Explore turning points, everyday joys and unexpected challenges after financial independence or retirement, with the date and original source for each account.
“I started another software engineering type job in the public sector that pays less than my previous MegaCorp job, but it seems more fulfilling thus far.”
After leaving a corporate software role and trying financial advice, he moved into a less lucrative public-sector software job.
How it felt
Even without needing the income, he found himself unready to abandon regular earnings and preferred the new work's sense of fulfillment. “it seems more fulfilling thus far.”
“Also, the time with my wife and daughter has been priceless especially with our daughter now in high school and having the time to help her navigate during such an important time.”
Outside his former career, he helped aging parents, spent time with his wife and daughter, and worked on his health.
How it felt
He valued this time even while remaining unsure whether to call it retirement or a search for another business. “am I retired, semi-retired, or still looking for the right business?”
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