I LOVE being retired!! My company had a good defined benefit pension plan (thanks to our Union!) and my Social Security was good as well, so I am financially comfortable (have not had to touch IRAs or stock portfolio yet). It has been almost four years and there is not one day I miss work. I was there for 42 years, that was enough!

I love being retired! At first I took on a bunch of volunteer gigs but after a while it started to feel like work. So I gradually scaled back and now have a few things I do that are satisfying but I spend more time just relaxing: walking the dog, various study projects, screwing around on this website and a few others. Only advice is to find some friends to hang out with, develop some hobbies, keep your mind stimulated, and try to have a bit of fun. Afternoon naps are great!

I was forced to take early retirement, after having been denied SSDI five times. And I'm not especially happy about it!

Things will expand (RAPIDLY!) to fill the space provided. Stop allowing yourself to feel "forced" (you could move to Budapest, you know) and you will feel better overall.

I am close to retirement and am looking forward to it. I like my job and only work two days a week but some mornings when I have to go to work I groan.