Retired Tech Manager Struggles With Identity Crisis After Leaving Work! 😱

Hey friends, it’s been two years since I retired early from my tech management job, and honestly, I’m still struggling. I spent 30 years building my career, and overnight, it felt like my whole identity vanished. Suddenly, no one cared about my experience or what I did. My old work friends moved on, and I felt completely lost. 😔 My wife is still working and saving, while I’m trying to fill my days with hobbies and the occasional side gig. But the loss of purpose and the weird shift in our financial habits is really throwing me off. I miss feeling needed and respected at work, and it’s hard to adjust to this new normal. Has anyone else gone through this? How did you find your footing again after leaving a long career? I’d really appreciate any advice or stories you can share. 🙏 #CareerTransition #RetirementStruggles #WorkplaceIdentity