Explore turning points, everyday joys and unexpected challenges after financial independence or retirement, with the date and original source for each account.
“I love working for myself and setting my own work schedule.”
“Now, 12 years after leaving work, I’m constantly busy with parenting, school functions, and social events.”
“I’ll start resenting all the time it’s soaking up”
“How have I now been retired longer than I held my longest job?”
“I am enjoying the freedom from stress so much”
“I think I just have a finite amount of patience in a given day and now instead of using it all up on my job, I get to be more gracious and kind to my loved ones and that's pretty great.”
“Of course, I have zero regrets to have worked towards this goal and I feel healthier and happier than I have in a very long time, but time—like money—is just another resource.”
“we spend a week down there every month”
“It wasn’t until 3 months after my son was born that I started to enjoy motherhood and from what I heard, that’s pretty early.”
“Not that it’s of any use in my “career” but still I feel proud of my achievement.”
