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Do it if you can, I retired at 63 and I’ve never missed a mili second of it.
Never been able to get my head round those who feel the need to work forever.
I agree. Retired at 62. So pleased to get out of all the shit I experienced everyday from the public and work colleagues.
(Especially middle management fools who think they are so clever).
Yes, on my last day I promised to keep in touch with all my wonderful office friends.

I didn’t.
 
Do it if you can, I retired at 63 and I’ve never missed a mili second of it.
Never been able to get my head round those who feel the need to work forever.

I think I'd be of the same mentality but I do enjoy my job so I won't be in a huge rush to pack it in.

It's been interesting watching the older generation of my family this past year though now they're all retired. My mom and her youngest brother are both fairly adept filling their day doing anything or nothing, financially the least prepared for retirement but in terms of lifestyle the best suited by far. Other two uncles both seem to have isolated themselves a bit, without the routine of work getting them out of the house and interacting with people they seem to have lost a bit of themselves, doesn't help that neither have particularly involving hobbies to get them out and about that often. My dad is the most conflicted though, never been someone who can sit still for long and does have at least a passing interesting in quite a few hobbies but seems like he's already saturated his interest to some extent. He was saying the other day that he lacks purpose and he doesn't seem to be able to really put his feet up and enjoy things for what they are to any great extent.

My parents are planning on moving though so hopefully that'll invigorate the old man a bit, a house that's a bit of a project would be ideal for him but would probably lead to my mom killing him. Do think he'll isolate himself from his hobbies if he's moves too far too because he tends to prefer company to partake in things so needs to keep that in mind.
 
I think I'd be of the same mentality but I do enjoy my job so I won't be in a huge rush to pack it in.

It's been interesting watching the older generation of my family this past year though now they're all retired. My mom and her youngest brother are both fairly adept filling their day doing anything or nothing, financially the least prepared for retirement but in terms of lifestyle the best suited by far. Other two uncles both seem to have isolated themselves a bit, without the routine of work getting them out of the house and interacting with people they seem to have lost a bit of themselves, doesn't help that neither have particularly involving hobbies to get them out and about that often. My dad is the most conflicted though, never been someone who can sit still for long and does have at least a passing interesting in quite a few hobbies but seems like he's already saturated his interest to some extent. He was saying the other day that he lacks purpose and he doesn't seem to be able to really put his feet up and enjoy things for what they are to any great extent.

My parents are planning on moving though so hopefully that'll invigorate the old man a bit, a house that's a bit of a project would be ideal for him but would probably lead to my mom killing him. Do think he'll isolate himself from his hobbies if he's moves too far too because he tends to prefer company to partake in things so needs to keep that in mind.
I know lots of people who have retired without a plan of how to fill their time effectively, and have gone back into employment very quickly.

I always knew golf and time away hiking with the wife would fill a lot of my time, though have been surprised that ballroom dancing, puzzles and learning Welsh also give the days structure and meaning.
 
My dad finally retired 8 years ago when he was 66 after a lifetime of working his arse off day and night in catering. Didn't think he would take to retirement but he has very well, keeps himself busy in his garage and his hobby is buying stuff, fixing and doing it up then selling online or at a Sunday car boot
 
Very interesting reading this. I semi-retired at 48 and fully retired upon relocating here at 58. I’m extremely fortunate in many senses but the one very significant struggle I have is the ‘lack of purpose’ Mark said his dad is experiencing too.

It’s a sensitive subject and you have to be very careful who you have that conversation with, as you’re not going to get much sympathy telling someone working 50 hours a week that you’re struggling adjusting to cycling/playing golf/(whatever floats your boat), generally fucking about doing your own thing, walking the dog and going on holiday etc, but it does help talking to those who get it. I do still have fingers in a few pies so-to-speak but there’s nothing like the purpose of a ‘proper’ job and I don’t think I’ll ever fully adjust to that.

Quite a few of my friends are retired and it’s quite ageing being around them sometimes. I ride with a younger group on a Wednesday evening who all work during the day, and we end up with a bit of a piss up and a good laugh in the pub afterwards. I know which group I prefer being with for sure.

Have to say some of the retired lot couldn’t wait to finish as they hated their jobs or were just burned out from the London commute etc, but the happiest are 2 or 3 guys I know who loved their work and still keep a hand in doing 2 or 3 days a week. They seem much happier than the others who see retirement as a compensatory relief from the misery of work as the toll that journey takes is evident too.

