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Do any retirees “miss” work?
Posted on 5/10/24 at 1:11 pm
Posted on 5/10/24 at 1:11 pm
I’m retiring fairly soon.
I keep hearing that people “miss” work, but I’m very burned out so I just can’t see “missing” work.
I’m not close with any co-workers. I don’t socialize with anyone at work. I am polite to everyone, I just am not chummy. I don’t have enemies or friends per se. I just sort of do the job and mind my own business.
Will I really “miss” work?
I keep hearing that people “miss” work, but I’m very burned out so I just can’t see “missing” work.
I’m not close with any co-workers. I don’t socialize with anyone at work. I am polite to everyone, I just am not chummy. I don’t have enemies or friends per se. I just sort of do the job and mind my own business.
Will I really “miss” work?
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Posted on 5/10/24 at 1:12 pm to makersmark1
Yes but only because I’m more busy now than when I was working.
Posted on 5/10/24 at 1:13 pm to makersmark1
Sounds like you wont miss work.
But some people do and some people dont. Im putting you in the Dont category
But some people do and some people dont. Im putting you in the Dont category
Posted on 5/10/24 at 1:13 pm to makersmark1
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Will I really “miss” work?
Doesn’t sound like you will miss that work, but work is something that has given people a routine, rhythm, brain exercise, social interactions, etc for 30+ years of their lives. You might not miss that particular company, but most people miss the other things I listed.
Congrats on retirement. Enjoy it
This post was edited on 5/10/24 at 1:14 pm
Posted on 5/10/24 at 1:24 pm to makersmark1
retired 11 yrs----------NO
Posted on 5/10/24 at 1:25 pm to makersmark1
My fil always said that if you have anything you want to do, do it before you retire. I used to laugh at that. Retired 18 years. I don't laugh at that anymore.
Posted on 5/10/24 at 1:26 pm to makersmark1
By "missing" I think they mean they're bored. (unless they have a meaningful gig like helping people or have patients etc)
I'll find something to occupy my time other than actual work.
I'll find something to occupy my time other than actual work.
This post was edited on 5/10/24 at 1:27 pm
Posted on 5/10/24 at 1:29 pm to makersmark1
I retired in my 30s, but no, I don't miss work.
Find a hobby you enjoy more, and don't look back.
Find a hobby you enjoy more, and don't look back.
Posted on 5/10/24 at 1:31 pm to makersmark1
I retired from the Marines and immediately went back to work. I don’t think I’m cut out for not working.
Posted on 5/10/24 at 1:32 pm to makersmark1
The key is having the freedom to work because you *want* to work, not because you *have* to work.. Having that freedom means everything ; if the BS gets to be too much, you just walk away .. i can handle just about anything if i dont *have* to do it .
Posted on 5/10/24 at 1:35 pm to makersmark1
My recently retired boss calls me to talk about what's going on at work still. I don't think he misses much but he misses some of it.
Posted on 5/10/24 at 1:40 pm to makersmark1
I'm keeping an eye on this thread. My plan is to retire in 3 years. My wife has to work 13 more years and she says she's OK with that. We'll see, lol. She's younger, and will need to work until she can get on Medicare. I'm going to jump on her insurance.
I'm like you, extremely burned out on work. Starting working as a kid when my dad had a construction company and never any time off. I hate what I do now. Sunday nights are miserable knowing Monday is tomorrow.
People tell me the same thing. I'm going to miss it. Will hate retirement, etc. I just don't see it, lol. But maybe I'm wrong. Still have 3 years to go. But I'm counting down.
And I really don't travel, have no real hobbies, but a couple of grandkids. I just don't want to work anymore, period.
I'm like you, extremely burned out on work. Starting working as a kid when my dad had a construction company and never any time off. I hate what I do now. Sunday nights are miserable knowing Monday is tomorrow.
People tell me the same thing. I'm going to miss it. Will hate retirement, etc. I just don't see it, lol. But maybe I'm wrong. Still have 3 years to go. But I'm counting down.
And I really don't travel, have no real hobbies, but a couple of grandkids. I just don't want to work anymore, period.
This post was edited on 5/10/24 at 1:42 pm
Posted on 5/10/24 at 1:40 pm to makersmark1
I retired about a year and a half ago. I have not gotten up any day and said to myself I wish I was going to work today.
Posted on 5/10/24 at 1:40 pm to makersmark1
I think it depends on your financial situation. If you retire and live mostly off SS you’ll probably be bored cause you’ll be stuck at home a lot.
If you saved and have the means to travel and experience things you never got to do due to work then probably won’t miss working
If you saved and have the means to travel and experience things you never got to do due to work then probably won’t miss working
Posted on 5/10/24 at 1:46 pm to makersmark1
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missing work
Posted on 5/10/24 at 2:05 pm to makersmark1
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Do any retirees “miss” work?
Nerp
I haven't slept this good in years. 61 with a full pension and smelling the roses
Posted on 5/10/24 at 2:08 pm to makersmark1
There was a job in our company in another division I wanted, but there wasn't a position at the time. Got laid off in July of last year. They were fair with severance yada yada and I was going to retire at that point. Fast forward to November, I was contacted to see if I'd be interested in applying for a new position that was coming up. Things didn't move very fast, but eventually it all came together and I started in early February. Lower salary than before, but good enough for my objectives and I got to work with people I really liked. Prior to that, fantasy football (really) took a lot of my time back then (until the season ended). I did the exercise thing, we travel a lot anyway (I get 6 weeks a year anyway with other days off for holidays), so I didn't miss the travel part anyway. Nothing of interest otherwise to keep me busy. So, no I wasn't bored, but coming back for now works out for us as we have a kid's wedding to pay for, some future trips etc. Maybe I'll retire in a year or two?
FYI, I've enjoyed this guy's YouTube Channel on retirement issues:
LINK
FYI, I've enjoyed this guy's YouTube Channel on retirement issues:
LINK
Posted on 5/10/24 at 2:12 pm to makersmark1
It really depends on how much of your identity is tied to your job. I'm a teacher and have seen many teacher retire and thrive, by getting away from that stress, while others got very depressed after retiring and tended to start having failing health. Five years to freedom for me!
Posted on 5/10/24 at 2:13 pm to makersmark1
I wouldn't say I've been missing it, Bob.
Retired since 2015. Fully immersed in retirement. No ragrets
Retired since 2015. Fully immersed in retirement. No ragrets
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