Explore turning points, everyday joys and unexpected challenges after financial independence or retirement, with the date and original source for each account.
“Making real connections has been the easiest of anywhere I’ve lived.”
“That doesn't mean I'm hanging out with them all the time, but I'm there for everything important in their lives.”
“I'm still enjoying my life, maybe a bit too much.”
“Probably the best part”
“Despite having so much love for both kids and my partner, with all the help I have and a very involved, hands-on partner, I still feel trapped sometimes.”
“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.”
“In fact, in many ways, I feel more burned out and tired than ever.”
“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.”
“I felt challenged and nourished physically despite the discomfort of pregnancy.”
“Now, 12 years after leaving work, I’m constantly busy with parenting, school functions, and social events.”
