Explore turning points, everyday joys and unexpected challenges after financial independence or retirement, with the date and original source for each account.
After an eighteen-month retirement, she returned to business; she and her husband worked three days a week and shared walks, exercise and movies.
How it felt
She described their life as enjoyable and simple, while a later business sale and another retirement remained plans. “we have a balanced, healthy, enjoyable, and simple life.”
After leaving telecommunications in early 2022, he exercised outdoors and met retired friends. He was considering another job only if it fit his values.
How it felt
He missed colleagues and mentoring, and felt less secure spending savings than his already-retired wife. “Being at peace with what you cannot control is the greatest challenge.”
The physician and entrepreneur continued clinical and business work. After intense pandemic workloads, part-time work and travel returned to the schedule.
How it felt
Growing the company remained enjoyable enough that retirement was a future possibility rather than an immediate wish. “I am having too much fun growing the company to consider retirement.”
This financially independent physician was handing over responsibilities and reducing work hours, alongside cooking, games, woodworking and exercise.
How it felt
He still enjoyed work and gave himself permission to rest; full retirement remained ahead. “I give myself permission to be non-productive for a while.”
After a corporate reorganization, he left engineering leadership and devoted attention to investing, while considering more volunteering.
How it felt
He welcomed the improved balance and remained open to interesting work rather than declaring every future job off limits. “Though if something interesting comes along I will think about.”
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