Explore turning points, everyday joys and unexpected challenges after financial independence or retirement, with the date and original source for each account.
As a staffing-company co-owner, he worked to his own schedule and avoided the office commute when possible.
How it felt
He described an excellent work-life balance, while also acknowledging some struggle with being semi-retired. “I’m kind of semi-retired and I’m struggling with that a bit.”
Five years into retirement, he took part in golf, bridge, Toastmasters, walking, swimming and travel.
How it felt
He found the adjustment easy after considering how he wanted to spend his time, and enjoyed retirement more than expected. “I knew I would enjoy it, but not to this extent.”
After leaving a second consulting career, he did some oil prospecting and served on a school-board finance committee while becoming more involved in church.
How it felt
It took nearly two years to feel comfortable, with guilt possibly connected to his wife still working. “It’s taken me the better part of two years to get really comfortable with retirement.”
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