You know what some of the best things about being totally retired?

-Time with grandkids.
-You don’t have to be around with people you don’t like. Social media is different, but you can block.
-Sleeping in.
-Eating out earlier. Hey I used to joke on people. But now it’s like, early supper out is quiet. And early bird specials. And not having to drive home in the dark.
-Senior menu items at IHOP.
-Naps whenever you want. Except when driving.
-Wait/sales/service staff seemed to get more polite after my hair turned white.
-No pressure from the clock except for when to take pills. And to go eat out on time.
-Reading the paper in a diner mid morning after a late breakfast on a weekday. Where most of the staff know your first name.
-Senior citizen discounts.

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Thatsright · 61-69, M

@MethDozer It’s not for everyone. Most thought I would go stir crazy. I hit the ground at a slow, leisurely pace, never looking back.

MethDozer · M

@Thatsright how people cant find a hobby outside of work is a sad commentary on how broken we are as a society

Thatsright · 61-69, M

@MethDozer Maybe not. Maybe some want to keep working. I didn’t save up $ to keep working for more. My bosses had no doubt I was retiring. “Hey Thatsright, can you go to site and take a look at …” whatever. “Sure, why don’t have one of the newer guys come with?” “They’re all busy.” “Doing easier tasks, you know I’m gone, over three hundred miles away in seven months.” “Got it. You tell me every day. Are you going or what?” I tried. They had a luncheon for me the day before I left at work the last time. Once I had my paperwork in hand I left at lunch, waving to my boss. I guess he thought I was going to lunch. I left my keys on my empty desk in my totally empty office, then dropped off my credentials with security on the way out. He called later. And was cordial. I have supper with him whenever I’m back in town.

DragonFruit · 70-79, M

I'm retired, but have no grandkids (or kids)....I get to spend more time with my dogs.
I never sleep in, and haven't been to iHOP (or a diner) in years. I eat at home, with a few exceptions.
I rarely take naps, am late to bed and early to rise.
The pills I take are taken with meals, but aren't time dependent.
I love when wait/sales/service staff are competent, as that seems a rarity (I often have to inform the pharmacy that "automatic notification" means that they're supposed to notify me...not the opposite).

On the other hand,
I definitely don't have to associate with those I don't like, and do enjoy getting senior citizen discounts.
I read the paper on Sunday, as well as doing the crossword puzzle....as I've done for years.
I play tennis in the middle of the day on a weekday.
I don't have to deal with the people/companies I had to deal with when I was working....though I do keep in touch with a few of my former co-workers (because I like them).

Thatsright · 61-69, M

@DragonFruit Nice! I have found that activities like “sports”, tennis, golf et al are very good. Get outside, socialize and moderate exercise. Social interaction is the most important thing.