Retirement, 2013 and now

by Diane
(B.c. canada)

I first wrote when I retired in 2013 about how retirement was so different.

Now I find myself in 2025 almost retiring again!

I had picked up a volunteer job that was full-time for about 5 years and I did a lot of volunteering.

Now I've moved to another town and I must admit that that move was the worst hardest move I have made in my life. I have to start all over again meeting new people.

I guess I should say that I moved because my daughter was in that town. But nevertheless, although I see her quite frequently, I have to begin all over again and so it's difficult trying to figure out.

I realize that I'm not a home person so I have to do a lot of volunteering and so I think I can understand, although in a different context, starting all over what it means...

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Yes, starting over...
by: Wendy, Retirement Enthusiast/Coach

Diane,

Just want to say I'm thrilled you've updated here, and happy to know you see your daughter frequently.

That often doesn't happen -- retirees move closer to adult children who don't have time for them. Yikes!

If you can volunteer, its a great way to find new friends in a new community.

If you can't find something, try clubs at the library or other community groups. You can attend meetings and have a community without the need to "work" as a volunteer in retirement.

Best Wishes!

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