Explore turning points, everyday joys and unexpected challenges after financial independence or retirement, with the date and original source for each account.
He reduced engineering and consulting work, leaving time for family, exercise, travel and developing interests beyond his career.
How it felt
He valued control of his schedule but found it difficult to build new friendships and avoid defaulting to work. “My current semi-retirement is an experiment of sorts.”
After selling a business, he managed rental-property managers and made room for extended travel and time with his wife and daughter.
How it felt
He considered himself retired while still working on investments, and missed the everyday social contact of an office. “I miss the social aspect of having an office”
After leaving corporate employment, he ran a video-services business for roughly twenty to twenty-five hours weekly and traveled with his wife.
How it felt
He preferred slowing down and enjoying their existing life over maximizing earnings. “I suppose working 20 to 25 hours a week, I’m already semi-retired.”
Her flexible remote freelance work made it easier to manage her mother's affairs; her husband kept short hours in his own law practice.
How it felt
She favored a partial retirement that preserved mental engagement and reduced pressure on assets. “That flexibility allows me to manage my mother’s affairs more easily.”
After retiring from a chemical-company career, he combined technical consulting with shared activities including tennis, hiking, running, skiing and fishing.
How it felt
He described the side gigs as enjoyable and valued an active life with his wife. “We had and still have many shared active hobbies”
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