Explore turning points, everyday joys and unexpected challenges after financial independence or retirement, with the date and original source for each account.
“I just don't feel as relevant anymore”
“It was truly freeing to travel in this way, taking the days as they came, and planning our progress and our schedule however we wanted.”
“It is a big adjustment to spend money, as I am so used to saving.”
“A decade down the line and I think we’ve mostly laid to rest the guilt, uncertainties, doubts and worries.”
“I’d happily trade a few moments of post-retirement boredom for the meetings, sleepless nights, presentations, sales pitches, employee turmoil, work travel, and complete uncertainty that came with running a business.”
“Now there's an empty spot in my soul where the purpose should be, but it's always been empty, I had just kept myself too busy to notice it.”
“I’ll be honest, when I out-processed and was escorted out it was a pretty emotional day.”
“not hoping to have it tested so soon”
“I gave myself a year to be purposefully bored, allowing myself to indulge in my whims and fancies. (This blog is one of them).”
“I am working on creating and enforcing healthier boundaries.”
