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Don't pay attention to what other people are telling you!
Have you run firecalc? and does the safe spend amount cover your budget? Be sure to include your pension and future ss income.
Take some time after you leave work to think about what YOU want to do.
If you want another job, look for one once the shock of leaving your 30 year employment has worn off. Maybe you only need/want a part time job or volunteer experience to get you out of the house and have some socialization.
Ernie Zelinski book "How to retire happy, wild and free" is a good read to get you thinking about life after work, living life on your terms and enjoying what you do.
Many folks are forced into early retirement through no fault of their own.
Take some time to decompress, think about what you want to do.
What did you envision in your retirement? Is there any reason you cannot start living that life now?
Have you run firecalc? and does the safe spend amount cover your budget? Be sure to include your pension and future ss income.
Take some time after you leave work to think about what YOU want to do.
If you want another job, look for one once the shock of leaving your 30 year employment has worn off. Maybe you only need/want a part time job or volunteer experience to get you out of the house and have some socialization.
Ernie Zelinski book "How to retire happy, wild and free" is a good read to get you thinking about life after work, living life on your terms and enjoying what you do.
Many folks are forced into early retirement through no fault of their own.
Take some time to decompress, think about what you want to do.
What did you envision in your retirement? Is there any reason you cannot start living that life now?