I retired early 5 years ago and this is the #1 biggest downside of my decision

Retirement often fails to meet the high expectations set during one's career, especially for early retirees seeking a slower pace of life. The adjustment can be challenging, leading some to reconsider their decision to retire early. One Reddit user illustrates this struggle after attempting a less-stressful job only to confront customer mistreatment. The article highlights how many early retirees face a loss of social status, prompting them to return to the workforce for fulfillment and income. This trend indicates retirement can be re-evaluated and adapted to individual needs over time.

The loss of 'social status' seems to have hit the early retiree pretty hard.

There are countless cases on Reddit of early retirees who ended up returning to work some years later.

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