Retired and then again

[Restored]

I worked as a Software Developer for 44 years. I started in 1981, retire in Jan 2024 and then went back to my previous employer from Sept 2024-Aug 2025. As much as I liked what I did, I really don't think it is healthy to go back. Working seemed to cause me to gain weight. When I retired, my weight plummeted along with my blood pressure. I am currently training myself to not be bored. I have an issue that many people have in their 60's but don't realize.

I have more money than time. I have an IT and an Accounting degree. I am acutely aware of numbers and trends. I have spreadsheets to measure everything. I am still learning how to be free of the work mentality. Every morning from Monday to Friday, I get up about 5:50-6:00 AM and say "Today is MY day, not THEIR day".

 

[Medusa]

I worked as a Software Developer for 44 years. I started in 1981, retire in Jan 2024 and then went back to my previous employer from Sept 2024-Aug 2025. As much as I liked what I did, I really don't think it is healthy to go back. Working seemed to cause me to gain weight. When I retired, my weight plummeted along with my blood pressure. I am currently training myself to not be bored. I have an issue that many people have in their 60's but don't realize.

I have more money than time. I have an IT and an Accounting degree. I am acutely aware of numbers and trends. I have spreadsheets to measure everything. I am still learning how to be free of the work mentality. Every morning from Monday to Friday, I get up about 5:50-6:00 AM and say "Today is MY day, not THEIR day".

Welcome to SF.

Who is "They" of, "not THEIR day?" Your former employers or the workforce animal as an entity?

Edit: typo Godsdammit. :/

 

[Kaila]

Thanks for sharing that intro post with us.
Hopefully you will gradually find ways to be healthy and to enjoy your days.

Welcome to our forum!

 

[Restored]

Welcome to SF.

Who is "They" of, "not THEIR day?" Your former employers or the workforce animal as a entity?

I hate to say it but "yes". That's a great way to put it and I never thought of it that way. That's a "coffee and journal" question for tomorrow. Thanks

 

[Medusa]

I hate to say it but "yes". That's a great way to put it and I never thought of it that way. That's a "coffee and journal" question for tomorrow. Thanks

 

[Medusa]

I hate to say it but "yes". That's a great way to put it and I never thought of it that way. That's a "coffee and journal" question for tomorrow. Thanks

I journal with my coffee in the mornings too.

Glad you've joined us. There is lots of good company here.

 

[Paco Dennis]

 

[hollydolly]

Whch country are you in ?

 

[Restored]

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Whch country are you in ?

USA, Virginia in Appalachia

 

[hollydolly]

USA, Virginia in Appalachia

I love that appalachian accent..pity I can't hear it on here lol

 

[Tish]

@Restored, c'mon in and take a load off.

 

[Pinky]

Welcome, from Toronto ..

 

[Jazzy1]

 

[QuietByNature]

 

[Ruthanne]

Welcome to the forums! Enjoy yourself!

 

[Cailin]