The RETIREMENT thread

[contangee]

Thanks for all the response, couple of things I did not think of - the crowding, noise,...and the general lack of quality of life. Some of it will be mitigated because I will be retiring, or taking a low stress job if I wanted to work.

Part of the appeal in returning to SG is that I still have lots of friends and family. I agree, most will not have time to meet up regularly, especially if you I am there permanently. I remember on my last visit, a friend of mine canceled our lunch meet up because she wanted to go to her Zuma class. It will be an early retirement so even if I have lots of time, most of my friends will still be busy with work.

 

[Leongsam]

Thanks for all the response, couple of things I did not think of - the crowding, noise,...and the general lack of quality of life. Some of it will be mitigated because I will be retiring, or taking a low stress job if I wanted to work.

It won't be mitigated because even if you're retired, you still have to interact socially in public. You'll still have to experience poor service, rude people, lack of breathing space at popular entertainment spots and so on.

Unless you can isolate yourself in a bubble which is possible if you're a multi millionaire and don't have to mingle with the masses, I predict your retirement in Singapore will not be very pleasant.

It would be better if friends and family visit you periodically instead. It's something to look forward to.

 

[johnny333]

...Some of it will be mitigated because I will be retiring, or taking a low stress job if I wanted to work....

There are few part time jobs available for older Sporeans because employers can easily employ cheap young foreigners.

 

[Equalisation]

There are few part time jobs available for older Sporeans because employers can easily employ cheap young foreigners.

Hi Johnny, Agree. Times have changed.

Decades back, I can eke out a living by selling music CDs although no jazz versions.:o

 

[po2wq]

... Decades back, I can eke out a living by selling music CDs although no jazz versions.:o

walao eh! ...

decades back, u sel so many tings ah? ... beef noodles, music cds...

 

[Equalisation]

walao eh! ...

decades back, u sel so many tings ah? ... beef noodles, music cds...

Eh, you don't look down on us ordinary and poorer citizens !

 

[po2wq]

Eh, you don't look down on us ordinary and poorer citizens !

not rook down on u la ... c u sel so many tings last time, u muz b very rich now ...

 

[johnny333]

Hi Johnny, Agree. Times have changed.

Decades back, I can eke out a living by selling music CDs although no jazz versions.:o

Nowadays even hawkers selling chicken rice sellers are struggling. I've seen at least 3 of them in food courts inside shopping malls closing shop. High rentals are killing Sporean businesses.

 

[Equalisation]

Hi Johnny, Agree. Times have changed.

Decades back, I can eke out a living by selling music CDs although no jazz versions.:o

All The Way Lah ! Back to back menang lah !:p:p

Minah Current lah !

 

[tonychat]

not rook down on u la ... c u sel so many tings last time, u muz b very rich now ...

Maybe he got sell backside too N contribute to cpf but cannot take out now.

 

[Equalisation]

Maybe he got sell backside too N contribute to cpf but cannot take out now.

I fart and shit on your face !!:oIo:

 

[contangee]

There are few part time jobs available for older Sporeans because employers can easily employ cheap young foreigners.

Lucky for me, I should be able to take on some consulting jobs if I want to so no need to complete with cheap foreigners. For a short period 20+ years, while I was in Singapore, I used to man a pasir malan store selling baby clothes, which was poorly paid but enjoyable. It was fun chit chatting with fellow vendors during slow periods and get to meet a lot of tourists. May be I will do something like that, just to help pay bills and meet new people.

 

[contangee]

It won't be mitigated because even if you're retired, you still have to interact socially in public. You'll still have to experience poor service, rude people, lack of breathing space at popular entertainment spots and so on.

Unless you can isolate yourself in a bubble which is possible if you're a multi millionaire and don't have to mingle with the masses, I predict your retirement in Singapore will not be very pleasant.

It would be better if friends and family visit you periodically instead. It's something to look forward to.

Unfortunately, I had no luck getting friends and relatives to visit other than my direct family. I agree with your assessment about it not going to be a successful retirement, though things like poor service and lack of space does not bother me that much (at least I think it wouldn't). Financially I am ok but I am definitely not planning to isolate myself from the masses if I go back. Retiring to Msia or Thailand has been on my mind, both are cheap, slower pace of life and an easy short flight away from Singapore, though I will have to get used to living in 3rd world. I can also retire in the US and go back for multi month visit which is probably what I will end up doing.

 

[STUCK_HERE]

You got to be kidding. You will be terribly lonely here. There's nobody to talk to. Everybody is very defensive and putting on a show. I rather be in the USA where everybody is upfront. You just have to steer clear of the guns.
Is it because of family? They are not worth it. Are you the very close type?

I've been out of Singapore for too long and have been thinking about retiring in a couple of years back to SG. I am curious about what Johnny333 and other think. Is it possible to live a simple life in Singapore? Here in Texas, lots of simple thing to enjoy, walk in the park, BBQ with friends, fishing, and even laze around the house playing video games. I think it is going to be harder with the social pressure in SG.

 

[LeMans2011]

You got to be kidding. You will be terribly lonely here. There's nobody to talk to. Everybody is very defensive and putting on a show. I rather be in the USA where everybody is upfront. You just have to steer clear of the guns.
Is it because of family? They are not worth it. Are you the very close type?

Not true leh. Look at how all the uncles spend hours daily mingling freely at the HDB void deck. What lonely? There is plenty of job available for old folks like wiping glass at Changi airport, cleaners at coffeeshop, etc. Unfortunately people here dont believe in paying for "consulting service" because every jobless Tom Dick n Harry call themselves consultants... also Sinkies are world reknown for being cheapo and only want free consulting service.

 

[Equalisation]

Not true leh. Look at how all the uncles spend hours daily mingling freely at the HDB void deck. What lonely? There is plenty of job available for old folks like wiping glass at Changi airport, cleaners at coffeeshop, etc. Unfortunately people here dont believe in paying for "consulting service" because every jobless Tom Dick n Harry call themselves consultants... also Sinkies are world reknown for being cheapo and only want free consulting service.

Agree. It is especially so when it starts raining in April.:o

 

[rushifa666]

If you are still slogging like a slave it is not retirement. If you think dying at work like our office cleaner is a good end by all means. Only a madman will want to retire in sinkieland. you are spending at the same level as the working class. my advice is to sort out your daily routine and hobbies first. many of the old slaves here dont even know what to do in their free time. they will certainly get dementia very quickly

 

[Equalisation]

If you are still slogging like a slave it is not retirement. If you think dying at work like our office cleaner is a good end by all means. Only a madman will want to retire in sinkieland. you are spending at the same level as the working class. my advice is to sort out your daily routine and hobbies first. many of the old slaves here dont even know what to do in their free time. they will certainly get dementia very quickly

Agree. First and foremost they need to have afternoon delights to fill their days.:p

 

[STUCK_HERE]

After I retired my medical problems are gone. My fucking boss and shithole staff are gone forever. I swim everyday when there's no lightning and spread out all my activities. I never have 2 appointments a day. Weekends I get away from the home by working at a part time job.

 

[tonychat]

After I retired my medical problems are gone. My fucking boss and shithole staff are gone forever. I swim everyday when there's no lightning and spread out all my activities. I never have 2 appointments a day. Weekends I get away from the home by working at a part time job.

sounds like a very healthy and relax retirement. good to know that.