Retirement ....Good , Bad , So-so ??

[RobertInOntario]

For you retirees have you found out yet that all that free time you're supposed to have is not yours to have much less free? LOL Seems like all your family & friends also think, that so your the first one the come to for help!

Actually,that would depend on the retiree and if he can say no,I have plans for today. I stop cuddling my kids after they became adults with families of their own. As far as friends calling every day wanting this or that, sorry, I have already made plans for today. I never indulge what my plans may be though.

Now, 90% of my time is free to do as I will and I'll have it no other way.

About 50% of my current work is freelance. But, from 2010 to 2014, I worked completely as a freelancer from home.

I also had to be a little careful as some neighbours thought that -- because I was home all the time -- I was always available to run errands, give them hand, visit, etc. This didn't happen a lot and, of course, I don't mind helping out when needed. But there were a couple times when it was frustrating because I was ultra-busy & in deadlines. I guess you have to be a little cagey about your schedule and availability!

Rob