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elleng

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2. Good you're anticipating and planning.

Reply to raccoon (Original post)

Wed Feb 17, 2016, 05:08 PM

Feb 2016

My retirement wasn't exactly planned, more like thrust upon me, and tho I do have family, some nearby and some not so much, I'm sorry I'm not still actually working. It is a big adjustment. Do your best to find something(s) with which to occupy your time.

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I am feeling some apprehension about adjusting to retirement. Don't get me wrong, [View all] raccoon Feb 2016 OP

Careful with work and SS. Warren Stupidity Feb 2016 #1

Good you're anticipating and planning. elleng Feb 2016 #2

I've been retired for a few years and having "unstructured time" is the best part. lamp_shade Feb 2016 #3

My personal advice is that you must have a life outside of work. SheilaT Feb 2016 #4

I absolutely love retirement. Curmudgeoness Feb 2016 #5

I retired 10 years at age 52. LiberalFighter Apr 2016 #6