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In reply to the discussion: I retired a little over two years ago and I can honestly tell you this. [View all]PoindexterOglethorpe
(25,927 posts)I stopped working 8 years ago. To say retired isn't quite right, because I was only working part time, 20 hours a week on the information desk of the local hospital.
I don't understand those who complain about being bored not working. Get a life! Do something other than go to work!
I read a lot, do some writing, attend the odd s-f convention. Currently I'm in Denver at Mile Hi Con, happily chatting with authors and fans and learning all kinds of new things in the field.
When I'm home I read a lot, spend my days with my cat, and do some writing, have lunch with friends.
Even though it would be nice to earn some extra money, I'm not willing to give up my personal time for any kind of a job.
I will add that about a year after I stopped working, I did take a temporary job. I'd seen an ad in the newspaper, looking for a part time employee, so I decided to apply. I'd have been hired on the spot, but their idea of part time was 30 hours a week, and mine was more like 20 hours. The woman who interviewed me, one of the owners of the small business, asked me if I'd be willing to do temporary work for them. I said, yes, and a few weeks later, after they'd filled the job I'd applied for, they asked me if I could come in for a week. And so I did. Good experience. A month or so later they called me again, and I worked about three days for them. All in all, it was a very good experience. But I haven't worked since then, and doubt I ever will again.