Are you mentally ready to retire from working?

[melodylogan45]

If you could financially retire, would you retire today? I would love to retire, if I could financially.

[bremer51]

I retired several years ago. There's a lot to think about...healthcare, an income stream from whatever resources you have, when to take Social Security, what to do with all your free time.  The list is endless. However, I was blissfully unaware of all these things when I retired. And I'm happy and doing well.

[oldbuddy]

I did it 15 years ago and still have no worries. If I can't make it, you guys will take care of me.

[vickysue]

No I was not mentally ready to retire, but had no chose. Medical problems have forced me to this. Because of my back which was injured years ago I have trouble standing for long periods or lifting much. Even though I am 72 I still have a lot of time on my hands that I feel could be put to better use then vegging around the house.

[makeblessed]

I retired about five years ago and I love it! yes it was a mental adjustment at first but once  got over that I have not looked back, I do volunteer work, travel and work as a substitute teacher. It is a mind set, you just need to budget and live within your means, which I always tried to do anyway when I was full time in the workplace, but I am thankful that I am able to make it and have not have any major health challenges, but I did try and plan to the extent I could when I was working.

[bleyd]

If I could I would love to retire.  I'd probably still work but on my own terms...if I dont like the job, I can always quit anytime.

[ancmetro]

   Not really! As long as my health is OK, I will not retired. Humanity can benefit from it!

[Skyisbluetoday]

I would if I could!

[countrygirl12]

That does not even make sense.  If I could retire today I would do so and never give it a second thought.

[JaniceSW]

No I was not mentally ready to retire, but had no chose. Medical problems have forced me to this. Because of my back which was injured years ago I have trouble standing for long periods or lifting much. Even though I am 72 I still have a lot of time on my hands that I feel could be put to better use then vegging around the house.

I had a very similar experience about two years ago.  I was not financially or psychologically ready.  Having a great deal of free time on your hands is not all it's cracked up to be.  It's not that I want to work 40 hours per week again, but I would like about 15-20 hours doing something that I enjoy and maybe pays a bit besides.

[sanglee]

to tell you the truth i am horrible with money im not sure if im ready to retire or not

[alina6]

I would retire tomorrow if I could. I probably have 10-12 years before I can.

[dreamyxo]

Hell yes I'm sick of working.

[sdenimandlace1]

I will retire in the fall. Money was I will be poorer, but thats ok.