What to do when feeling lost in retirement
What to do when feeling lost in retirement
By NANCY COLLAMER | Next Avenue
Last year, my husband Joel, then 65, retired from a 30+ year career as an IT consultant. Initially, he reveled in his newfound freedom. But over time, the leisurely life lost its luster and Joel seemed a little lost himself.
Now as a retirement coach, I wasn’t alarmed by Joel’s growing restlessness. Retirement can be surprisingly challenging and it often takes two years or more before people settle in. Still, as his wife, it was eye-opening to experience the ups and downs of this transition firsthand.
