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Life after financial independence

Will I miss my coworkers even if I do not miss the job?

Several accounts separate the value of colleagues and shared problems from the demands of employment.

Automatic company is something to replace deliberately

Amber felt better rested and calmer, yet missed everyday contact and shared problem-solving. She arranged walks, gym sessions and coffees with friends.

“I miss having co-workers”

Amber R. Field May 2025 · Year 1 Read original by Amber R. Field (opens in a new tab)

A new community can become a circle of peers

Writing a personal blog introduced a different set of colleagues. Marty valued other bloggers’ perspectives, writing and encouragement.

“my new colleagues”

Marty / Snakes in the Grass Jun 2018 Read original by Marty / Snakes in the Grass (opens in a new tab)

Investments did not replace office contact

He considered himself retired while managing investments, but still missed everyday workplace companionship.

“I miss the social aspect of having an office”

ESI Millionaire 128 Dec 2018 Interview snapshot · published 2019-04 Read original by ESI Millionaire 128 (opens in a new tab)

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