Misty Miller retired early at age 58, believing she had financial stability with over $500,000 saved. However, she quickly regretted her decision, realizing she lacked a post-retirement plan. She felt lost without the daily structure and social connections that her job provided. Within a week, her attempts to return to work failed as her role was eliminated. This lack of preparation led to feelings of sadness and purposelessness, and she regrets cashing out her 401(k) as her savings dwindled.
I had no important decisions to make and no social network anymore.
All I could think of is that I made the biggest mistake of my life.
I felt so sad, so depressed. I couldn't believe my office wouldn't take me back.
I hadn't really planned it out; I had enough money, but I hadn't planned out what I was going to do all day.
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