Rookie retiree

What happens next?

work-life-balance

  • Every holiday, I make myself the same promise: Don’t overeat. Don’t overdrink. Keep up the exercise.And every holiday, I break that promise. I tell myself, “You deserve a break!” and before long, I’ve slipped into late nights, lazy mornings, and just the thought of physical exercise fills me full of horror. Sound familiar? Retirement, especially… Read more

  • As part of my ongoing series, on transitioning into retirement, I’ve been exploring what this big life change looks and feels like. However, retirement isn’t a one-size-fits-all experience – and that’s what makes it both challenging and interesting. In this new thread – ‘Other Voices‘ – I’ll be sharing the stories of fellow “rookie retirees”… Read more

  • If you’ve just ‘retired’ why would you think about returning to work and giving up your new found freedom? There are lots of reasons for taking this step – some that we’ve touched on in earlier parts of this series – including: MONEY/BUDGET – Maybe you need to top up your budget or perhaps your… Read more