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Confused about dryer sheets
After 6 years of ER (quit my executive position at 50), I just found this forum, but have been thinking about such a site for years. When working, I of course had many colleagues with whom I could discuss work issues. Since then, really no one to discuss retirement issues (former colleagues don't want to hear it . . .). Until now -- Nice!
I'm happy not to ever work for anyone else again, and financially able to live in a vibrant area (half hour from San Francisco) with endless things to do. No kids, no mortgage. Wife and I travel a great deal, and enjoy our stay at home activities, too. For me, that means outdoor stuff, staying fit (better than I've been in 20+ years), cooking and eating better, reading and learning new subjects, paying attention to public affairs, etc. Lately, some volunteering at public schools -- closest thing to a "job" since retiring.
I've experienced a lot of the positives (mostly) and negatives (some) discussed elsewhere in the forum, without listing them here. Future discussions I may like to participate in: Though I wouldn't trade my new life for old, it still isn't . . . complete. Though I'm constantly busy, I feel I need something big to do. I'm considering options for starting a business -- not for money, but for the challenge and purpose it can provide. Or, maybe not . . .. The mental approach, and self-esteem issues, for most ER'd American men who had hard-driving careers are a big deal.
Life is good. How to maximize its rewards . . ..
I'm happy not to ever work for anyone else again, and financially able to live in a vibrant area (half hour from San Francisco) with endless things to do. No kids, no mortgage. Wife and I travel a great deal, and enjoy our stay at home activities, too. For me, that means outdoor stuff, staying fit (better than I've been in 20+ years), cooking and eating better, reading and learning new subjects, paying attention to public affairs, etc. Lately, some volunteering at public schools -- closest thing to a "job" since retiring.
I've experienced a lot of the positives (mostly) and negatives (some) discussed elsewhere in the forum, without listing them here. Future discussions I may like to participate in: Though I wouldn't trade my new life for old, it still isn't . . . complete. Though I'm constantly busy, I feel I need something big to do. I'm considering options for starting a business -- not for money, but for the challenge and purpose it can provide. Or, maybe not . . .. The mental approach, and self-esteem issues, for most ER'd American men who had hard-driving careers are a big deal.
Life is good. How to maximize its rewards . . ..