There is so much good advice here that it has given me a renewed attitude about retirement. I retired 3 years ago and went through much of what you expressed. It took me a little over a year and I still occasionally feel I’ve lost my sense of purpose. I wasn’t attracted to many of the clubs or activities, but I tried some new activities, Tai Chi and target shooting. Villagers are very friendly so through those two I was introduced to volunteering at a church to teach English (also something I had never done). That volunteer opportunity led to a paying, part-time job teaching. My point is consider this an adventure and be open to whatever comes. BTW, it’s easier to get a job here than in Long Island. Check Indeed for secretarial jobs in The Villages. And, you can always rent here or wherever you might want to retire before you move. Think about how blessed we are that we were able to retire.
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