Hi : You sound alot like me, although I am a few years older. I worked the same job for 30 years, was bored to death, but worked 7 days a week for the past 7 years just to make sure I could retire with enough money. (and to fund my daughters education without going into debt). Anyway I retired "cold turkey" May 1st.(7 days a week to 0). Don't hesitate to retire, you will adapt in no time. I got up at the same time the first week, and took an hour long walk, came home and called the boy's at work and bul s#$^^%# for a few minutes then got busy doing things around the house. By week 2, I was getting up later and calling the guys about every other day. It's been a month and a half now and I'm usually up and running by about 9:30 wether I have anything planned or not. I called the guys at work yesterday, it's been awhile since I've talked to them, I'm going to go back for a visit next week when they have a health fair and all the retiree's are invited. I can't even imagine getting up at 5am and rushing around trying to get ready to leave for work, I would probably have a stroke. All I can say is , when it's time to go, you will know!!!!!