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what did they have you do? crafts? read shelves? data entry?

thinking i may try the eliptical again as im still not up to walking for longer than 30mins since my foot surgery this past May How did you get up to speed? did you try manually or with a program? for how long? what incline? speed? How often are you on it now?

Im thinking of getting a parttime job even though I have a 72T set up. Part for something to do, part for spending money. I may apply at WalMart but not sure how they are to work for. I have 10yrs fulltime library experience so also thinking of a bookstore but its farther distance. Where have...

another $16,000 lost this month! when will it end?

Went to foot doctor yesterday (had surgery May 22nd). He suggested I do more flexibility exercises (yoga, pilates). Said he knows Im doing enough weight training (told him instructor suggested I cut back to every other day). And doc knows Im doing enough cardio (every time I see him I ask how...

Very new at early retirement. Think each season will give me a different routine. Not like Im going to a friends pool in the winter! What are you looking forward to in the fall? apple picking? day trips w/no crowds? vacation? hikes w/less heat?

ever been verbally attacked by someone jealous of your early retirement? ever feel guilty for not working while spouse is still working?

Been raining all week. Due to surgery recovery this summer has not been what I anticipated. Been out of work since May 21st - 6wks sick leave, 4wks vacation then "early retirement" kicks in August 1st. Been raining all week so Ive been in the house doing some cleaning, watching Lifetime, etc. Im...

but not so good when you realize its your last ever from them Went to work for my weekly paycheck. Found they also had individual checks for my next 3wks of vacation. Then Im finished- no more checks from them. Its time to start my 72t

Love doing step as it burns more calories Im 8wks postop from bunion/osteo/screw in my left foot. Last night I did a step class (well 1st 1/2 was step). I kept it low impact (no jumping, no bending toes, etc) but still worked up a sweat. I missed that - think I'll become a gym rat in my "early...

lost over $35,000 in that one month alone! May was a small gain

hmmm should i even entertain this thought? and if yes, how did you get over it?

About a week ago I got a doctors note saying I can workout upper body but nothing too strenuous on the bottom half. Had bunion/osteootomy/screw 7wks ago. Im doing Group Power classes. I do extra squats when they do lunges, staying off the toes. Want to work back up to Step classes. Ive done...

Staying home during "vacation". Some days have plans, others dont. Instead of feeling bad that Im home on "vacation" chilling/reading/etc (and whats wrong with that anyways?) Im thinking I have time to spread out my vacation. I can always do beach, hikes, day trips, etc once Im "retired"...

Last day of work was May 21st. Been out on sick time 6wks till this past weekend. Now Im into 4wks vacation time and then Early Retirement will begin. Im finding it hard to give myself permission, tell myself its ok to relax. Thats all I Need to do in life at the moment - RELAX Did it take a...

Im thinking I'm going to be needing something to drive me now that Ive given up my paid job. Thinking maybe get more involved in working out (but first need docs approval as I just had foot surgery 6wks ago) maybe volunteer? What have you found for a reason to keep going, what drives you now?

Had surgery May 22nd, been out on sick time. Work has known Im not returing. Handed in my formal resignation yesterday. Will be paid through July 17 (sick and vacation time). Then Im set up with a 72T from Fidelity. Lets hope it all works out. Maybe instead of looking at the market daily I...

just came home from my last day at work they gave me a little party, gifts, etc - patrons came by to say "see you outside the library" (due at the hospital at 530 in the morning for 730am surgery)

then the following day I go for surgery will wait to celebrate

Im getting there. It will be a very slow start for me. Last working day is May 21st. Having bunionectomy/osteootomy May 22nd. My ER will be slow starting (I hear it is for alot of ppl anyways, catching up on sleep). Not sure when I can shower, walk, etc Willing to give myself 10days on the...

I'll be out of work 6wks due to surgery before going into my ER. So my daily life will be totally different during this time anyways. I'll look forward to the days when I can really say Im in ER. How long did it take you to adjust/get into a nonwork routine?

I have not handed in my final written resignation. Will not do that till Im finished w/surgery. Having surgery May 22nd - want to wait till after that to give written notice. Early retirement date will be July 14. Most likely due to surgery recovery I will not be returning and May 21 will be my...

Looking forward to my early retirement date of July 14 However before I get there I need bunionectomy/osteootomy May 22nd. Per doc I'll have 4-6wks limited activity followed by another 4-6wks before full use. Then I can start my "early retirement" even though it will be past my ER date. On the...

how did you go from weekly paycheck to monthly 72T? how did you change your banking, pocket money, etc? I'm starting to do this July 15 - any adjustment tips appreciated - thanks

Im "early retiring" in 14 days (whos counting?) Actually going in for foot surgery and wont be returning to work I recently joined lots of different groups, learning new things, lots of new interests I was talking to someone the other day who said "well you do need money to do things, you'll get...