Explore turning points, everyday joys and unexpected challenges after financial independence or retirement, with the date and original source for each account.
A self-demotion gave him a flexible work schedule aligned with school hours, holidays and the children's needs.
How it felt
He called the arrangement a form of semi-retirement and remained unsure what the next stage would be while his wife enjoyed working. “I’m sorta semi-retired now.”
“I was scared at the beginning of the breakup that I was going to lose both a romantic partner and a friend - which does unfortunately happen far too often with couples after a breakup.”
“So this is the first year I can remember in my adult life where I didn’t have some long-term goal driving me on, and it’s quite uncomfortable, if I’m honest.”
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