Now I get why my transition was so easy: Not only do I have a creative passion I was eager to fulfill, but I'm also an introvert. Fewer social interactions? So what?
I thought I'd have to go through a lengthy "unwinding" when I retired from the insurance industry after a 30 year career, but it lasted for about 15 minutes! The stress had been more than I ever imagined. I was happy engaging in employment in adult Christian ministries for 5 years, and later as a Specialist in Army National Guard Employment and Education Counseling. That made it much easier, and I completely retired in 2014, and love the option of doing certain things, or not!
Now I get why my transition was so easy: Not only do I have a creative passion I was eager to fulfill, but I'm also an introvert. Fewer social interactions? So what?
Yes, I had an easy time during the pandemic, but I felt sorry for the extroverts who were climbing the walls.
The beginning of another 10-part series in the works for you, sir.
Hey, Spanky, I've got a great idea! Let's write a book!
Thought you were doing that already, Don! Your essays are prime material.
I like that idea—I’d buy it!
I thought I'd have to go through a lengthy "unwinding" when I retired from the insurance industry after a 30 year career, but it lasted for about 15 minutes! The stress had been more than I ever imagined. I was happy engaging in employment in adult Christian ministries for 5 years, and later as a Specialist in Army National Guard Employment and Education Counseling. That made it much easier, and I completely retired in 2014, and love the option of doing certain things, or not!