Praying Colonel
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Aug 16, 2004
I would probably still do my job, but on a volunteer basis part-time. I hate getting up early and hate evening rush hour traffic. So I'd go in late and come home early 2-3 days/week.
Not just no, but HELL no.
Assume you have enough income to live comfortably but you could still work. Would you?
A few months ago, Dan Aykroyd was in town hawking his vodka. It was a Friday night and a long way from his home. I can't imagine he needs the money, and it struck me that I probably wouldn't be working. That's what he was doing...
May I ask what is your job?
I retired the day I was eligible, so heck no!
I will start doing some volunteer work soon though (will spend about 15 hours/month).
OP here. I retired at 59.5 from the public school system. DW, who is 4 years younger than I am, works at the local hospital. She provides medical insurance for us through her job, and doesn't mind working. She had stayed home with the kids. My reaction not to have to work has been different than I expected. I'm watching grandkids a couple days a week so that my DIL can do some freelance cleaning, and that's my priority. But it's been difficult to change that mindset of going to work every day.