tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post647004290309824977..comments2023-11-05T02:39:52.642-08:00Comments on Dr Sock Writes Here: Why the Angst About Retirement, Dr Sock?Dr Sock http://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-29455833315657072572018-10-19T13:46:02.804-07:002018-10-19T13:46:02.804-07:00Thanks for your comment.
JudeThanks for your comment.<br /><br />JudeDr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-6022065081950855092018-10-18T05:38:46.840-07:002018-10-18T05:38:46.840-07:00Rapidly this kind of link may well irrefutably fin...Rapidly this kind of link may well irrefutably find yourself famous among each creating many individuals, as a result of thorough posts and also critiques and also scores. <a href="https://www.makler-kassel.net/" rel="nofollow">Makler Kassel</a><br />Susan Littlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10324099290141958819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-89338000778173763352017-10-07T23:21:39.883-07:002017-10-07T23:21:39.883-07:00Teri, thanks so much for commenting. Our experienc...Teri, thanks so much for commenting. Our experiences seem quite similar. While I was still pursuing my career, I really couldn’t imagine what life would be like without the job, as my work filled most of my waking hours (and when I wasn’t actually working, I was thinking about work). That is certainly a recipe for burnout even in a wonderful job. I found the changes toward a primary focus on budget and accountability in my workplace discouraging, similar to the switch in your workplace to outcomes and paperwork.<br /><br />My big surprise is how little I miss working!<br /><br />JudeDr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-11754463669217351802017-10-06T12:55:24.877-07:002017-10-06T12:55:24.877-07:00Lol I am very late to this post but I so identifie...Lol I am very late to this post but I so identified with it as I retired, at the age of 60 from a 34 year career as a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist. To be honest, I have not missed my "work" identity at all which has surprised me to some extent, as I enjoyed what I did and was good at it. I think there was some degree of burnout at play, during my last 10 years at the workplace there were significant administrative changes which impacted greatly on the quality of care clinicians could provide. We were expected to focus on paperwork and "outcomes" which was not patient centered. <br /><br />I am enjoying my time off, done a lot of traveling with DH, spent more time with grandkids, got a new puppy lol.<br /><br />I think the gift of time is so precious now, not having to clock in, and actually having time to do nothing. Congratulations on your retirement.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-47803189677477692742017-09-22T21:40:57.332-07:002017-09-22T21:40:57.332-07:00Yes, somehow I have been able to beat back the exi...Yes, somehow I have been able to beat back the existential angst, and find uses for my thumbs other than twiddling. <br /><br />As for busyness, in my workplace, the standard response to "How are you?" was "Busy!" When I think back to it now, it seems kind of twisted. Did we think busyness was a good thing? Or was it a way of saying, "I don't have time for you," or an excuse for why we hadn't responded to their emails yet?<br /><br />I am glad to be having a chance to learn how to be less busy. <br /><br />JudeDr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-34454740187856777562017-09-22T13:38:06.150-07:002017-09-22T13:38:06.150-07:00What do you mean no thumb twiddling & existent...What do you mean no thumb twiddling & existential angst? You mean that's not the essence of retirement? I'm shocked. However, I'm glad that you're enjoying your new lifestyle and are getting the hang of not being busy. Ally Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17017098395188176477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-46277215185153726652017-09-20T09:34:41.159-07:002017-09-20T09:34:41.159-07:00Karen, I am still at the very beginning of the ret...Karen, I am still at the very beginning of the retirement experience, and am being careful about what kinds of involvements I commit myself to thus far. I do not want to recreate the excessive busyness I experienced in the workplace! I spend a lot of lazy morning sipping coffee and reading. <br /><br />I am glad to hear that you are finding there are more ups than down, and that you are happy with retirement.<br /><br />JudeDr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-8067519628976222682017-09-20T04:16:56.003-07:002017-09-20T04:16:56.003-07:00Sorry about the delay in posting a comment, Jude. ...Sorry about the delay in posting a comment, Jude. As you say yourself, this retirement lifestyle keeps one super busy and involved. It has its ups and downs, but far more ups than downs, and I wouldn't trade it for anything.