Yikes. Returning to the Real World is No Fun Right Now
My emotions and stress are off the charts
Yesterday, I wrote a piece on my retirement practice year (RPY) and why it was so important to take one before I head off into full retirement. I believe to find my purpose for the rest of my life is a critical step.
5 shockers learned from my Retirement Practice Year (so far)
I described how I took an awesome bare-bones trip in the jungle of Costa Rica teaching English to the native children.
I also detail the craziness that resumed when I returned home and the pressure of what to do next sent me into an emotional spiral with the pounding voice in my voice saying, “What now genius are you going to do next?”
So I took a part-time job at Trader Joe’s. It wasn’t the ideal professional project management position that I was used to, but I really believe the hard physical work and camaraderie would get me back on a more balanced emotional track.
But to be honest, I know it is early but I am not sure I am right. You see, Trader’s is a great place for belonging as fellow workers are amazing at making you feel important and that you belong. They share their personal stories and many of them are working their retirement practice years or in full retirement.
