I’m not retired, just tired though, at 62, I might be a re-tread.
I will be retired 20 years next month. I turned 76 this year. There is life, and enjoyment after retirement. I worked with several people who had nothing but the job to go to. Many of them had no kids to support, but felt compelled to stay on the job long after they were eligible to retire. I'd ask them, do you really want to die while working for NY State? Sadly, over my 25 years, several co-workers died way too young, much younger than me, and never got to retire. I feel very fortunate that I have had all these years to do the things that interest me. I also wasn't one of those people who felt they needed to get a job after they retired, in order to have something to do. Sadly, there are a lot people who feel that way. I hope that when you can retire, you will enjoy it as much as I have.