Retired today....now what?

[gregintenn]

I was first eligible to retire today, and it didn't take long to decide to take them up on this offer. I've worked every day since I was big enough to be helpful. I guess I didn't think this through. I know I'm headed to the lake tomorrow, and taking the wife to the beach next week, but then what? I've never not had somewhere to be?


How did you retired guys handle this?

 

[JET4]

Do whatever I want whenever I want

 

[NYlakesider]

I was first eligible to retire today, and it didn't take long to decide to take them up on this offer. I've worked every day since I was big enough to be helpful. I guess I didn't think this through. I know I'm headed to the lake tomorrow, and taking the wife to the beach next week, but then what? I've never not had somewhere to be?


How did you retired guys handle this?

Wait till your wife gives you the honeydew list, you will wish each day had 30 hours.


Relax and enjoy your new schedule, you will get used to it and all will be well.

As for me I retired close to 20 years ago at age 55!

 

[gregintenn]

Do whatever I want whenever I want

I've never known this option. Was it difficult to get used to?

 

[Onomea]

Ever had a day off or a holiday? Every day is a holiday now!

It's great! Do nothing and people send you money!

 

[Smithboomer]

Enjoy!
I have lived for 25,000 days (thanks, Internet), and the day I retired was one of the happiest of my life.

 

[two-bit cowboy]

There is only one problem, now, Greg...

there are no more "DAYS OFF."

 

[Just another 22 shooter]

I'm just about getting used to it. Retired Jan8 and haven't regretted it a bit. A farmer friend of mine has kept me busy part of the summer and now at harvest time. Gets me out of the house and keeps the mind and body moving. AND have a little extra jingle in the pocket for guns and ammo.
Another perk is being able to take off to where ever on a moments notice.

 

[Retired W4]

Sounds like you are off to a good start. Repeat the lake and beach thing several times and the rest will come to you. You'll get used to it.

 

[bigwheelzip]

Congratulations on making it this far. If you've been putting off bucket - list wishes until now, dive in quick because time starts to really fly now.

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[rubiranch]

I loved retiring soo much 4 years ago that I went back to work so I could retire again. LOL (cry)

 

[HenryT]

Hobbies? You now have time.
Always wanted to learn something? You now have time.
Travel? You now have time.
Then there are the house projects...

2nd career?

 

[arjay]

Pay attention to the missus. A lot of marriages run into trouble with all of that togetherness

 

[Rustyt1953]

 

[CH4]

Next month I turn 57, making it 7 years since I retired. Was great for about a month until I realized I still need the intellectual stimulation and with my education and particular skill set, I am at the zenith of my professional life. I've since been working internationally in the firearms/ammunition industry, thoroughly enjoying it. I am always comforted knowing I can quit anytime I want. The important thing is too keep physically active doing stuff you like.

 

[Rustyt1953]

8 years ago my health forced me to retire from something I loved doing. I was angry at first.

I got over it pretty quickly.

 

[s&wchad]

Congratulations! Give it a while…

You won't know how you ever had time to go to work!

 

[NRA-Life-Member]

Lots of time for the fun stuff in life.. You will get used to it and somehow all that free time will become filled up and you will be wondering why you have no time to do the things you need to do..

 

[Golddollar]

I've never known this option. Was it difficult to get used to?

Not just no, but HECK NO!

 

[444 Magnum]

If you're a high energy person, you'll need to find things to do...hobbies, volunteer work, part-time or full-time work...before you drive yourself and your wife crazy. Not everyone is wired that way, some can just slow down and adapt. It depends on you.

 

[raisedin99]

You'l find that retirements not too bad, only problem is there is no vacation, no holidays no sick days.

terry

 

[ISCS Yoda]

Find things to do. Volunteer at your house of worship. Or, depending on your skills, do it again for someone else part time. Plumbers, electricians, lawyers, doctors, mechanics, it doesn't matter, they're all capable of doing part time, sort of for fun, actually, what they did for years as an honest living. Depends on what you know!

Or learn a new skill. Become a shooting coach, concealed handgun teacher, etc.

You'll figure it out.

 

[Jessie]

You're married so you won't have quite the time off as you may think. The good part is that you can put off the honey-dos for a day or more because you can!
It takes a little while to make the changeover but the pace is slower now.
If you just can't take it I suppose you could go back to work. Sounds like plenty of jobs not being taken.

 

[AlHunt]

I was first eligible to retire today, and it didn't take long to decide to take them up on this offer. I've worked every day since I was big enough to be helpful. I guess I didn't think this through. I know I'm headed to the lake tomorrow, and taking the wife to the beach next week, but then what? I've never not had somewhere to be?


How did you retired guys handle this?

Get a job, hippie.

 

[bigmtnman]

You aren't truly retired until weekends become annoying.

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Do whatever I want whenever I want

That will get old quick.
Then you will start talking to your wife until that gets old.
Friend of mine told her husband that he could NOT retire until he had three friends with which to do stuff with (not including her) and at least two hobbies.

 

[Neversink n Klapperthal]

Congratulations! A bit of advice: Whatever you do,dont lay around the house.I usually go to the range Mondays,go fishing another day,go for short hikes,and i joined a gym ( many gyms are free memberships if your over 65 ). Just dont sit around at home, life begins at retirement

 

[arjay]

I spent a lot time hiking,mountain biking,skiing,snowshoeing,kayaking,etc. Probably the best 7-8 yr stretch of my life. Use it or lose it as an old friend of mine says

 

[Golddollar]

i retired on December 31, 2015 at 3:30 PM. Yes, I was looking at my watch because I wanted to savor the exact moment that I started the car to leave work for the last time.

This is what you've been working for all your life. But find or continuing doing some things you want to do to keep your mind active. I just continued some things I had been doing for a number of years that I liked doing. I'm now the Secretary of the Borough Planning Commission. The months we have a meeting I spend about 6-7 hours a month preparing for the meeting, attending the meeting, creating the minutes and reviewing the minutes for submission to the Borough Secretary. I draw on my prior work experience and get to give something back to the community in which I have chosen to reside.

 

[djohns6]

Just don't overthink it . Let life come to you . If you sit on your *** all day looking at the Internet , don't feel guilty . There will be days when you are too busy to eat lunch . Look for things to amuse you but don't try to plan every day . Enjoy !