[craigster59]

During the actors/writers strike I seriously considered hanging it up. The COVID pandemic and the new rules applied when returning to work made it extremely frustrating. Having to work on a stage with 60 other people in close proximity but divided into "zones" was a complete drag along with disinfecting every hand prop an actor touched.

Things have changed a lot and the fun and enthusiasm just doesn't seem to be there anymore. And the quality has also suffered in my opinion, just rushing along to get the project "in the can" so that you can move on and produce more content at a lower budget.

And when you find yourself working on a remake of a film you did early in your career, well that's a sign that can't be ignored.

I'm set financially, I golf and fish and have hobbies. My Wife will still work a few more years for Homeland Security so she has good medical. I also have medical and pension in retirement so I might take the plunge in August when I turn 65.

I just had two friends pass within this month who hadn't been retired more than 4 months. One was 62 and the other 67. I'd like to at least have a little playtime before "moving towards the light".