Depression after retirement?

[Cutehumor]

when I worked in the hospital, a couple of retirees would tell me that they never got sick until they retired. folks in their 60s. I have heard the same thing about retirees who divorce because they are with each other 24/7 and drive each other cray so they divorce. so there are cons to retiring. you old guys might want to work longer.

 

[mailman74]

My granny was depressed for 3 years.

 

[Indydriver]

Originally Posted By: uc50ic4more
Originally Posted By: d00df00d
For a lot of people, work is a crucial source of purpose in their lives. Take that away and it's easy to see why they would become depressed.


Originally Posted By: Pop_Rivit
I don't think there is any doubt that retirement can mentally change a person. It's also an age when, if a person has not taken care of themselves, health issues can start to manifest themselves. It's also a time when dementia can start to show up.


I am not of retirement age, but everything I understand about the perils of retirement are summed up right there. 1) You tie so closely what you DO with who and what you ARE. Then what you DO stops abruptly and you may not have prepared yourself for the massive change. For a man, at least, I cannot imagine a larger personal change-of-life; when you have to accept that the "productive" chapter of your life, where you were to make your mark, is over. 2) You're getting older and you're no longer being driven by your occupation. The healthiest and most robust groups of people in the world who thrive into old age are those who remain active and vital deep into old age.

You have a warped and depressing perspective of retirement. I have given most of my adult life toiling for a large corporation in exchange for a good living and secure retirement. I can't wait to retire and use that time and effort in pursuit of my own interests. I could walk away tomorrow but can't quite afford to yet. When the day comes, I'll walk away with a huge smile on my face and no regrets whatsoever. I can't wait to spend my mornings gambling on the stock market and my afternoons gambling on the golf course. You youngin's keep working hard so those social security checks don't bounce, OK?

 

[GMFan]

I'm only 25 years old and I already know I am going to work until I die or can't any longer. I truly enjoy what I do. Relaxation feels much more rewarding after I've busted my butt all week.

I've been working since I was 15...started out stocking shelves in a grocery in the summertime.

I get 2 weeks vacation every year and when I take that vacation at home I feel restless unless I travel somewhere.

 

[Cutehumor]

Originally Posted By: Indydriver
Originally Posted By: uc50ic4more
Originally Posted By: d00df00d
For a lot of people, work is a crucial source of purpose in their lives. Take that away and it's easy to see why they would become depressed.


Originally Posted By: Pop_Rivit
I don't think there is any doubt that retirement can mentally change a person. It's also an age when, if a person has not taken care of themselves, health issues can start to manifest themselves. It's also a time when dementia can start to show up.


I am not of retirement age, but everything I understand about the perils of retirement are summed up right there. 1) You tie so closely what you DO with who and what you ARE. Then what you DO stops abruptly and you may not have prepared yourself for the massive change. For a man, at least, I cannot imagine a larger personal change-of-life; when you have to accept that the "productive" chapter of your life, where you were to make your mark, is over. 2) You're getting older and you're no longer being driven by your occupation. The healthiest and most robust groups of people in the world who thrive into old age are those who remain active and vital deep into old age.

You have a warped and depressing perspective of retirement. I have given most of my adult life toiling for a large corporation in exchange for a good living and secure retirement. I can't wait to retire and use that time and effort in pursuit of my own interests. I could walk away tomorrow but can't quite afford to yet. When the day comes, I'll walk away with a huge smile on my face and no regrets whatsoever. I can't wait to spend my mornings gambling on the stock market and my afternoons gambling on the golf course. You youngin's keep working hard so those social security checks don't bounce, OK?


hope you are not relying on that ponzi scheme aka social security when your retired. I hope it lasts but I don't think it will.

 

[65cuda]

Originally Posted By: GMFan
I'm only 25 years old and I already know I am going to work until I die or can't any longer. I truly enjoy what I do. Relaxation feels much more rewarding after I've busted my butt all week.

I've been working since I was 15...started out stocking shelves in a grocery in the summertime.

I get 2 weeks vacation every year and when I take that vacation at home I feel restless unless I travel somewhere.

A lot can change over the next 25 years and then start looking at 35 years from now. What you enjoy now can easily change to something that you can't stand to go to the next day. I hope that it works out that you work as long as you enjoy it and can then retire, but don't plan on it. Best laid plans have a way of blowing up in your face.

 

[Trav]

I retired officially in 05 at 47 because of a accident which occurred on my way to work.
If you have things to do and have a few bucks to do them being retired is the best thing in the world.

Its a wonderful feeling to be able to say NO or KMA and walk away.

 

[Spazdog]

My dad retired early and retired often.

Retired from the Army at 37. That was never going to stick. It's a nice paycheck but not nearly enough to retire on. Went to the Police Dept.

In his 50s, I think he realized he had no business on patrol in one of the seediest beats in S.Dallas. It was just a matter of time before one of the young criminal types would just be doped up enough or just plain mean and strong enough to overpower him in a fight and someone was going to die. (he made his entire career with the department without ever discharging his firearm outside of the range) He was financially set so he retired.

