Semi retirement guilt You opinion
For those of you who are older and wiser, and have been there done that. What say you, have we made the right choice? Here is the deal, I am 58 dw 60, like you we have worked hard our whole life. ...
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Depending on your own makeup "semi-retirement" is a great way to transition yourself - and adds to the nest egg as you do it.
We both took early retirement 10 and 13 years ago - couldn't possibly think of going back - but - I had a bit of a tough time making the transition - the guilt you talk about is very real - I was lucky enough to get hired back for similar work on a 1/2 time basis for 4 years - worked out of my home on a schedule of my own choosing - it took that entire 4 years for me to wean myself of the need to be in-the-loop and involved in my chosen career. Once weaned it was clear sailing.
Now fully retired both of us have developed a strong need to "give back" - my wife has become one of the pillars in our church community - and I am a strong volunteer with a major charity.
Today I'd say we have achieved (for us) the perfect retirement - we spend a couple of months a year travelling, are able to spend very quality time with family, continue to contribute to our community in very enjoyable ways, each also have a hobby that we love, we have a great dog that keeps us involved in outdoor activities and we still have our health. What else is there?
Sounds to me like you are on the right track for you.
Jay
We both took early retirement 10 and 13 years ago - couldn't possibly think of going back - but - I had a bit of a tough time making the transition - the guilt you talk about is very real - I was lucky enough to get hired back for similar work on a 1/2 time basis for 4 years - worked out of my home on a schedule of my own choosing - it took that entire 4 years for me to wean myself of the need to be in-the-loop and involved in my chosen career. Once weaned it was clear sailing.
Now fully retired both of us have developed a strong need to "give back" - my wife has become one of the pillars in our church community - and I am a strong volunteer with a major charity.
Today I'd say we have achieved (for us) the perfect retirement - we spend a couple of months a year travelling, are able to spend very quality time with family, continue to contribute to our community in very enjoyable ways, each also have a hobby that we love, we have a great dog that keeps us involved in outdoor activities and we still have our health. What else is there?
Sounds to me like you are on the right track for you.
Jay
