Two Sides of FI Retirement Is Nothing Like I Thought It Would Be
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Jan 16, 2022 Fritz Gilbert, an early retiree and founder of The Retirement Manifesto, shares his journey nearly four years post-retirement. He discusses the emotional adjustments required when leaving the workforce, highlighting unexpected realities versus daydreamed expectations. Fritz emphasizes finding purpose, exploring new hobbies, and the importance of planning ahead, including deciding on retirement timing and financial strategies. His insights reveal that retirement is more about personal fulfillment than just financial stability, making it a rich, unpredictable journey.
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One More Year Syndrome
- If you're considering "one more year" at work, focus on the soft skills of retirement.
- Set a firm retirement date to avoid continuously postponing it.
Glide Path to Purpose
- Pursue any curiosity or interest you have before retirement.
- This "glide path" approach eases the transition and helps discover your purpose.
Unplanned Retirement
- Fritz's wife was a caregiver until his mother-in-law passed away three months after his retirement.
- This unplanned retirement for her highlighted the importance of pre-retirement purpose planning.
