[CatinKS]

Retired 1 yr and 11 months. I took the first 6 months to detox mentally after 32 years of corporate life. No more deadlines, getting up at 7am for conference calls, or being stressed about contacting individuals, who really didn't want me addressing concerns my company had to complete a project. Would multi-task with as many as 15+ projects ongoing with contractors and company employees. I was the blunt end of discontent by property owners for the actions of the employees and contractors.

Had a computer display with 3 screens at once, which looking back probably led to some brain scramble issues, as I was trying to problem solve several different tasks at the same time. There were times I would send written correspondence out via regular mail or email and would need to verify shortly afterward that I completed, as I couldn't recall. It was not healthy.

After 6 months, I decided to volunteer for the Red Cross and supported blood drives as a pickup driver and delivery to hospitals. The Red Cross is very dysfunctional and most of the regular staff have a love hate opinion of their career path. They were too woke for me, and it drove me to forgo being a volunteer after 11 months.

This led me to a parttime job now, (not required for income) but need the responsibility and reason to connect with the general public. Work 10-15 hours a week making prescription deliveries to those organizations that support Individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Looking back, I realize how blessed I am to retire at 59. My retired life is such a relief to my fulltime working life. When asked to describe retirement I respond with it is "Preschool for Heaven" as I can enjoy activities and sleep terms on my clock. Oh yes, the biggest benefit of retirement has been rest! I go to sleep when I'm tired and get up, minus the bathroom break when I please!