Explore turning points, everyday joys and unexpected challenges after financial independence or retirement, with the date and original source for each account.
“A sabbatical was discussed, but I just wasn’t feeling it.”
“It was hard at first but now I fucking love it.”
“pinch myself”
“Overall I'm relaxed and happy about the change (though I honestly don't know how much that might be forced).”
“I see it as, work optional.”
“I actually stopped telling strangers I’m retired because I don’t want to hear it.”
“After a year of fun and relaxation, I’m starting to feel an itch to challenge my brain again.”
“We feel we are in a good place and have enough.”
“I no longer had a deadline to return to work hanging over me”
“I have been actively avoiding looking closely at my accounts”
