So tired of doing nothing

[Lara]

I can't get my head wrapped around being "tired of doing nothing". Isn't the remedy to simply do something?

 

[JFBev]

I am so tired of doing nothing. I have been working in the IT industry for 46 years, extremely active, well remunerated, well known, trusted advisor and extremely successful. I am now 67 years young and retired. These days the IT world is really for the younger generation, so no more place for me as an elderly... Something that really keeps me busy and help me to get rid of all the energy that I still have. What a mess. Retirement is NOT for sissies.nthego:

What about consulting in social media? Several huge companies (you would know who they are ) are hiring tens of thousands of people to monitor traffic/sources, etc. Part algorithm, part logic, part reason -- all good qualities that an "older" professional person would most likely possess. If I really needed the adventure, would definitely look in to that kind of thing. Could work from anywhere with a dependable internet connection.
Balance is what I went for, after 30+ years looking at screens and travelling. So, a lovely coastline and high speed internet connection does it for me!
And, just a thought -- wouldn't it be GREAT to be an "elder test" passenger on a SpaceX flight? Yeah! :cheerful:

 

[Big Horn]

What an insensitive post....and you're a Senior Member?

It's reality. Some people can't face it—or won't.

 

[RadishRose]

After months, it is now going quite well. In this thread I received so many good ideas of which some suites me quite well. Well, the solution for me came from 2 sources.
1 - I became a member of a group of retired men playing golf twice a week and it is so much fun. Also met about 30 new people in the same situation that I have.
2 - Travel, travel and travel - when not playing golf, travel with my wife. For this year a boat cruise in the Mediterranean and thereafter a month long trip through Namibia. Just the planning associated with these two trips keeps me busy for days as I do the route planning, the dates and bookings all by myself, not using travel agents. Part of the fun.

For the Namibia trip I bought a 4x4 Ford Ranger and an off road camper. See route through Namibia.

https://goo.gl/maps/pXVnQyti1Fo

So, NOT TIRED OF DOING NOTHING any-more, thanks to all of you.:love_heart::goodjob:

Richard you've made amazing changes! So happy for you- enjoy your plans to the fullest! :love_heart:

 

[KingsX]

I can't get my head wrapped around being "tired of doing nothing". Isn't the remedy to simply do something?

I'm never bored with my own company.

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[fmdog44]

If it weren't for this stupid couch and stupid Lazy Boy recliner and my stupid ultra comfortable bed I would be the most active retired guy in the country.:sleeping:

 

[Keesha]

After months, it is now going quite well. In this thread I received so many good ideas of which some suites me quite well. Well, the solution for me came from 2 sources.
1 - I became a member of a group of retired men playing golf twice a week and it is so much fun. Also met about 30 new people in the same situation that I have.
2 - Travel, travel and travel - when not playing golf, travel with my wife. For this year a boat cruise in the Mediterranean and thereafter a month long trip through Namibia. Just the planning associated with these two trips keeps me busy for days as I do the route planning, the dates and bookings all by myself, not using travel agents. Part of the fun.

For the Namibia trip I bought a 4x4 Ford Ranger and an off road camper. See route through Namibia.

https://goo.gl/maps/pXVnQyti1Fo

So, NOT TIRED OF DOING NOTHING any-more, thanks to all of you.:love_heart::goodjob:

This is really good news Richard. Some members here are extremely helpful indeed.

I can't get my head wrapped around being "tired of doing nothing". Isn't the remedy to simply do something?

I couldn’t agree more Lara but ‘men’ appear to be wired differently

I'm never bored with my own company.

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Me too. I actually really enjoy my own company :grin:

 

[michaellowry]

You know, there are a lot of activities to be done! I would even say more, a million of things to be interested with. Join an older people's group, for instance! Thousands of clubs and wonderful activities that are available for retired people![h=3][/h]