Wilted Flower, originally uploaded by dagnyg.
Another work week is over, and this is how I feel. Tired, pretty burned out, weary.
Am I getting old? Have I been doing the same kind of work for too long? I think it’s the latter. 34 years of software, computers, programming, etc. since I graduated from college in 1977, a long time ago. My career has been good to me. I’ve been able to make a nice living, worked with interesting people, never been unemployed for a long spell. I’ve had choices – something really important to my well-being. Still, it has been a long time.
I’m not complaining. I have a very good life. And I don’t want to whine on the blog. Just thinking out loud, in public which is new for me.
So how to play out the next few years, the end game? End games can be dangerous as there’s little if any time to recover from mistakes.
This has come into focus recently as Gary is retiring from his job of 32 years at the end of February. And I have been feeling restless. I’ve got a few more years to work – at least that’s my plan at the moment.
More later.
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Been there done that and got the T-shirt! It is good to write about your thoughts and feelings, because this is a way to organize and plan your moves for retirement. I read several books about retiring and wrote notes to myself and made plans. Some of it came true and other things just melted away without concern.
There is a quote from somebody, I have forgotten who, that says in part ” Men make plans and the Gods laugh”. Well maybe they chuckle
I have found staying loose and learning to go with the flow works out better. Getting uptight and intense only closes down my mind to possibilities. I have also found that I can get by with less than I thought if I plan ahead.
Best wishes in making your retirement plans
Oh! I forgot ….retirement has been wonderful for me I hope when you retire that yours is just as good or better !!!
Thanks for your thoughts, Kay. I’m glad you are enjoying your retirement.