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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?
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 1:17 pm to IT_Dawg
Just make sure you have some things to do to occupy all the free time you will have or you will get bored in a hurry
Make some travel plans
Get a hobby
Do some long overdue projects around the house if that's your thing
Start your day with exercise, walk around neighborhood or hit the gym, stay active
Make some travel plans
Get a hobby
Do some long overdue projects around the house if that's your thing
Start your day with exercise, walk around neighborhood or hit the gym, stay active
Posted on 5/10/24 at 1:22 pm to nicholastiger
Make some travel plans: France
Get a hobby: Golf
Do some long overdue projects around the house if that's your thing: I guess I could clean out the garage
Start your day with exercise, walk around neighborhood or hit the gym, stay active: will do
Thanks for the replies.
I guess it’s time to shift my focus.
I will be “choosing what I do” instead of “having what I do chosen for me.”
I’m looking forward to retirement.
I’m keeping a small side job that I like so about a day a week I’ll deal with that.
Get a hobby: Golf
Do some long overdue projects around the house if that's your thing: I guess I could clean out the garage
Start your day with exercise, walk around neighborhood or hit the gym, stay active: will do
Thanks for the replies.
I guess it’s time to shift my focus.
I will be “choosing what I do” instead of “having what I do chosen for me.”
I’m looking forward to retirement.
I’m keeping a small side job that I like so about a day a week I’ll deal with that.
Posted on 5/10/24 at 1:24 pm to makersmark1
retired 11 yrs----------NO
Posted on 5/10/24 at 1:24 pm to makersmark1
I don't think I'll miss work much either when the time comes. I'll have to find things to keep me busy though.
Posted on 5/10/24 at 1:25 pm to makersmark1
They miss having something to do. If you have hobbies, a garden, a farm, cows, etc., you probably won’t miss it. If all you have is a couch and tv, you will miss it and you will go down quick.
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 tigersbh
quote:this is my parents situation
I’m more busy now than when I was 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
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