Can you tell me about your 50s?

CPT Joseph K Murdock — Fri, 10 Jun 2016 17:40:48 -0400

I just turned 50 and wonder if some cataclysmic events occur in the 50s. Perhaps it's buying a Harley, finding the money for your favorite beer, or traveling. Does a certain itch arise that propels your life, and I am not talking about an STD.

Response by Sgt Tom Cunnally made Jun 10 at 2016 5:50 PM

Sgt Tom Cunnally — Fri, 10 Jun 2016 17:50:31 -0400

I was let go by Loral on my 56th birthday and it was tough finding another job then at 50+ years old. I changed careers and became a Personal Trainer at 24hr Fitness and then Gold's Gym for 20 years.

I would suggest taking care of yourself at 50 by working out and sticking to a good diet. It will pay off dividends in your 60s and 70s...

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 10 at 2016 6:59 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Jun 2016 18:59:47 -0400

At 46 I stepped out of my comfort zone, working in Personnel. Bought a Harley, met the locale go to aftermarket Harley shop owner. Helped him out in his shop for 3 years. Upon the closure of the shop owner went to work for Harley Davidson. 2 years later I get a call form him to come and apply for Technician job. Was hired and received Harley Davidson's PHD Certification. Worked there for 5 years. Great job, follow you instinct. Remember shoulda, woulda, coulda.

Response by MSG Pat Colby made Jun 10 at 2016 9:46 PM

MSG Pat Colby — Fri, 10 Jun 2016 21:46:56 -0400

Stay physically active. My Avi here is a bike I built so my Son and I could do the RAGBRAI (google it).

Just today, I set up an obstacle course at a local Park for our Town Festival. Pretty much a 12 hour day of running back and forth. Spent the past few months making the obstacles.

"Rugged Maniac" Mud run in less than 2 months...

Response by TSgt Anthony White made Jun 11 at 2016 6:25 AM

TSgt Anthony White — Sat, 11 Jun 2016 06:25:46 -0400

For me nothing changed, if I wanted something and had the money....I got it. My wife and myself still travel....we just do what we want. I have never used the excuse "Well I'm 50 now" but that's just me,

Response by Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 16 at 2016 1:33 AM

Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 01:33:39 -0400

Got divorced from a serial addict; started and finished a Master's degree; learned how to box and bench press; got over my fear of flying; earned enough money to retire carefully; met (and almost married) a Navy "bad boy" vet who ended up prison; learned how to run successful a multi-year charity campaign - I think there's more, but you get the idea :D