Retirement

What I like is busy days and then lazy days. I'm having one now - not sure what I have actually done apart from talk to the gardener.

I am another one who loves retirement, I can swim when the pool isn’t busy, I can shop when the town centre is quiet and parking is easy, but, I do miss the company of young people. I loved the multi generational make up of my workplace, discussions that included points of views from different age groups, finding out about the latest trends. Meeting with friends tend to include discussions on medical problems and pensions these days. However, I wouldn’t go back to work now, I’m very happy with my life as it is.

It depends on whether you liked your job and if you need people in your life. I was so glad to leave the tedium of doing the same thing every day and the gossip and back-biting behind. Some people miss the company and chatter of the work place,
I don't miss anyone I worked with and I feel no guilt about doing what I want, when I want to do it and not having to look at the clock all of the time. I've just taken my dogs out on a leisurely walk and I'm going to spend the rest of the afternoon reading my book. Retirement is great

Yes , for me retirement is as I expected. I also retired just over two years ago and decided to try new things and travel . My days are pretty busy , walking the dog twice a day , yoga twice a week. The gym , meeting friends, volunteering in a charity shop. Caring for my DM . Plus house and garden stuff . I love not getting up at 6 am and welcome having weekends free. My DH does miss work a bit but then he went from full time to no work whereas I gradually reduced my days in preparation for retirement.

I've been retired for 20 years and there hasn't been a day when I've wished I was back at work! I absolutely love being retired; I can do what I want when I want and Mr. G is the same - we can linger over coffee and a crossword, we can spontaneously decide to have a pub lunch, meet up with friends (him, right now), sort out the airing cupboard (me, while he's out!) - oh, it's wonderful! I feel no guilt at all that these "twighlight years" are so full of enjoyment.

I don't miss working but retirement has made me feel old. There is no structure to the days although my DH and I are busy doing all sorts of things. I would give anything to be young again, say in my 40 or even 50s.

Yes I agree . I think we feel.a bit guilty that were enjoying it ! I keep pretty busy, dog walking , pilates seeing my DGD one morning aweek, meeting friends etc. I did do some volunterring and a few odd days cover work at first . But I'm quite used to it now !

I agree completely Sallywally1.