I guess you’ve got to just navigate it as best you see fit but it doesn’t surprise me some people struggle, it’s not as straightforward as it sometimes appears.
 
I don’t have any hobbies as such, going to Molineux, is that a hobby?
I keep myself fit, treadmill first thing in the morning and exercising with weights in the afternoon.
I’m a summer person and spend a lot of time in the garden, I love going on holiday to warm climates and am lucky enough to be able to afford to do it.
Edit: I always make sure we, (me and my Wife) go for a walk everyday weather permitting, good for your mental health, so they say.
 
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I know lots of people who have retired without a plan of how to fill their time effectively, and have gone back into employment very quickly.

I always knew golf and time away hiking with the wife would fill a lot of my time, though have been surprised that ballroom dancing, puzzles and learning Welsh also give the days structure and meaning.
I can see my dad needing a return to work or at least some volunteering to find more of a routine. He plays golf and fishes but I don't think they feel like as much of a treat to him now he can do them at will. He's done quite a bit of gardening, that he never previously cared for, but this time of year he's losing that as a time filler.

The house move is his best bet I think - he's very particular when it comes to doing jobs around the house so with almost infinite time he'll busy himself no end.
 
So many books to read.
So many films to watch.
So many games to play.
So much to do in the garden.
Gym and swimming pool three times a week.
Grandchild to look after.
Dog to walk.
Holidays to take.
Cooking great meals.
Lounging around on my decking drinking beer and wine.

How could I struggle to fill my time? 😄
 
Nepotism. Fucking shit way to employ somebody, especially when they clearly aren't equipped to do the job in hand.

It's so frustrating to be in the position you have to work with somebody like this and it's worse when they know it too.

There's a woman at work, from money, who has taken her 3 bosses away to a flat in Nice owned by her parents and then miraculously gets a promotion not 2 months later.

Just fuck off.
 
Nepotism. Fucking shit way to employ somebody, especially when they clearly aren't equipped to do the job in hand.

It's so frustrating to be in the position you have to work with somebody like this and it's worse when they know it too.

There's a woman at work, from money, who has taken her 3 bosses away to a flat in Nice owned by her parents and then miraculously gets a promotion not 2 months later.

Just fuck off.
LeBron James' son made his debut for the Lakers last night. I'm far from a basketball expert, but those independently minded who are, say he's miles off.
 
LeBron James' son made his debut for the Lakers last night. I'm far from a basketball expert, but those independently minded who are, say he's miles off.

Mate of mine saw Beckham's son playing for Brentford youth team/reserves and said it was bordering on embarrassing to watch.
 
Mate of mine saw Beckham's son playing for Brentford youth team/reserves and said it was bordering on embarrassing to watch.
He must have thought the same. Rejected a new deal and decided to become a model.
 
Couple of Wolves examples:

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I'd include Lage's brother (who was even more of a fucking dork) but ultimately neither of them were qualified at all.
 
Couple of Wolves examples:

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wolverhampton-wanderers-scout-coach-carl-hoddle.jpg


I'd include Lage's brother (who was even more of a fucking dork) but ultimately neither of them were qualified at all.
Is that Mark Turner? And if so who one earth got a signed photo…
 
Is that Mark Turner? And if so who one earth got a signed photo…
It is indeed Mark Turner and it's not my signed photo, although I might add it to the bucket list.

1 appearance for us, 4 for Northampton, 6 for Hereford (where Papa was manager) and that was his Football League career done.
 
The minutes silence for Carl was so odd. Not meant in a disrespectful way but it was one of the best observed silences I have been part of and it was for the brother of the head coach who had the job of putting the cones out
 
The team where Turner Jr made his one and only appearance (Derby away, final day of 92/93) is er, something:

----------------------Jones-----------------------

Simkin---------Blades-------Venus--------Edwards

Burke----------Turner--------Cook-------Thompson

----------------Bradbury------Mutch----------------

And our two game-changing subs after we went 1-0 down were....

Lawrie Madden and Tim Steele.
 
Ah Shaun Bradbury, last game of the South Bank I think when he scored 2. Sir Jack signed my season ticket book, which i promptly lost.
 
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