Darka wrote:Joe45 wrote:Congratulations Darka. I’m now 4 months into my 6 months part time transition to retirement. Working from home obviously.
What I’ve found most enjoyable is the absolute abundance of spare time, and absence of any pressure to fill it with worthwhile activity.
I’m hoping that come Spring we’ll be released from lockdown (in part at least) and I’ll be able to travel a bit and eat out! Having worked for all of my life (now 59) I’ve deliberately planned to spend a year doing nothing much.
Thanks Joe,
Going part time prior to retiring is a good idea, I might consider it but suspect I'd be too excited over getting out completely so might not be able to face it
How many days a week do you work?
I'm looking forward to all the free time too and significantly less stress, can't wait!
In theory, being within a few years of 'early' retirement, I have the right to go part-time and I've often thought about it. The problem is that we're so short-staffed, I'd be even more stressed than I am, so decided to stay full-time till the last day.
I have an aunt and uncle who were both able to get early retirement from teaching about ten years ago, and they serve as brilliant role-models, informing me of what was great, not so good etc. Funnily enough, Covid aside, they claim to be just as busy as when they were in employment. I have a long list of stuff I want to do when I retire, so I may be the same, albeit with that delightful feeling of knowing that I can choose to do absolutely nothing if I want!
My biggest worry is having more time with the trouble and strife. She's the workaholic of the family and still hasn't got the message even after many decades, that no, I do not like half killing myself with gardening for hours on end!
Steve