I just turned 66 this past November. I retired 4 years ago at 62, and I'm loving every minute of it! No more long hours, or long drives in traffic. No more putting up with politics, company policies, or idiot managers. No more standing 10 and 12 hours a day. I go to bed when I'm tired, and get up when I'm not. All my time is mine, and I no longer have to sell a single minute of it to someone else in exchange for a buck.
I enjoyed my work, but after doing it for over 45 years, it went from no longer being a challenge, to more of a PITA. I love living in Arizona, and wouldn't want to live anywhere else. I'm still in good health, but it takes me longer to do some things than it did when I was in my 40's. I still love to shoot, and have no problem shooting my .50 BMG, or my African big bores. I just can't shoot as many rounds as I used to in one sitting.
I exercise on the treadmill, and don't eat junk. And I no longer drink or smoke. Financially we have more coming in now than we did when I was working. My wife is 63 and she retied last year. We enjoy taking it easy, and we don't get on each others nerves. We have no children or family, (except for our dog), so there isn't any family problems or drama to deal with. Our lives are ours to live and enjoy. Hopefully good health will remain, and this will continue for a long time into the future.
I enjoyed my work, but after doing it for over 45 years, it went from no longer being a challenge, to more of a PITA. I love living in Arizona, and wouldn't want to live anywhere else. I'm still in good health, but it takes me longer to do some things than it did when I was in my 40's. I still love to shoot, and have no problem shooting my .50 BMG, or my African big bores. I just can't shoot as many rounds as I used to in one sitting.
I exercise on the treadmill, and don't eat junk. And I no longer drink or smoke. Financially we have more coming in now than we did when I was working. My wife is 63 and she retied last year. We enjoy taking it easy, and we don't get on each others nerves. We have no children or family, (except for our dog), so there isn't any family problems or drama to deal with. Our lives are ours to live and enjoy. Hopefully good health will remain, and this will continue for a long time into the future.