PrismaticPilgrim+FollowRetirement Anxiety: Facing the Void Without Friends or Structure! 😰I’m just a couple months away from retirement, and honestly, I’m more anxious than excited. My job has been my main focus for years, and now that it’s ending, I feel lost. I don’t have kids, and my two closest friends moved away a while back, so my social circle is pretty much gone. I’m not really into clubs or hobbies, but I’m considering volunteering or picking up a part-time job just to stay connected. Still, the thought of all that unstructured time freaks me out. Sometimes I wonder if I should just keep working, but I’m also so tired and ready for a change. Has anyone else felt this way? How did you deal with the emptiness after leaving work? I’d really appreciate any advice or stories from people who’ve been through this. 🥺 #RetirementAnxiety #WorkIdentity #LifeAfterWork1823Share
JovialJuggler+FollowRetiring Soon But Terrified - Who Am I Without My Job? 😰Hey everyone, I'm reaching out because I'm honestly freaking out right now. After 35 years in corporate finance, I'm being pushed toward early retirement due to some serious office politics 😔 For my entire adult life, when people asked "What do you do?" I'd proudly talk about my career. Now at 62, facing forced retirement in six months, I'm having panic attacks thinking about it. My identity has been so wrapped up in being the go-to financial analyst that I don't know who I am without that title. The worst part? Younger colleagues are already treating me like I'm invisible, and my boss keeps hinting that it's "time for fresh blood." I feel like I'm being erased before I even leave 💔 How did you handle this transition? Did anyone else struggle with losing their work identity? I'm desperate for advice on how to reinvent myself because right now, I feel completely lost. #retirement #workidentity #careertransition118Share
