For those that are retired - Page 5

LindaSal · ‎05-15-2014

@pprmntstx My life has changed a bit but not extreme since Covid. On a routine day I would get up early, enjoy coffee with my hubby and then do my workout. After that shower and have a light breakfast. He goes on his laptop and me the desktop and we fiddle a while with our emails, visit here, pay any upcoming bills, etc. Some days we do Tai Chi together or go for a walk to change up our workouts. We both enjoy reading and cooking also. I generally like to cut up my veggies and get my ingredients situated in the early afternoon so I am prepped for dinner, just easier that way. Before you know it it's time to cook and have my initial glass of wine!

The day does go by fast! We are generally busy just with household stuff/errands and we take care of MIL's finances and bring her supplies at her assisted living each week........no visitation here, just have to drop off boxes of supplies she needs such as any toiletries, paper products etc.

I do miss seeing friends and especially my adult kids. We are avid travelers so that has been a total bummer but there is hope on the horizon. I am fortunate to have retired young as my hubby is a bit older than I. I never take one day for granted, I enjoy them all

SeaMaiden · ‎03-10-2010

exciting? No. The past 7 years have just been really day by day.... I have a routine I like to stick with.... kind of in a rut. Now with the pandemic I rarely leave the house. I use to at least go out shopping for fun once a week... get dressed etc... now pretty much stay in PJs all day... go for a dog walk or do a bit of yard work.... but that is all.

I am not complaining at all... it is MUCH MUCH MUCH better that working!!!!!!

pprmntstx · ‎12-15-2017

@Desert Lily

@Desert Lily wrote:
I just finished writing my 10th novel last weekend. I upload my novels to Kindle. I started using a pen name when I was working and still do. I think the word "retirement" is different for everyone. I retired from my regular job earlier than I wanted to due to COVID. But that doesn't mean I've stopped being productive, creative, involved in the community, or having goals.

I'm curious; @pprmntstx why are you wondering about what retired people do? How is your day? Are you considering retiring from a job? If so, how do you see your day changing from working at your job to retiring? There are so many choices, and the possibilities are endless.

Desert Lily,

I am retirement age and still working 3 days a week. Since after college, I've always worked. I like working, but I'd like to restructure my life while I'm in good health. So far, the thought of being completely retired scares me. I was wondering what all that are retired are doing. Of course, it might not be fair to ask this question during Covid.

tansy · ‎01-02-2011

@pprmntstx wrote:
@Desert Lily
@Desert Lily wrote:
I just finished writing my 10th novel last weekend. I upload my novels to Kindle. I started using a pen name when I was working and still do. I think the word "retirement" is different for everyone. I retired from my regular job earlier than I wanted to due to COVID. But that doesn't mean I've stopped being productive, creative, involved in the community, or having goals.

I'm curious; @pprmntstx why are you wondering about what retired people do? How is your day? Are you considering retiring from a job? If so, how do you see your day changing from working at your job to retiring? There are so many choices, and the possibilities are endless.
Desert Lily,
I am retirement age and still working 3 days a week. Since after college, I've always worked. I like working, but I'd like to restructure my life while I'm in good health. So far, the thought of being completely retired scares me. I was wondering what all that are retired are doing. Of course, it might not be fair to ask this question during Covid.

I don't think you are getting a true picture of retirement with the pandemic, @pprmntstx.

pprmntstx · ‎12-15-2017

@tansy I know, you're right!

FatCatinCT · ‎07-14-2019

I was forced to retire after a work related injury at just 45 years old (63 now).

At first I was bored, living out in the country where it was a half hour to anywhere I would rarely go out and when I did it would be an all day affair, only if I felt up to it.

After a few years I bought a laptop off the Q and happened to do my genetic testing around the same time. I spent three plus years researching, taking classes on genetics and just soaked in everything I could. Hubby would leave for work and I would be on the laptop all day long, stopping in time to get dinner going.

Fast forward to 2017, hubby's dream was always to retire at 59 1/2 so he could access his 401k and after living 30 years in the home he had built for me, we moved out of the country across state to be near our two grandchildren who are now 6 and 4. We moved and two weeks later he gave his notice and retired. OMG, to get used to a new home and area and then have him home...words cannot express lol. My routine was shot to H ell, and it was a long road to get settled in.

Long story short, I never really knew how I would feel day by day and this routine had been fine for me. When I felt up to it, I'd go out and about but after having the stroke, it took its toll.

Moral of the story, if you have your health retirement can be fun and exciting. For me, not so much, living day to day, one day at a time.

Desert Lily · ‎06-24-2011

Hi @pprmntstx Planning what you'd like to do might take away most of the uneasiness about retirement. Life after retirement from a regular job can be anything that you want it to be. Things worth considering could be: activities that interest you (hobbies, travel, volunteering, working from home, taking classes, etc.), maintaining or creating social connections, financial matters, deciding what's important to you, having more time with family & friends, and so on.

tobes · ‎08-02-2010

@Kachina624 Same here Kachina ....try to get out of the house at least three times a week if not more, but I feel as though I have lost a year of my life.

sceniccoast · ‎03-09-2010

@aroc3435

I can certainly tell retirement came at the right time for you & you're totally appreciating it at this time in your life. I'm happy for you.

I'm planning on 3/21 for my retirement at 65. For me, I'd like a month just to determine where it takes me with goals I have & just having "my time."

jeanlake · ‎03-10-2010

Hubs retired in January as his parents moved to a senior facility. He sold their home and pays their bills. Shops for them and drives them places. They call 5 times a day. So we've put home projects on hold. We're helping single son as he raises sons by himself. Three days in childcare and we assist with other two days. This helps son financially as he just purchased a home. Covid19 virus has limited our travel. Our flight attendant daughter is furloughed and back home half the time while sharing apartment in NJ with flight attendants. They're staying hopeful.

I'm working 6 hrs/day 5 days/wk. 2 days on campus and 3 days monitoring emails and working from home. Second career. Retired from FT career in 2012 so I guess I'm semi-retired. Feeling pulled from several directions so I will retire before summer 2021. I enjoy my great job, but it's time.

Ceased volunteer work, going to gym, brick and mortar church and most travel during 2020 - looking forward to doing all this again in 2021.

"I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees." Henry David Thoreau