[Info-vax] VSI has released 9.2-1

[Dave Froble]

On 6/19/2023 6:37 PM, kemain.nospam at gmail.com wrote:
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Info-vax <info-vax-bounces at rbnsn.com> On Behalf Of bill via Info-vax
>> Sent: Monday, June 19, 2023 3:40 PM
>> To: info-vax at rbnsn.com
>> Cc: bill <bill.gunshannon at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Info-vax] VSI has released 9.2-1
>>
>> On 6/19/2023 11:57 AM, Johnny Billquist wrote:
>>> On 2023-06-19 16:41, Pizza RAC wrote:
>>>> On Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 6:43:08 PM UTC-4, Jan-Erik Söderholm
>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Now, my last VMS work seem to have come to an end the 30th June.
>>>>> So I'll probably never be able to work with this new VMS version.
>>>>> I was 64 in may -23 so I will probably simple retire...
>>>>>
>>>>> Ah well, 30+ years with VMS is not that bad anyway... :-)
>>>>>
>>>>> Jan-Erik.
>>>>
>>>> come to the U.S. with Biden in charge no one will ever be able to
>>>> retire :)
>>>
>>> Yeah. I guess that concept only exist in socialist countries, like Sweden.
>>>
>>
>> I was forced to retire at 61 from the Army and at 65 from the University.  I
>> would gladly go back to work even with my current health problems because
>> being retired sucks.
>>
>> Retirement in the US isn't going away.  Finding a decent job if your over 60 (or
>> in many cases even 50) is much more of a problem.
>>
>> bill
>>
>
> I would tend to agree, but the challenge is that to many people think 60-65
means your work career(s) are over.
>
> If one works 30 years and decides to retire at age 60-65, then given the
additional longevity of relatively health people's age expectations, the
question needs to be asked "what are you going to do with your remaining 25-30
years?"

Go flying?

> Playing golf is only an answer if you are an avid golfer and can afford the
> high expenses associated with golf. Hobbies? Sure, but every day?

Re-build a classic aircraft?

> Imho, after 60, you are only getting started and one should take this age to
> determine what you want to take on as a second career or job that is perhaps
> based on something you really like to do - even if it means volunteering.
> Joining a gym is a great activity for all of us who have avoided this for many
> years. Private consulting using years of experience is an option for some -
> especially if willing to get new certs like VMware, network, security related.
>
> One thing for sure - everyone needs a reason to get out of bed in the
> morning
> and have activities on your daily schedule that you are looking forward to doing.
>

There is the chance to sleep in late now and then ...

I sort of enjoy having less demands on my time.  Can't dodge them all.

Wife: Go to the store and get ...

Daughter: When are you going to take care of that tree branch ...

Kids are gone, grandkids are gone, guess who gets to mow 10+ acres ...

As busy now as ever.

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