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Old 09-15-2014, 05:15 PM
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Anyone else find adjusting to retirement difficult? After decades of 60+ hr work weeks as a business executive, I was thrilled to be able to retire and live full time in TV. Now 3 months into it, I'm finding it very difficult to adjust to the slower pace. I've never had any hobbies and have never been a big "joiner" of clubs. I've explored a few hobbies and groups since moving here but none have appealed to me. I either swim or golf every day and I read a lot but that only kills a few hours a day. My career was so demanding, I never had time to be bored. It never occurred to me I would be bored in retirement. I've been told this is just a part of the adjustment phase. Any suggestions to assist my transition would be greatly appreciated
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Fb32162, as said previously there are many volunteer opportunities here. As a former business executive have you heard of SCORE (Senior Core of Retired Executives). The focus is to mentor people that want to start up a new business. If you would like more information please pm me and I can provide you with some information. Good luck and give it some time, you will find a niche.
I too am facing the same thing in 12 days. Business will be sold. Last week while meeting with potential new client, I felt the rush of hunt and kill of new business. Wonder what will give me that same rush?

I will look into SCORE and if someone wants to start a transition group, I'd join.