abbadabba's Journal, 12 May 22

I loved it and am glad I didn'twork up till the day I die like some people I know.  

You'll be fine 😊 Nearly every retired person I know loves it. I'll be joining you in 630 days...not that I'm counting... 

Oh- I didn't realize you were stressed about it. I hope you love it!  

I taught school for many years and loved my job! I still worked 5 years after my husband retired because I wasn't ready. After a few difficult years I decided it was time and I never looked back! I often wonder how I got all the stuff I needed to do while working cuz I'm busy all the time now.. I think you will love it! 

Yes, you will be more than fine!! Enjoy!! I have 6 years left. Ready now just due to the stress of my career. 

It took me a little time to accept retirement, HOWEVER, for me ... I replaced working for other to working for me. I started organizing and planning a different daily routine. I now do things that interest me. I enjoy many different activities that I never had time to do while working. Now I enjoy filling my days with walking, hiking, gardening, crafts and weekly get togethers with family and friends. Joining a GYM is next on my list after a bit of travel. Accept your new way of living and enjoy!  

I worried about it also but I haven't regretted a day of retirement. In fact it was a blessing in disguise. I was able to spend time with two very important people but that I have lost since. If I had been working I wouldn't have made the time needed to be with them, help with them when they got sick and to get to know them better. It's a gift. I was a teacher and thought I would miss co-workers and kids. I literally mourned doing it while I was making the decision. My husband talked me into doing it early because thing at work were getting so stressful. I have not looked back - it was the best decision I had made in a very long time. Do what you love - do what you feel a passion for and you'll always be busy. I run out of time to do what I need to do. Never a dull moment.  

Congratulations! I hope you will enjoy the last day at work. And to new beginnings! 

Congratulations Abbadabba.  

Happy last day 

Have a great last day of work! 

Congratulations and I will be thinking about you! 

change is often scary and working a job long term, you have a routine but the future of hopefully less stress awaits! I'm not retirement eligible yet but have been working a stressful job for 25 plus years now, so I get that you are worried but it's probably going to be a wonderful change! best of luck!  

I retired at age 70 after 25 years. I missed work (not stressful) but did not miss the two hours a day commute in heavy traffic. The commute was too stressful. I had planned to work until 75, as my sister a nurse had done. You will enjoy retirement. Just go for it with gusto.  

My wife was also very worry about retirement, but I talked her into it. She has de-stressed, relaxed, gotten healthier, and lost weight. She exercises regularly, makes healthier food choices and is just enjoying life. I truly wish we’ll in retirement. 

You may want to volunteer someplace 

I retired 5 yrs ago. I love it. no more work for me