I am 83 years old. I retired when I was 62 and then got a second full time online job that I kept for another 10 years. But sitting around wasn't for me, so I started my newsletter. The difference is it's at my pace and it's doing something I love . . the same pressure isn't there.
I worked for 26 years. Now I'm retired. And I can finally enrich my life with my studies, with physical activities and with nature. Finally, managing my own time. And I'm very fulfilled. The secret is not to be empty-headed.
Great article, Don! I'm in the middle space, looking for part-time paid work to help make ends meet. I've been "looking" for a year now. Nothing steady--a contract book editing job, here, a few one-and-done writing gigs, there. Just enough to stay afloat.
And thanks for the AARP article. I've searched through AARP many times but never found this great resource before.
I am 83 years old. I retired when I was 62 and then got a second full time online job that I kept for another 10 years. But sitting around wasn't for me, so I started my newsletter. The difference is it's at my pace and it's doing something I love . . the same pressure isn't there.
Exactly! That's just how I feel about my newsletter.
I worked for 26 years. Now I'm retired. And I can finally enrich my life with my studies, with physical activities and with nature. Finally, managing my own time. And I'm very fulfilled. The secret is not to be empty-headed.
You have a great gift for optimism. When I read your Substack, I hear your voice and it puts a smile on my face.
It delights me to hear you say that, Susie. Thank you so much.
Great article, Don! I'm in the middle space, looking for part-time paid work to help make ends meet. I've been "looking" for a year now. Nothing steady--a contract book editing job, here, a few one-and-done writing gigs, there. Just enough to stay afloat.
And thanks for the AARP article. I've searched through AARP many times but never found this great resource before.
Thanks, Jackie. Hope the right work, appropriate to your talents, comes along soon.
Thanks, Don. I've already done the book editing job and am currently doing a couple of writing gigs.
Good job. Good ideas. Good show.
Keep up the good work, young man!