It didn't stick. His house got a fresh coat of paint and new hardwood floors but when that was done he was too bored and went back to work with a state university police force. (State University cops here are uniformed State Police)

Retired again after awhile. Didn't stick. Went back to work as an OSHA inspector.

This whole retirement business didn't end up sticking until he got his motorhome. Now when he gets bored, he takes a trip.

 

[rjundi]

My grandfather went crazy after retirement (forced). He lost his hearing and was essentially a supreme court judge where he lived so that did not work well not being able to hear well

He wore his pajama's thereafter all the time and rarely left the house.

My father just retired but is doing well with it all. Thankfully my father transitioned from working 60-70hrs/week as CEO to consulting 3 days/week to living nearby. My dad loves seeing his grandkids (missed out for first 8 years living abroad).

 

[dwcopple]

Originally Posted By: Trav

If you have things to do and have a few bucks to do them being retired is the best thing in the world.

Its a wonderful feeling to be able to say NO or KMA and walk away.

I pray to God I get to experience this some day...

 

[hattaresguy]

I don't plan on retiring but I would like to have the time one day to work for fun. IE jobs that pay nothing or very little but I would enjoy.

I'd like to spend 6 months of the year traveling, maybe crew on some tall ships, do some more sailboat racing, restore old Mercedes and maybe do a bit of classic car racing.

I'm buying rentals, when I have 30ish mostly paid off I'm out.

 

[Turk]

Sometimes, I don't want to work on a "career" anymore. 31 years of it gets real old.

Seeing the younger crowd make all the mistakes experience wouldn't make gets old too. If they would only ask or learn... but they won't. They cop attitudes, are selfish and think mostly about themselves. So sick of it.

Anyone else??

 

[dwcopple]

Originally Posted By: tpitcher


Seeing the younger crowd make all the mistakes experience wouldn't make gets old too. If they would only ask or learn... but they won't. They cop attitudes, are selfish and think mostly about themselves. So sick of it.

Funny, because where I work, it's the old ones that are stuck doing outdated ways, they are constantly grumbling about something, and refuse to allow new, higher educated employees, teach them new things. Oh, and don't even get me started on how "selfish" they are too. I might just blow a gasket again...

 

[Trav]

Quote:
it's the old ones that are stuck doing outdated ways, they are constantly grumbling about something, and refuse to allow new, higher educated employees, teach them new things.

Oh brother.. Not even going there.

 

[Pop_Rivit]

Originally Posted By: tpitcher
Sometimes, I don't want to work on a "career" anymore. 31 years of it gets real old.

Seeing the younger crowd make all the mistakes experience wouldn't make gets old too. If they would only ask or learn... but they won't. They cop attitudes, are selfish and think mostly about themselves. So sick of it.

Anyone else??



Just wave your cane around and yell "Get off my lawn!" at them.

 

[doitmyself]

Originally Posted By: Pop_Rivit
Just wave your cane around and yell "Get off my lawn!" at them.

I'm looking forward to that part of my life where old age gives you certain rights.....

 

[65cuda]

Originally Posted By: dwcopple
Originally Posted By: tpitcher


Funny, because where I work, it's the old ones that are stuck doing outdated ways, they are constantly grumbling about something, and refuse to allow new, higher educated employees, teach them new things. Oh, and don't even get me started on how "selfish" they are too. I might just blow a gasket again...

New higher educated employees? First sign of the I know of all the geewiz stuff that will work great and you old farts know nothing. Ever think that the old ones are grumbling because some of the stuff you now think is outdated is still there because they've already tried the other stuff and found out through experience what works? This is a two way street. Both the old and young can learn from each other and both sides have their share of "selfish" people.

 

[dwcopple]

Originally Posted By: 65cuda
This is a two way street. Both the old and young can learn from each other and both sides have their share of "selfish" people.
this is true, but in MY case, I am on a stupid step system, and the older folks decided to take my step increase for the next two years and disperse it across the board...lovely huh? Guess they forgot what it was like...They have BMW/Caddy/luxury SUV payments to make.

 

[jcwit]

[/quote] Funny, because where I work, it's the old ones that are stuck doing outdated ways, they are constantly grumbling about something, and refuse to allow new, higher educated employees, teach them new things. Oh, and don't even get me started on how "selfish" they are too. I might just blow a gasket again... [/quote]

Ya, the young highly educated ones that didn't even know how to read a tape measure. 13/16ths? Is that the one little mark after the 3rd big mark or is it the medium sized mark?

Wait, how many feet was that again?

 

[expat]

I have seen people suffer in retirement because they still live with the habits or standards that were required when they were in the workforce.
I have seen ex Accountants keep a household ledger for grocery expenses (and not because they were on a budget)and people that were ex Military expect non military (Tradesmen etc.) work to the exacting standards and timekeeping they were used to during their career.
Same with Engineers.
People that have had a variety of occupations seem to adjust better, when in retirement