Explore turning points, everyday joys and unexpected challenges after financial independence or retirement, with the date and original source for each account.
“Anxiety doesn't end at retirement, finding things in my life that bring meaning (Working out, spending time with others, giving back, luxuries ◔‿◔, etc.) has been the most important thing to find contentment.”
After military retirement, he maintained their rural property while she studied law, clerked and joined a private law firm.
How it felt
She needed intellectual challenge while he was content with physical activity; shared travel and family visits connected their different routines. “we have all the individual and team activities we need.”
“I’d happily trade a few moments of post-retirement boredom for the meetings, sleepless nights, presentations, sales pitches, employee turmoil, work travel, and complete uncertainty that came with running a business.”
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