I enjoyed the read and distinctly remember watching the Two Sides of FI episode.
I've been retired for a little over two years. Your observations are very similar to mine. The specifics will obviously be unique to the individual but the general themes have certainly applied.
I left a job I thoroughly enjoyed from a company I spent almost three decades at. I have nothing but fond memories of my time there and miss many aspects of my work (which you've touched on). But I also knew it was the right time to move on, and the journey I took to make that decision was long, stressful, and emotional on so many levels.
The one aspect of your retirement that has eluded me so far (by choice) is travel. I am not, and have never been, fond of traveling. Admittedly, the idea of slow travel where my wife and I can take a few weeks to enjoy the experience is, in theory, appealing. I hope to one day test and see if the idea matches up with the actual experience. The good news is I'm under no pressure to figure that out right now.
A big thanks to you, and Eric, for being such a valuable resource over the past few years as I first wrestled with the retirement decision, and now continue to discover my post retirement journey.
Thanks, man. I appreciate the comment and you sharing your own story. Exactly - there's no pressure at all. When the time and priorities align, you'll know it. You're very welcome. Thanks for being here with us for the journey!
I enjoyed the read and distinctly remember watching the Two Sides of FI episode.
I've been retired for a little over two years. Your observations are very similar to mine. The specifics will obviously be unique to the individual but the general themes have certainly applied.
I left a job I thoroughly enjoyed from a company I spent almost three decades at. I have nothing but fond memories of my time there and miss many aspects of my work (which you've touched on). But I also knew it was the right time to move on, and the journey I took to make that decision was long, stressful, and emotional on so many levels.
The one aspect of your retirement that has eluded me so far (by choice) is travel. I am not, and have never been, fond of traveling. Admittedly, the idea of slow travel where my wife and I can take a few weeks to enjoy the experience is, in theory, appealing. I hope to one day test and see if the idea matches up with the actual experience. The good news is I'm under no pressure to figure that out right now.
A big thanks to you, and Eric, for being such a valuable resource over the past few years as I first wrestled with the retirement decision, and now continue to discover my post retirement journey.
Thanks, man. I appreciate the comment and you sharing your own story. Exactly - there's no pressure at all. When the time and priorities align, you'll know it. You're very welcome. Thanks for being here with us for the journey!