The Humans vs Retirement Podcast 6 weeks into his retirement! An inspirational real retirement story with Neil Jones
Nov 17, 2023
Neil Jones, a newly retired professional with a background in technology and finance, candidly shares his journey just six weeks into retirement. He discusses the vital role of planning and emotional adjustments in navigating this life transition. Neil reflects on the joys of embracing new hobbies and the challenges of self-doubt while emphasizing the importance of maintaining social connections. He also touches on the need for strategic financial planning and how true contentment in retirement stems from appreciating life's simple pleasures.
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Long Career, Early Retirement Seed
- Neil describes a 35-year career from defence software to long-term tech operations at a startup-turned-company where he spent nearly 20 years before retiring six weeks ago.
- He began thinking about early retirement in his early 40s and deliberately increased pension savings to create optionality.
Visualise Day-to-Day, Not Just Holidays
- Visualising daily and seasonal weeks helped Neil shape a realistic retirement identity and reduce anxiety about 'what he does'.
- He studied other retirees and planned to replicate non-financial work elements like camaraderie and structure.
Cricket Club Filled The Team Void
- Neil joined his local cricket club and became treasurer to replace workplace camaraderie and team purpose.
- That role provided familiar structure and helped his transition away from daily work relationships.
