Your experience of retirement
Watch this postI'm new to this forum and retired fully from the world of education in April 2021. Since then I have been busy with all sorts of things and I'm glad I don't have to face the morning commute amongst many other aspects of working life.
But...the experience of retirement and considering the next twenty years is on my mind and I am thinking about a self-help book for women on the subject. I want to know if there are women out there who would be prepared to share their experiences of retirement? Maybe an initial message -then leading to a proper conversation?
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I am looking for comments from people struggling, who don't have their own home or savings and and fighting rising prices in every direction. Also those with added care costs for disability issues.
I myself hit 66 later this month and as things stand, will be in that position, in rented accommodation, currently without a job and facing blatent ageism within my industry (radio and television). There is no way I will be able to survive on the state pension alone and am busily job-hunting whilst fighting off varying creditors.
I recently submitted a Freedom of Information Request (FOI) to the Treasury, asking where 'excess NI funds' have gone. I received a response and will be reading that out in the podcast. Believe me, it makes VERY interesting reading!
I'd also like people's views on the news that many experts are now predicting that the UK won't have a state pension in a few years time, something else that I will be looking into in the podcast.
I hope you don't mind me putting this on your thread, as I believe it's an issue that really does need to be addressed for both those already facing the stress and for those entering 'retirement'.
Ross Hemsworth
Former TV and Radio chat show host
Ross is #JustSayin' is available on Spotify, Apple, Amazon and all good podcast platforms.
I help out in the community shop once or twice per week. Have a garden after 20 years and learning about plants/flowers.
Joined the garden club to improve my limited knowledge
I find that you get used to being alone Do/ keep busy with household & garden chores
Meet up with friends+ family
My faith helps me
You all stay safe and well. Keep smiling.
Im due to retire soon and am thinkning the same sort of thoughts- how to fill my once very busy days or should i wait whcih is an option its really unsettling.
Anyway be nice to hear how youve been doing
Jackie
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I now try to participate in yoga and qigong once a week and am looking at taking painting classes to be around people. I am also pursuing Tai Chi for its exercise and balance benefits.
No I am not a go getter, lol. I am a Cancer woman who is home oriented. But I did something for myself in that arena too. I go a 12 week old kitten who is the joy of my life.
Wishing you the best
Janu
Lack of contact with colleagues and service users is a big miss as is the sense of feeling needed and respected.I now feel old and my confidence has declined.
It will improve over time. You just have to be patient. I know it’s difficult the longer the restrictions stay in place and we’re required to wear masks here in Ontario whenever we’re indoors sharing space. I even have to show proof of vaccination to have my latte in a wonderful, light space across the street from where I live in Toronto. Leaving for Vancouver shortly to celebrate the holiday season with family. I’m looking forward to that.’
Take time to think of all the good things in your life in your life ….
Cheers,
Trillium
I will hang on in there and I do thing of the good things in my life but the good things don't provide activities not unless you happen to love housework or gardening
Next year covid permitting I hope to find new activities.
I am feeling some of what you described. I am 68, retired in Dec. 2018, married (husband still working), and don't really have any friends around. I live in the southeastern US and even though I love my two doggies, the quiet is sometimes deafening. Love good conversation and laughter which I experienced when I was still working. Now because of Covid, everyone is staying close to home. I have tried to form a small social group of others over 60 in my area and even though people respond favorably, they don't show up. So if you would like to be a "chat friend," I would like to do that as well. Have a great day!
Joanne
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At first I seemed to have plenty to do, holidays to take, and friends t9 meet. Now my husband’s health has deteriorated badly, and he can’t walk far, so we only go as far as the local supermarket. I see a few friends for coffee or lunch.
I still want to go on cruises (had a taste of that this year), but it will have to wait, and by then I am afraid I will be too old and infirm!
I look forward to your thoughts on this, Muzzy.