Its true everybody id different...
I retired at 59 (Iam now 65) through ill health having worked for a global company in a high pressure/constant traveling occupation for over 30 years
When I stopped I felt like being on holiday and traveled a lot.
After about 6 months I got to grips with my new life.
6 years on I love my life...I cycle about 200 miles a month to keep fit,tinker with my Morgan and other vehicles and find an excuse to drive 150 miles just for coffee..just because I can.
I keep a diary and write everyday...I still have a structure and have things to do every day.
I still have health issues but I consider myself very fortunate...I have a great company pension,state pension and my company gave me a cash sum when I retired unexpectedly which bought my new Morgan !!!
Positive is the key word..I don't complain about my illness and work in the local cancer ward throughout Xmas and New Year.
My kids are sorted ,my parents at 86 and 90 are still alive and well...I count my blessings.
I have been to many funerals of people that worked for me who were younger than me.
I have a colleague who hates retirement and all he does is watch TV and drink ...I have tried to help him but to no avail.
Crikey all this before my porridge...have a good day TMers and be carefulout there...it's a jungle !!!!!
