Retired - but going back to work - Page 2

deepwaterdotter · ‎03-09-2010

Maybe I am in the minority of early retirees, but I couldn't wait until my financial planner and I felt I could afford to retire. I had always wanted to be a literacy tutor, be more active in my church, and support local political candidates and initiatives. Retirement afforded me the time to channel my energy into these pursuits. Best of luck with your new job!

hoosieroriginal · ‎03-04-2012

@2blonde wrote:
@hoosieroriginal Ha! Getting up early (really early) is the part I still hate about working. At 67, I still work full-time because I need the interaction and I like to work, but when that clock goes off, and it's still dark outside......yukk! At 8-10 hrs/wk, I hope it's only a couple days, not 5 like me. If I didn't work, I think I'd become a lazy_ _ _, but the ideal for me would be 3-4 days/wk, maybe 20-30 hours. Wish I could have it that way!

@2blonde - It's only 2 days a week so that's going to be good. I stay really busy in the summer because of yard work, but it only takes a couple days a week.

SeaMaiden · ‎03-10-2010

@hoosieroriginal wrote:
@SeaMaiden wrote:
I retired 3 years ago in June. I would NEVER go back to work unless I absolutely had to do to finances or such. I value every minute of every day and would never waste a minute at a job I HAD TO BE AT AT A CERTAIN TIME OR PLACE again.

I cherish these days of long dog walks.... eating my meals relaxed and at whatever time I choose... going to bed when I want and getting up when I want... wearing what I want and not having to please anyone BUT MYSELF. Just doing what makes ME happy. Even if that is nothing at all!

I have never needed people to be around me to be happier. Maybe that is where we differ. I have had girlfriends that just never could enjoy their own quiet time and were always needing people. That is not me. Call me a hermit if you will. A happy hermit!
@SeaMaiden - I said I would never go back either. And yes, like you I am a total hermit, but I don't think it's healthy for me. I have my dogs, but I really miss having some "people" conversation.

@hoosieroriginal You know they say that staying in touch with people is healthier. So you are probably right in that regard. I am sure my not being social may dampen a longer life if I believe those studies. There are times I may go for a week with no human interaction at all... no phone either. I just do not miss it. I go to the store and say hello and smile..... that seems to be enought interaction for me. But, I have always been this way. People over the years have disappointed me for the most part and I find not having people expect things from me easier for me. If I want a conversation, I will go shopping.

ms traditional · ‎03-09-2010

thinking of it as "work" with all the have-to's is one thing. thinking of it as making a contribution, at your volition and choosing, that is a major motivation changer. for me.

cotton4me · ‎03-09-2010

I understand your conflicted feelings – enjoying your freedom but also needing more social interaction. It sounds like your part time hours will allow you to have the best of both worlds. You’ll probably get used to your new routine pretty quickly and enjoy the camaraderie of your new job. Good luck.

hoosieroriginal · ‎03-04-2012

@SeaMaiden wrote:
@hoosieroriginal wrote:
@SeaMaiden wrote:
I retired 3 years ago in June. I would NEVER go back to work unless I absolutely had to do to finances or such. I value every minute of every day and would never waste a minute at a job I HAD TO BE AT AT A CERTAIN TIME OR PLACE again.

I cherish these days of long dog walks.... eating my meals relaxed and at whatever time I choose... going to bed when I want and getting up when I want... wearing what I want and not having to please anyone BUT MYSELF. Just doing what makes ME happy. Even if that is nothing at all!

I have never needed people to be around me to be happier. Maybe that is where we differ. I have had girlfriends that just never could enjoy their own quiet time and were always needing people. That is not me. Call me a hermit if you will. A happy hermit!
@SeaMaiden - I said I would never go back either. And yes, like you I am a total hermit, but I don't think it's healthy for me. I have my dogs, but I really miss having some "people" conversation.
@hoosieroriginal You know they say that staying in touch with people is healthier. So you are probably right in that regard. I am sure my not being social may dampen a longer life if I believe those studies. There are times I may go for a week with no human interaction at all... no phone either. I just do not miss it. I go to the store and say hello and smile..... that seems to be enought interaction for me. But, I have always been this way. People over the years have disappointed me for the most part and I find not having people expect things from me easier for me. If I want a conversation, I will go shopping.

@SeaMaiden - I'm EXACTLY the way you are - I talk to no one during the day, no phone, I'm virtually a hermit. I'll see how it goes, I can always quit - going to try to ride it out until the end of the year. I have a small home improvement loan and really want to get that paid off. As a friend of mine used to say "you're dug in like an Alabama tick"!

2blonde · ‎03-10-2010

@hoosieroriginal wrote:
@2blonde wrote:
@hoosieroriginal Ha! Getting up early (really early) is the part I still hate about working. At 67, I still work full-time because I need the interaction and I like to work, but when that clock goes off, and it's still dark outside......yukk! At 8-10 hrs/wk, I hope it's only a couple days, not 5 like me. If I didn't work, I think I'd become a lazy_ _ _, but the ideal for me would be 3-4 days/wk, maybe 20-30 hours. Wish I could have it that way!
@2blonde - It's only 2 days a week so that's going to be good. I stay really busy in the summer because of yard work, but it only takes a couple days a week.

@hoosieroriginal Oh wow.......that's perfect! 2 days a week is enough to keep you "in the game," but not enough to stress you out

Laura loves cats!

joannecha · ‎04-06-2010

I've kind of done the same thing. Was working part-time (32 hours per week) at my local library; have been retired for 1.5 years and am now working on a per-need basis, as they have no back-up workers for vacations or illness. Last year, between Christmas & New Years, I worked almost 40 hours. It is kind of weird after this long of going to bed & getting up when I feel like it, but it's been a nice little cushion on the budget. Try it out & see how it goes. You can always go back to retired.

MaggieMack · ‎10-01-2014

When my DH passed eight years ago, I sold our business, it was his passion, not mine, although I spent more hours there than anyone. Since then, I have taken some additional work on just to keep me out in the world and my brain working. A little graphic design, a little bookkeeping, nothing I have to fret about at the end of the day. These jobs are always on my time, when I am available, when I want to schedule my work. It works great for me.

@SeaMaiden, I could have written your posts! Never lonely, never bored. Just at peace with the life I have carved out in this world.

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. - Aesop

SeaMaiden · ‎03-10-2010

@hoosieroriginal I wish you nothing but the best! Getting that loan paid off may just make it all worth it. Then you can be home and enjoy that home improvement you worked so hard to pay off. My hats off to you and many blessings!