Explore turning points, everyday joys and unexpected challenges after financial independence or retirement, with the date and original source for each account.
“One of my primary motivations to retire at 52 was to get back on top of my health.”
“I don’t miss the job, I miss the people.”
“One anxiety that grows is feeling less and less capable of returning to the workforce, which though I shouldn't need to do, does feel like a door closing on ambition and prestige.”
“So although we could have saved more and could have done better growing our nest egg, all that hard work and chaos ultimately got me this freedom, which is priceless.”
“I felt free — and it was blissful.”
“My partner is still working, and while there is some understandable jealousy to my relaxing in bed or other hobbies while they have to work, they're extremely happy for me and our relationship.”
“this is actually the first house that I’ve enjoyed owning.”
“It does get lonely at times, but I knew that was the price of admission when I embarked on this solo journey..”
“A sabbatical was discussed, but I just wasn’t feeling it.”
“The first six months (when I wasn’t working), I do have fond memories but my wife said I had anxiety related to career and work (lack thereof) … and she does tend to notice these deep anxieties that I cover up.”
