I’ve been in a period of change anyway for a couple of years or so.
Moving to our forever home, going semi-retired and the church closure have all signalled the end of one season and the beginning of a new one.
I’ve really enjoyed the last twelve months and I’m very much aware you can never say never, because you don’t know what’s around the corner, but I’m not looking at working full-time again.
My employment situation isn’t settled yet though in my own mind and that’s been the case since I joined the ranks of the semi-retired.
It’s strange feeling that sense of change. We always strive for a time when we can retire and have the freedom to choose our own things to do…. But when it comes we question our own value and purpose. I suppose that’s natural. Hope you continue to enjoy your transition Stewart.
Hello, Matt. I guess it’s different for everyone but I’ve never had any of those issues.
I first went semi-retired in my forties and was only tempted back to full-time by the offer of working in football.
I loved semi-retirement back then, I love it now and the decade of football sandwiched in the middle was pretty decent as well!
The only issue now is finance, as the travel alone means it’s not economically viable to live In Staffordshire and work in Wales.
In the meantime it’s not a problem, just something that needs to be worked through in due course.