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Vegas Bob's Excitement About Future Retirement in 2 Years

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Alaska by Robert Swetz

As the days, weeks and months continue to pass by Vegas Bob's exitement about future retirement grows closer.

Mirror Lake by Robert Swetz

Time just seems to be going by so fast lately that I can't believe how old I'm getting and how close to retirement for me is around the corner.

Alaska by Robert Swetz

Vegas Bob will be taking a 2 week vacation in Alaska around the middle of June 2019 ... Vegas Bob's 2 week vaction in Alaska

Alaska by Robert Swetz

Here are some wonderful photos I have taken over the years when I visit Alaska and I will be taking many more this summer on my next visit.

Alaska by Robert Swetz

I will be working another 2 years solid in construction in either NorCal or Las Vegas. After 2 years I will be taking 4-5 months off to play and enjoy Alaska with my wife Lin and work around 6-7 months of the year in construction to keep my Medical & Dental going 100% and still put money into my 401K and union pensions.

So for the last several months coming into the 2019 I have been doing nothing but daydreaming about beauitful Alaska. So many days when I'm leaving work I will say to the guys ... "I am one closer to retirement" ;o)

 

"Let The Day's Roll By"

Palmer Alaska by Robert Swetz 

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"Have a Wonderful Day"

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Comments (6)

Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Hi Bob... I'm simply in awe of these pictures... one is better than the next! As for retirement... no way for me... 

Apr 14, 2019 11:48 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good afternoon Robert Vegas Bob Swetz - the pictures are breathtaking and wonderful to have something to look forward to.

Apr 14, 2019 11:53 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

First off, Bob, let me say those are absolutely spectacular photos of your beloved Alaska! 

You remind me a little bit of the years leading up to what I thought would be my retirement in 2009.  I actually counted years, months and days.  However, a software company where I was at working had a layoff about 3 1/2 years shy of my goal.  They gave me a golden parachute, so I thought I would be able to kick back a bit.  It took me about 2 months before I went absolutely stir crazy.  So, be certain you have activities planned for your retirement days.  With those pictured scenes though, I can envision all kinds of wonderful shenanigans!

Apr 14, 2019 12:23 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Hello Myrl, first of all thanks for the feature to the photos group ;o)


And like you I had planned early in life around 20 years ago to retire early, but certain plans changed this from happening.


And as for going stir crazy ... well of all the years I have worked in my life it aveages out to approx 7 months per year in which I did most of my traveling on the months off when I was younger.


So that being said after I work solid for the next 2 years in construction I will only work approx 7 months per year and spend the summers in Alaska. So it won't be much different then my life has been most of  my life ... 

Apr 14, 2019 05:38 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

CONGRATULATIONS Vegas/California/Alaska Bob, on having this blog FEATURED in the PHOTOS group!

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Apr 14, 2019 12:24 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning VB.

I've retired twice now, for me I need to have something to do, so now I'm on my third retirement.  Will I ever fully retire? Not unless it's due to medical, otherwise I'll go as long as I can.  Have fun on your trip

Apr 15, 2019 01:37 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

HI Bob, 

My husband had a countdown clock from about 5 years out. It is a great feeling to start a new chapter in your life. 

Apr 15, 2019 04:45 PM