What We Spend Retired and On Edge
Apr 23, 2025
A retired social worker grapples with unexpected feelings of anxiety after leaving her career. As she navigates financial insecurities and caregiving demands, she shares intimate stories that reveal the complexities of retirement life. The challenges of newfound freedom, coupled with budget adjustments and social isolation, add to her struggles. Through reflections on self-employment and personal agency, she highlights the quest for purpose and connection in this new phase of life.
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Struggling With Retirement Excitement
- Cherry feels stuck and not excited about retirement as she expected.
- Her mom reassures her she will be okay and to enjoy retirement.
Early Retirement Unplanned Challenges
- Cherry retired early due to her mother's health issues and workplace factors.
- She realized she hadn't done retirement counseling and wasn't financially ready.
Lost Income and Saving Regrets
- Cherry had a decent salary pre-retirement but struggled with saving.
- After retiring, her income was halved, leading to financial anxiety.