A Reddit user, financially set to retire with $200K per year from a paid-off house and substantial savings, feels anxious about the transition. At 54, she describes her nerves akin to standing on a high diving board. While financially prepared, her fear stems from the drastic life changes retirement brings, such as losing social connections and a daily routine structured around work. It suggests that emotional and social aspects of retirement deserve equal attention when planning life post-career.
The Reddit user felt a 'shaky, wobbly, petrified feeling' about retirement despite financial security, highlighting the emotional challenges of leaving the workforce.
Being financially ready to retire alleviates many fears, but the social connections and daily structure provided by work are hard to replicate.
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