Retiring takes a lot of thought and careful planning. If, like so many Americans, you’ve been working for years, paying into the big Social Security pot, and trying to stash enough money away so you can leave the life of the working stiff behind to finally get some well-earned R&R, you’ve noodled your noggin over this one for quite some time. But what happens when you finally cross that proverbial 9-5 finish line when you turn around several months later and realize, “Wait a minute…I’m still mentally clocking in?” We’re covering ten crucial moments that raise the alarm bells on your so-called “retirement.”
#1: When Your Calendar Is Somehow Still Full
So, you’ve had your farewell party with all the gifts and cards and cake. Your spouse is thrilled you’re finally taking the time off to relax and recover from years of burning the candle at both ends. But the thing is, you’re really not relaxing if relaxing means “to do nothing.” From club meetings to dates with friends, catching up with the kids and grandkids, attending their school functions and volunteering at your local animal shelter, one look at your calendar would reveal that you’re packing it all in like there’s no tomorrow!
