Initially it was identity loss. When people ask you what you're doing, the answer may require us to scratch our heads, as everyone expects you to have a job title. Now I have found some thoughts provoking answers: I don't need to work and I only do the things I enjoy, which is something I describe here:
I'm a 76 year old CPA. I have retained a few very long term clients. One who is certainly FI, is now faced with "What do I do now?" His life and business had been complex and intellectually demanding. Now... he is gradually letting that go. He has no real hobbies (high end race car driving is fading away with age), he did not go to 'church', and has no hobbies, gardens or 'group of friends.' What do I suggest to him at our meeting in two weeks? (I personally am filled with activities - solid intellectual pursuits with others is wonderful.)
Very thoughtful piece, thanks! I am in retirement and I do appreciate the statement "happy people tend to stay happy in retirement, and unhappy people tend to stay unhappy". The one exception is if your unhappiness is having your soul drained by working for a large corporation-run medical practice. Words cannot describe how liberating it is to be free of that.
Great reality check on taxes!!!
Initially it was identity loss. When people ask you what you're doing, the answer may require us to scratch our heads, as everyone expects you to have a job title. Now I have found some thoughts provoking answers: I don't need to work and I only do the things I enjoy, which is something I describe here:
https://freedomforpurpose.substack.com/p/building-a-life-on-our-own-terms?r=7z87kw&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
I'm a 76 year old CPA. I have retained a few very long term clients. One who is certainly FI, is now faced with "What do I do now?" His life and business had been complex and intellectually demanding. Now... he is gradually letting that go. He has no real hobbies (high end race car driving is fading away with age), he did not go to 'church', and has no hobbies, gardens or 'group of friends.' What do I suggest to him at our meeting in two weeks? (I personally am filled with activities - solid intellectual pursuits with others is wonderful.)
It’s never too late to make friends and try new hobbies!
Very thoughtful piece, thanks! I am in retirement and I do appreciate the statement "happy people tend to stay happy in retirement, and unhappy people tend to stay unhappy". The one exception is if your unhappiness is having your soul drained by working for a large corporation-run medical practice. Words cannot describe how liberating it is to be free of that.