Dr. Rich
Arrested Development
It has been almost three years since I left my position at the college. After thirty five years in education it was time to step aside and let someone younger make the mistakes I made when I was convinced I knew it all.
Retirement has been good for me. I have gone back and focused on things that I didn't have time for when I was carrying a blackberry, a radio and an emergency pager.
I would like to share some of my thoughts with the folks who are approaching this milestone in life......
Retire when it feels right and not when all your ducks are in a row.
You will not need as much money to live on.
Your family will take on a much more significant role in your life.
If you are lucky enough to still be married to that same special person, that relationship will blossom. (As long as you stay out of the house)
You will find that your days are filled with fun things to do. Do some reading, ride a bicycle, go for a walk, learn to blow glass, take up chainsaw carving.... You will also find that riding your FJR is more enjoyable since you are not trying to cram in a ride on the weekend... You can ride any day the weather permits and when you really want to feel the air in your face.
The roads and stores are not very crowded on a Monday morning when everyone else has gone to work.
If your doctor gives you the choice of a treadmill stress test at the hospital or a colonoscopy, take the colonoscopy. (you can sleep through it)
A great day is getting up, making coffee, reading the paper and then retiring to your office to watch the birds at the feeders outside.
You will find that you're a little more tolerant, take a little more time to notice things, become a little more introspective and you will forget stuff more easily.
Your body will hurt more. (maybe it did before but you just didn't have time for it)
You now have time to take an afternoon nap if you want.
There is something magical about the kids or neighbors coming down to your barn so you can help them fix something or to make a project.
You will probably watch less television and spend more time in other pursuits.
My buddy in Canada tells me that in retirement you have to do one thing each day, and if you don't get it done you can do it the next day.
I know that there are quite a few guys on this forum who have retired. I would be interested in hearing what your thoughts are about leaving the workforce. I have had several opportunities to go back and consult or work interim positions and I can honestly say it does not appeal to me. Thoughts????
Retirement has been good for me. I have gone back and focused on things that I didn't have time for when I was carrying a blackberry, a radio and an emergency pager.
I would like to share some of my thoughts with the folks who are approaching this milestone in life......
Retire when it feels right and not when all your ducks are in a row.
You will not need as much money to live on.
Your family will take on a much more significant role in your life.
If you are lucky enough to still be married to that same special person, that relationship will blossom. (As long as you stay out of the house)
You will find that your days are filled with fun things to do. Do some reading, ride a bicycle, go for a walk, learn to blow glass, take up chainsaw carving.... You will also find that riding your FJR is more enjoyable since you are not trying to cram in a ride on the weekend... You can ride any day the weather permits and when you really want to feel the air in your face.
The roads and stores are not very crowded on a Monday morning when everyone else has gone to work.
If your doctor gives you the choice of a treadmill stress test at the hospital or a colonoscopy, take the colonoscopy. (you can sleep through it)
A great day is getting up, making coffee, reading the paper and then retiring to your office to watch the birds at the feeders outside.
You will find that you're a little more tolerant, take a little more time to notice things, become a little more introspective and you will forget stuff more easily.
Your body will hurt more. (maybe it did before but you just didn't have time for it)
You now have time to take an afternoon nap if you want.
There is something magical about the kids or neighbors coming down to your barn so you can help them fix something or to make a project.
You will probably watch less television and spend more time in other pursuits.
My buddy in Canada tells me that in retirement you have to do one thing each day, and if you don't get it done you can do it the next day.
I know that there are quite a few guys on this forum who have retired. I would be interested in hearing what your thoughts are about leaving the workforce. I have had several opportunities to go back and consult or work interim positions and I can honestly say it does not appeal to me. Thoughts????
