Baby Boomers
In reply to the discussion: Thoughts on retiring - update! [View all]TexasProgresive
(12,157 posts)I can really understand you angst about the prospect of retiring. While there are no guarantees about what the future will lay at your doorstep it sounds like you are in a very good place to retire with finance, health insurance along with grandchildren and volunteer activities to give your life structure. That last bit is really important. It is amazing how much of our sense of ourselves centers around our employment.
It's your choice as it was for me. I am grateful that I could choose without too much burden financially and otherwise. It has never been a problem for me to keep busy. I will throw one thing into the scales. Your workplace will survive without you. They will have to make adjustments but will probably do okay. These grandchildren is a whole 'nother thang. Already the eldest is speeding towards an age where they become more and more independent. It happens so fast. Becoming their caregiver you will give them a great gift and receive one even greater in return.
That's all this grandpa has got for you either than prayers and wishing you well.