Retired ladies - so, how is it? Will I adjust OK? - Page 4

tarsmom · ‎03-21-2010

@chiclets wrote:
Seems as though you are a person who is concentrating on your retirement and it does not seem as though it is going to get here as fast as you would like.

Retirement will be what you elect it to be. If you plan on moving then concentrate on where and start looking at places to live.

You can not plan your day now because that day is not here. It will take some time to adjust to, and it probably will feel strange at first not having that routine. Look at it this way, retirement is the puberty stage of being older, adjusting to life.

When I retired I missed the interactions with people, not so much my co workers.
I went to places on my own and met new people. I did not become a couch potato, not my thing.

The day will come when you retire, so relax there is just so much you can plan ahead.

Thank you for your perspective. I don't mean to appear so anxious but I'm tired of being tired at the end of each day. We've been so busy at work that we eat at our desk 90% of the time and that's hard. I know it will be here before I know it!

jpie · ‎06-21-2010

Retirement is tops! 10 a.m hair appointment, yes please. Having the county inspector out to check the water heater or AC installation, no worries about having to sit around and wait for a four hour time window during the week, yes please.

Shopping in the middle of the day when it isn't crowded with (as many) screaming kids and parents at their wits-end, yes please. Sleeping in on a rainy day, yes please. Going to the gym when it is not the 9 to 5 crowd, yes please!

Traveling when you want, yes please! Helping others when they need help with a ride to the doctors or making them delicious meals, absolutely!

I love my retired life. So much freedom and I am no longer sleep deprived.

Drythe · ‎07-09-2011

@tarsmom

Was curious about your nickname, as I am a NC native, and thought it might have something to do with the state. Your son being here explains it!

You, are correct, there are SO many moving here that the beautiful stands of woods, and the pristine shores are pretty much a thing of the past. To me it has become very crowded, but still it is my home, and from experience know I belong here.

Still work, but for myself, which is wonderful! Being in charge of your OWN time is the best. I think we each make our own way, and are all different, so look around and see what really calls to you in terms of investing your time going forward.

Good wishes to you and your DH,

"Animals are not my whole world, but they have made my world whole" ~ Roger Caras

alliswell · ‎07-12-2012

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reiki604 · ‎03-09-2010

I retired 4 years ago when I was 61. My job was 3-4 days a week over the weekends and I was responsible for all the patients and nurses in the field. I did this for 9 years with not a word of support or encouragement. Even knowing that was upper management behavior for all my coworkers it didn't make it any less stressful. DH was still working so we sat down and had some very serious discussions. We decided we could handle it if I retired so I did. It took almost a year to decompress. Give yourself a period of time to just let the stresses of the job float away. It will take as long as it takes.

I love being retired. I am not answerable to any authority figure and no one holds my livlihood in their hand. DH has recently retired so we've started traveling. Sometimes together, sometimes not. It depends on our interest in the destination. Even with health issues, I feel there's a lot waiting for me to discover and to learn and do all the things I ever thought about or at least try.

Wishing you a joyful journey!!!!!!

'I refuse to engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed man'.......Unknown

Zaimee · ‎07-17-2019

Love this. Will add to the poem for my sister’s surprise retirement party on Wednesday.I am flying up to NYC this Wednesday.She doesn’t know I’m coming!

Veridoc · ‎07-18-2018

Yesterday was my 2 year anniversary of retirement. I have loved every minute of it. I live on Veridoc time, not work time. It's very liberating to say the least. I can enjoy 3 hr lunches with the girls in the middle of the week, I can shop at Walmart at 10am when everybody else is at work.

I won't lie, it was an adjustment at first. Three weeks in I was convinced I made a mistake. Took a trip with my sister and she knocked sense into me. Now it's basically I get paid to stay home and play. I don't even have to think about turning in a leave request if I want to go somewhere for a few days. All of my financial needs are met. I don't need to be concerned about work clothes and shoes. I have found the simpler things in life are most satisfying.

Every day is a gift. Why not enjoy this time you have with your DH and family and friends.

Goodie2shoes · ‎04-30-2012

I feel sooo blessed! I am a retired nurse, retired at age 66. I turned 69 yesterday still in my right mind although sometimes I wonder because I do forget more I am truly enjoying retirement, found a wonderful man right after I retired, he pays for us to travel and I have been to places I never thought I would. Just sold my home and downsized to a luxury apartment and I love it ! I have 2 grandsons, 19 and 3 yrs old. I babysit the 3 yr old for a couple of hrs a day, he is starting back in preschool next week so there will be more free time for me. My advice is to make sure your finances are in order, find something to do that you enjoy and live your life to the fullest. I am a cancer survivor but I WILL need to have a right knee replacement next month (left one done a few yrs ago) Once back on my feet, I plan to live life to the fullest and continue to give thanks to the Lord above. Best of luck to you !

tarsmom · ‎03-21-2010

@Drythe wrote:
@tarsmom

Was curious about your nickname, as I am a NC native, and thought it might have something to do with the state. Your son being here explains it!

You, are correct, there are SO many moving here that the beautiful stands of woods, and the pristine shores are pretty much a thing of the past. To me it has become very crowded, but still it is my home, and from experience know I belong here.

Still work, but for myself, which is wonderful! Being in charge of your OWN time is the best. I think we each make our own way, and are all different, so look around and see what really calls to you in terms of investing your time going forward.

Good wishes to you and your DH,

Thank you for your kind words - actually Tar was my black lab that passed away 10 years ago - I've been "tarsmom" for awhile! Funny that it has something to do with NC! I am living each day of course but can't help but count down my days!

Tyak · ‎01-26-2013

We've been retired for 18 years and we did move from the mid atlantic states to the desert SW. My no. 1 bit of advice to new retirees is if you intend to travel, do it! Don't put it on the back burner, telling yourself that you'll do it in a couple years because a couple years turns into never in our case and now, because of health problems, we can't do it. That is our biggest regret.