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Jun 2022 · Year 20Interview snapshot · published 2022-10
“When becoming full time volunteers we considered ourselves “employees” but we included our kids in trips and various “work” activities all along the way.”
After selling their business in 2002, the couple became unpaid nonprofit volunteers and included their children in trips and activities.
How it felt
They regarded this as retirement while still treating their volunteer roles seriously, and wanted a clearer long-term plan. “we considered ourselves ‘employees’”
The financially independent dentist delegated management and worked about a quarter of his former hours, with time for family lunches, projects and school events.
How it felt
He enjoyed a less hurried pace and did not experience boredom; he explicitly said he was still working. “I’m not in a rush to get things done anymore.”
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