Friday, May 10, 2013
Life after my (first) retirement
On July 12, 2012, I officially left my 30 year career. This blog will be about that journey, everything that has happened since then, what I've learned, what I've experienced, what I've done. Some people call it retirement, I just say I'm between careers...even if I never have a second one. My hope is that as I post, you can learn from me and I can learn from you.
My first experience as a non-working human was...fear, anxiety and even nightmares. What was I supposed to do with myself? Everyone assured me it would be okay, but how does that ever work? Until I found "okay" for myself, it was meaningless.
The first day, I got up early, headed to my computer and sat there to "do something". I mean that's what I had been doing day after day, so sitting at my computer must be a good thing? But it just didn't feel the same. I had no reason to sit at my computer.
You know, this is what we all lived for, right? The ability to stay home and do whatever we want! But all I could think was...Do I matter anymore? Will I ever talk to another human being again? Where will I wear my clothes?
And then there's money.
So journey with me, let's have some fun and laugh and learn and maybe cry a little (but just a little)...let's go!
Linda
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Thanks for sharing your story! I will be glad to see glimpses of your journey!
ReplyDeleteLaura
Hope to retire myself in about two years - been following your posts on facebook about all your travels ... seems like you are busy having fun.
ReplyDeleteRetiring after years of service sure does change a lot, right Linda? Factors such as finances, activities to pass time, and health will surface but I believe you can manage through all of that. If in the case you have financial troubles, you can rely on trusted advisors anytime. Thanks for sharing and I wish you all the best in your future endeavors!
ReplyDeleteDebbie Fox @ Tereo Wealth
You've worked hard for 30 years, so you just really deserve to enjoy the life that you have right now. I know that you have a lot of things that you want to do. You have plans that you want to accomplish. But then indeed, there's money involved. Will you be able to support the lifestyle you want? I believe that you can do it, Linda! You just need to have the right plan for everything. Cheers to a good life!
ReplyDeleteMelody Rosenbaum @ Texas Retirement Specialists