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13447366798740422421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-36744894686215352682017-09-19T21:14:34.723-07:002017-09-19T21:14:34.723-07:00Vicki, I would love to hear more about your trip t...Vicki, I would love to hear more about your trip to Colorado. You went there to attend a Mr. Money Mustache workshop, I believe? I hope that you blog about it.<br /><br />Once you read my guest post on Donna's site, you will find out that we have something else in common (besides retiring on the same day). We are both academics.<br /><br />JudeDr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-59359457086010007692017-09-19T17:20:49.076-07:002017-09-19T17:20:49.076-07:00An "experience of more" - wow, I totally...An "experience of more" - wow, I totally agree with this! We retired on the same day and we just got back from a two week trip to Colorado. It was incredible - and "more" than I ever could have imagined. I was excited about all of the possibilities in retirement, but I am more energized than ever! Heading over to read more of Retirement Reflections now!Vickihttp://www.makesmarterdecisions.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-966906074509193672017-09-18T22:36:46.144-07:002017-09-18T22:36:46.144-07:00Janis, I have many interests, and there are also s...Janis, I have many interests, and there are also so many new things that I want to try that there never seemed to be enough time for before. I have always been a "busy bee" never slowing down enough to be bored. So why do I worry that all my self discipline will crumble and I'll turn into a couch potato? I don't know. I guess I just like to worry!<br /><br />JudeDr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-47974546626445322882017-09-18T21:29:08.980-07:002017-09-18T21:29:08.980-07:00I can't understand those who struggle to keep ...I can't understand those who struggle to keep busy in retirement. Unless there are some physical limitations, the whole world is just outside the door and it is beckoning. I'm glad you are enjoying your retirement! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-64721909386555151922017-09-18T12:45:49.703-07:002017-09-18T12:45:49.703-07:00Anabel, I like the way you expressed it: "I h...Anabel, I like the way you expressed it: "I have just regrouped!" I guess one's career identity doesn't really go away. It just gets less time allocated to it, while other facets have a chance to blossom.<br /><br />JudeDr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-35857002978002227732017-09-18T12:42:21.110-07:002017-09-18T12:42:21.110-07:00Hi Mona: For some reason, when I was trying to dec...Hi Mona: For some reason, when I was trying to decide whether to retire, I had a secret dread that I would spend my time alone in the dark, twiddling my thumbs and contemplating the meaninglessness of life. That is not at all what retirement is turning out to be. I feel like a kid in a candy shop! It took the words of many happy retirees to help me make the leap, and I'm glad I did.<br /><br />JudeDr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-13482652999209804692017-09-18T12:35:56.669-07:002017-09-18T12:35:56.669-07:00Hi Donna: Thanks again for inviting me to write a ...Hi Donna: Thanks again for inviting me to write a guest post on your blog. It is awesome that we now live near enough to each other that we can get together for coffee, etc!<br /><br />JudeDr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-54444672413935662092017-09-18T11:54:56.866-07:002017-09-18T11:54:56.866-07:00I just read your post over at Donna's - I'...I just read your post over at Donna's - I'm glad things are working out for you. I'm five years in and although I felt the identity loss, it didn't last long and my new identity isn't that much different. I've just regrouped!Anabel Marshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15643196773717977697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-86937271983564315792017-09-18T08:59:29.143-07:002017-09-18T08:59:29.143-07:00I love what you said about retirement being an exp...I love what you said about retirement being an experience of more, not less. I had received a card that said - Retirement is when you stop living at work and begin working at living. I like being retired, too. Mona McGinnishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12234038212082778117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-54858451363613436122017-09-18T06:54:05.427-07:002017-09-18T06:54:05.427-07:00Hi, Jude - Thank you for Guest Hosting at Retireme...Hi, Jude - Thank you for Guest Hosting at Retirement Reflections, and for sharing that post here. Your post has been very popular on my site. I look forward to reading (and hearing) about your retirement adventures as they unfold! See you for coffee soon!retirementreflectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03256842249783275416noreply@blogger.com