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Hey malaise Mar 2017 #1
It's a double edged sword yeoman6987 Mar 2017 #2
I would LOVE for someone else to take this job DFW Mar 2017 #6
Those requirements are tough. It takes a special person like yourself yeoman6987 Mar 2017 #9
I think you're too hard on us DFW Mar 2017 #17
If you want a polyglot with an EU work permit Warpy Mar 2017 #34
I don't THINK I'm a myth (though conceivably ugly enough to be mistaken for a hairy frog) DFW Mar 2017 #40
Happy Birthday! panader0 Mar 2017 #3
Don't jump the gun! DFW Mar 2017 #7
I retired two Septembers back malaise Mar 2017 #10
If I did that, I'd be gone within a month DFW Mar 2017 #12
You'd be surprised malaise Mar 2017 #14
I thought that when I was retired due to disability in 2001 alfredo Mar 2017 #39
Oh yeah others have mentioned it but definitely sign up for Medicare now yeoman6987 Mar 2017 #11
I will be back in Dallas in 3 weeks DFW Mar 2017 #13
Ditto BamaRefugee Mar 2017 #32
I see where you suggest Healthnet may cover overseas Medicare expenses. Is t peacebuzzard Mar 2017 #41
I can't give you an authoritative answer but BamaRefugee Mar 2017 #74
I'll have my office check this out DFW Mar 2017 #103
Medicare at 65, SSI at 66. Jim Beard Mar 2017 #25
Congratulations! TexasTowelie Mar 2017 #4
Luckier than some, anyway. I realize that. DFW Mar 2017 #20
If you wait until 70 to retire, you will get an additional 8% per year until 70. Thats an extra Jim Beard Mar 2017 #28
Sounds like a plan DFW Mar 2017 #29
If you're ever planning on coming back to the US, you should sign up at least pnwmom Mar 2017 #5
I have heard that, too DFW Mar 2017 #8
if your job provides insurance, you can't get Medicare Hamlette Mar 2017 #23
On paper it does DFW Mar 2017 #30
I have Medicare A&B and am also on my husband's policy LeftInTX Mar 2017 #61
odd, maybe I got it wrong. Or maybe because it is government health care? Hamlette Mar 2017 #63
I'm glad that pnwmom BlueMTexpat Mar 2017 #50
That is a lot to digest, thanks! DFW Mar 2017 #66
I think that Dusseldorf will only refer you BlueMTexpat Mar 2017 #87
Medicare part A doesn't cost much but it is limited, Medicare Part B only pays 80% Jim Beard Mar 2017 #35
That must be a typo... llmart Mar 2017 #43
You are correct, it is $201 a MONTH. My mistake. Jim Beard Mar 2017 #64
I got the AARP/United Health Care brochure in my mail sent from Dallas DFW Mar 2017 #67
Happy happy, DFW! longship Mar 2017 #15
Happy Birthday DFW! Boomerproud Mar 2017 #16
Thank YOU for finding them to be so! n/t DFW Mar 2017 #18
Hey - wait a minute KT2000 Mar 2017 #19
Noted, thanks DFW Mar 2017 #21
You'll get over 100% OldHippieChick Mar 2017 #86
Happy Birthday, DFW! octoberlib Mar 2017 #22
Very valid question DFW Mar 2017 #26
I never did become 60. But I did celebrate my 5th birthday for the 12th time --- struggle4progress Mar 2017 #24
That sounds like an art unto itself DFW Mar 2017 #27
I 'm 57 and I could retire tomorrow if I wanted to... brooklynite Mar 2017 #31
Being bored to death is a horrible way to go DFW Mar 2017 #33
Happy Birthday, my dear DFW! CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2017 #36
You won't BELIEVE what my daughters got me DFW Mar 2017 #68
Wow, how amazing! I hope you can go very soon. CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2017 #94
We're going to try to steal the time in May DFW Mar 2017 #97
Social Security Mollyann Mar 2017 #37
I LOVE Being Retired, and I Think You Will Too JetFuel Mar 2017 #38
More travel is the one thing that MIGHT lure me into walking away. DFW Mar 2017 #42
It sounds like you are lucky to be working at an AJT Mar 2017 #44
I don't intend to retire for now DFW Mar 2017 #73
The key is clear Egnever Mar 2017 #85
You are SO COOL!! cilla4progress Mar 2017 #45
A wise man or woman said, "No one lies on their death bed saying, I wish I had worked more." Hoyt Mar 2017 #46
You are probably right about the last part DFW Mar 2017 #75
If your healthy work until 70-75. sarcasmo Mar 2017 #47
Happy birthday, DFW. Long life and improved health to you and your wife. Keep posting, too! Hekate Mar 2017 #48
Thanks Hekate! DFW Mar 2017 #76
Happy birthday, DFW. yardwork Mar 2017 #49
I hope that you've had a very happy birthday! greatauntoftriplets Mar 2017 #51
You are not getting older your life is just getting longer . Enjoy your birthday and keep on truckin lunasun Mar 2017 #52
Happy Birthday, Peace to YOU! furtheradu Mar 2017 #53
I am facing a similar situation peacebuzzard Mar 2017 #54
Happy Birthday DFW LittleGirl Mar 2017 #55
I turn 62 in late June of this year. MarianJack Mar 2017 #56
Happy Birthday DFW..!! PoiBoy Mar 2017 #57
what now? rtracey Mar 2017 #58
Happy Birthday!! Docreed2003 Mar 2017 #59
Congratulations on turning 65! PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2017 #60
Happy Birthday 🎂 gwheezie Mar 2017 #62
I've only been doing this job for 42 years DFW Mar 2017 #77
My father worked till he was 78 ornotna Mar 2017 #65
My father also worked until he was 78 DFW Mar 2017 #71
I'd like to know if you receive any actionable suggestions Mr. Ected Mar 2017 #69
I think it's different everywhere here. DFW Mar 2017 #78
I hold a German passport but am considering a move to the Netherlands in the future Mr. Ected Mar 2017 #80
The German passport MIGHT help you in Germany if you're over 65 DFW Mar 2017 #83
WOW - I am aghast BlueMTexpat Mar 2017 #88
The Germans figured I was a bad insurance risk DFW Mar 2017 #89
Not sure who told you that regular Medicare pays OldHippieChick Mar 2017 #70
I heard that from people who asked my particular situaton DFW Mar 2017 #79
Keep your work up for as long as you want, but get a bit more serious about self-preservation. NBachers Mar 2017 #72
Thanks for that DFW Mar 2017 #82
Happy Birthday! steve2470 Mar 2017 #81
You know where to find us! n/t DFW Mar 2017 #84
Here is the birthday card my wife left me to open today. DFW Mar 2017 #90
one day I hope to meet a woman as awesome as your wife steve2470 Mar 2017 #95
Don't think I don't know it! DFW Mar 2017 #98
You should definately sign up for Medicare and you don't need an Advantage Plan. Liberal In Texas Mar 2017 #91
Thanks for the HB wishes DFW Mar 2017 #92
Wow. Liberal In Texas Mar 2017 #93
It was only my second ambulance ride, and they both cost about the same DFW Mar 2017 #104
Wishing you a most Happy Birthday, my friend! Rhiannon12866 Mar 2017 #96
Thanks, Rhiannon! DFW Mar 2017 #99
That sounds like a wonderful birthday! Rhiannon12866 Mar 2017 #100
It was indeed tha! DFW Mar 2017 #101
Wow! Kudos to your wife! Rhiannon12866 Mar 2017 #102
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