Retired At Last

@beckish (641)
United States
February 8, 2017 11:51pm CST
Well I did it. I retired from my 35 year career with Washington State service on February 1st. And now it is February 8th and I am still exhausted. I imagine it will take me quite a while to get over always being tired. That job was so stressful! Now to figure out what to do next. What adventure should I undertake? My new journey is exciting and new. So much possibility! Should I stay at home and write? Or should I go back into the workforce in a completely different career? Thoughts anyone?
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Sky
@skysnap (20154)
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9 Feb 17
I think travelling and meeting new people and sharing your experience is one thing you can do.
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beckish
@beckish (641)
• United States
18 Feb 17
Traveling would be fun - I tend to enjoy road trips - maybe I will plan one. Great idea - thanks!
Sky
@skysnap (20154)
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18 Feb 17
The Sunshine!!
@shaynas (5488)
• India
9 Feb 17
All the best for your new phase of life . i too wanna get retired some day and do a lot of things
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beckish
@beckish (641)
• United States
18 Feb 17
Thanks! Good luck to you and your future retirement as well.
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The Sunshine!!
@shaynas (5488)
• India
18 Feb 17
@beckish Thank you. :)
Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325913)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Feb 17
I think it can take quite a while to really wind down after working in a stressful job. Maybe you should stay at home and one day if you feel you're bored that would be the time to start looking for something else.
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beckish
@beckish (641)
• United States
18 Feb 17
That is kind of what I am thinking at this point. I am looking for some work at home ideas as well. Thanks for the response!
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Linda Cann Pearson
@LindaCPearson (2241)
• United States
17 Aug 17
Congrats on your retirement. Many years before I retired, I started a modest antiques and collectibles business. I have rented a space in an antiques shop for over 18 years and sell things there. I also have done freelance writing and some part-time work just to earn a little supplemental income. Fortunately, I have a pension from my state job. My suggestions - try a lot of things, see what you feel like doing, try to relax (I have a hard time with that!), and things often fall into place. I've found doing several different things that I really like works best for me.