TracyJ
Confused about dryer sheets
I, like many folks on the board, worked for Mega Corp, in banking. I had a high level job, which for many years I loved and I accumulated a decent nest egg which, according to the calculators I have used, I cannot outlive. No debt, no kids, a nice house and medium seven figures of liquid assets. My wife works and will for a couple more years.
I experienced all the crap that Mega Corp bestowed on many of us and a couple years ago, said "screw it". To be fair, when the taxpayers have to bail out a whole industry, one shouldn't expect the medicine to be delicious. But, it stopped being fun for me so, knowing I could retire, I bailed out.
I ended up having other opportunities and worked in a couple of similar jobs. but, I never could get as engaged in work as earlier in my career. And, I had plenty of time off between engagements to experience the joys of working on the house, going to the gym whenever I want and for as long as I like. I enjoy my freedom but, inside I feel like I should still be working.....at least for a few more years.
I know, sounds goofy but maybe I'm not ready to retire. Problem is I'm not sure if I want to work. I am now sixty and have been offered a well paying position which, three years ago, I would have jumped all over. Now, I'm not sure I have the energy and I'm uncertain if I should accept or back away. At my age, this may be my last shot. But, at the same time, I haven't been able to feel as fulfilled, when not working, as others who have retired and posted, here on this board, of their new found satisfaction.
I feel as though I have one foot in the working world and the other in retirement but am comfortable in neither.
Anyone else feeling anything remotely similar and, if so, can you offer advice?
I experienced all the crap that Mega Corp bestowed on many of us and a couple years ago, said "screw it". To be fair, when the taxpayers have to bail out a whole industry, one shouldn't expect the medicine to be delicious. But, it stopped being fun for me so, knowing I could retire, I bailed out.
I ended up having other opportunities and worked in a couple of similar jobs. but, I never could get as engaged in work as earlier in my career. And, I had plenty of time off between engagements to experience the joys of working on the house, going to the gym whenever I want and for as long as I like. I enjoy my freedom but, inside I feel like I should still be working.....at least for a few more years.
I know, sounds goofy but maybe I'm not ready to retire. Problem is I'm not sure if I want to work. I am now sixty and have been offered a well paying position which, three years ago, I would have jumped all over. Now, I'm not sure I have the energy and I'm uncertain if I should accept or back away. At my age, this may be my last shot. But, at the same time, I haven't been able to feel as fulfilled, when not working, as others who have retired and posted, here on this board, of their new found satisfaction.
I feel as though I have one foot in the working world and the other in retirement but am comfortable in neither.
Anyone else feeling anything remotely similar and, if so, can you offer advice?