@jeanne_retired: Replying to @SlowRun74 I struggled when I first retired too! It took me a full 12-18 months but now 3.5 years later I don’t miss it at all! It’s a journey.. give it time. You have your freedom and that’s priceless! #retirement #retiredlife #retireearly #retirementplanning #retirementadvice #retired #lifeisshort #over50 #over60 #boomer #genx #
I hate that question because I feel like there's judgement behind it. As if someone only has value if they work a 9-5
2025-06-14 06:24:24
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Pat “Vote Blue” :
I’m 63 and 20 months into retirement. I struggle to get out of my own head about answering the question and feeling I will be judged for not being “productive”. Because I went from 100 mph to zero fairly quickly, I still have PTSD from years of corporate gaslighting and wonder why I put up with it for as long as I did. Starting to realize it’s okay to spend lazy days doing virtually nothing if I so choose.
2025-06-14 14:36:07
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Jules :
I drink my coffee and then watch the sun rise and decide what fun will be had today!
2025-06-13 16:46:35
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Valerie Kerr910 :
I love it. 63 and 6 months retired. I can breathe, relax and honour my whole self with what I want not what I have to do. My job now= make every cell in my body happy 🩷🙏
2025-06-14 03:24:48
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Beware1906 :
Today is my last day… and for the last 3 months all I have heard is “What are you going to do all day?!” Ugh…
2025-06-13 17:10:30
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paulasalazar7199 :
Amen sister! Early on I realized I was replaceable no matter my skillset, made it much easier to leave when it was time.
2025-06-13 15:41:18
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MrGoodtimes :
Not going to lie, it was a tough adjustment for me. I retired at 54, a little over 3.5 years ago and the first couple of years I felt I needed to be doing something all the time and that I needed to be productive ALL the time everyday. I can honestly say, I finally feel comfortable relaxing and enjoying life without feeling guilty. Early on, I almost jumped back into the workplace, but realized that wasn’t the answer for me because I’d just be trading more money for time.
2025-06-13 16:44:56
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Dawkins20 :
I was not prepared for this kind of attitude from literally EVERYONE, our work culture in the US can’t grasp early retirement
2025-06-13 19:29:39
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SkyHighOzarkLiving :
Find stuff you like doing and stay busy. I’ve got multiple projects going…
2025-06-13 15:49:44
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☮️ :
Maybe they ask so they can DREAM! It sounds great to retire. We on the other side really want the 411, the Deets, inspiration. Don’t read into the question.
2025-06-13 17:25:16
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Tobi McGrory 🇨🇦 :
Whatever I want—turns out my interests pay better in joy than someone else’s profits ever did!
2025-06-13 15:53:08
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lv25103 :
You can always find stuff to do the cool thing is you can always change plan because you really don’t have to be anywhere
2025-06-13 15:38:28
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Yari :
To those who ask me —> what to you do all day.. well.. my answer is … I RISE AND SHINE. ❤️
2025-06-13 21:49:43
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KQKnits :
True worldwide... trust me I have the t-shirt
2025-06-13 21:47:45
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Bella1963 :
Thanks for your perspective-it helps, especially having recently retired!
2025-06-13 17:22:24
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Just Me :
Just say you're working on the great American Novel. You don't actually have to do it, but it's something easy for them to understand.
2025-06-14 13:05:27
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FunWithMusic :
Why did you assume the question was hostile
2025-06-16 15:58:25
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Gman9834 :
Some of my best retirement days so far is waking up and doing whatever I want…
2025-06-14 16:09:48
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j.j1960🇨🇦 :
When I retire the answer to, “what do you do all day….will be WHATEVER THE “F” I WANT!!🤣🤣🤣
2025-06-14 19:33:56
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catmom6424🐱 :
Congratulations!! I have 71 more days and I am free!!!😊
2025-06-14 20:09:37
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user4228263798316 Focker :
I’m 54 just retired a month ago. My husband is still working. Wondering about health insurance after he retires. Is it really expensive?
2025-06-13 22:02:48
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MingoPride :
Such good input dear, thank you
2025-06-14 05:28:16
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Heidi Greygor :
My last official day is Monday! My last work day was Wednesday, though. I'm 55 and BLESSED. Lots of folks are asking me what I have planned and what am I going to do. My answer is "Absolutely nothing sbd whatever I want!"
2025-06-14 21:56:18
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Just Me :
My answer: "I'm considering falconry, but I haven't made an entire commitment to that notion."
2025-06-14 12:59:59
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