" in their 50s, but, of course, people do. My husband and I are thinking about it, so I'm curious to hear from those of you who felt like you started over in one way or another later in life.While my husband is retired, I have grown to be very dissatisfied with my job (although I need to keep working), primarily because there is a lot of dishonesty and covering up of (financial) things. In my gut, I have a very bad feeling and feel borderline frantic at times to get out of the place.
Our old friends where we live--well, our whole "group" has gone different ways, especially since some went into retirement. Seeing "friends" once a year doesn't really feel like friendship to me, and both my husband and I have sort of given up on the old crowd.
We are considering moving across the state and starting over in an area where we know very few people. It's an area we have visited/investigated before. The thought of doing this is both exciting and frightening, and I dread the upheaval and work this will entail. But I also feel excited!
06-09-2018, 05:00 PM
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Done it and best move ever made. Took early vol .retirement -moved - started in a completely new environment and going self employed. Never looked back, still worked hard but money going into my pocket not some large organisation.I say if you don't try you will never know if your going to be better off
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