What's it like to be retired

Well, for one thing, the weekends are the WORST. So many people around, have to stay away from most public places as they are loaded with humans. Too many.
Monday comes and I get 5 days to go explore, to do things that are fun without overcrowding, and take advantage of Senior Discounts. It's not much, but anything is gladly accepted.

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22Michelle · 70-79, T

Advantage of being retired is you can avoid weekend crowds. You don't have to be there. You can pick and choose when you want to be anywhere.
I was lucky to get a good early retirement package. Unlucky to soon after start a decade of health problems which meant I had to adjust / helped me adjust.
Work is indeed a problem. You do hit the "too old" issue. Unless you were at very senior manager / Director level too many companies do indeed see you as shelf stacker material. Then again if that's all thats on offer take on the challenge of climbing the ladder over again. Maybe learn another trade or skill. Best of luck in adjusting and finding some fun in your retirement.