Gentlemen of Leisure Don't Always Get Leisure

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I'm advocate for military retirees focusing on their finances so that they are not FORCED to work. I call this the Gentleman of Leisure lifestyle. But that doesn't mean that it's all fun and games. Obligations and major projects crop up that you still have to deal with.

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Note: The views expressed in this video are the presenter's and do not represent the policy or guidance of the Department of Defense or its subordinate elements.

[charlesharrington]

Yes Chuck, you are correct. I retired as a gentleman of leisure at the age of 39 as a Sr. NCO in 2000. When I get bored, I will often fly to London and visit Saville Row for a new bespoke suit. When in London, I stay at the Savoy. When that gets tiresome, I will travel to Monaco to take in the Formula one race and gamble at the casinos. Work? A new career? Ha! Leave that to the common folk. LOL

[EricDaMAJ]

As a Gentleman of Leisure I have those inconveniences from time to time. One of the trade offs for my freedom was a diminished standard of living going to a pension instead of a paycheck. Waking up promptly at 7 AM - and actually getting out of bed at 8 AM - compensates.

Life as a Gentleman of Leisure isn’t a life guaranteed free of drama, obstacles and frustration. But it’s a life where drama, obstacles and frustration aren’t guaranteed.

I wish you well in your kitchen drama.

[Moto-foody]

When I retired I thought that I was going to live the life of a country squire following pursuits that I enjoy and calling no man sir. Well that lasted 3 months when my wife (who worked from home before it was stylish) said, “dude, you gotta get a job, volunteer, take up a hobby, or do something that gets you out of the house. I love you, but there have to be a few hours a day that I don’t see you. You being home like this is driving both of us crazy.” She was right, I spent my career as a man of action and sitting around all day would have been a death sentence. As Jesus once said to me, “you gotta do something.” (Jesus and Lupita are the neighbors)

[MDavidW]

Thanks again Chuck! That’s my goal, but I too have been told I am not allowed to sit around the house all day.

[kroberts]

The volunteer community and family engagements is a vacuum of probono labor. I imagine normal folks with healthy social fabric can face requested tasker overload. Whereas, us hermits get to meander a few months between social commitments.

[andrewyoung]

I became a man of leisure a few years back. The plan was actually to go back to work after getting a degree in Human Rights Law in Ireland. That didn't work out and the allure of not reporting to work became irresistible. Quite a bit of my situation is due to luck; good health, good kids, European citizenship, Tricare Overseas availability among others. But you take advantage of the luck you are given. It involved a lot of looking at what was really important to us and what we actually needed to live on. So now we live on a small island in the Mediterranean and I play guitar and write. I volunteer with local charities and enjoy the lifestyle. There are drawbacks, you have to look harder for some products and things. But overall it works out.

[Ben-pzci]

Mr. Bureaucrat, don't let anyone tell you that TikTok influencer is not a respectable career.

[joyfulanomaly]

Chuck! Really!? “They want you to get a job!” That’s conspiracy clap trap! And quit the whining! Would you like some cheese to go with that wine? 😂

[intuitivesean]

Leave the usa and be a man of leisure I did