So, my little scripting contract didn't blossom into a full time job and applying for jobs and interviewing were way more work than an actual job.
Worst thing about retirement compared to work (WFH excluded) is the free air conditioning at work. I pay for every bit of it at home.
The CA central valley (nearby) has the highest total electric bills in the country thanks to high heat and regulatory capture by PG&E.
And I was pretty competent at IT work, not just throwing blame. I think that honest streak cost me some opportunities. Unlike Soham Parekh. [0]
[0] https://m.economictimes.com/magazines/panache/how-now-famous...
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m463•6mo ago
I remember my friend interviewed at a company and the interviewers would end the interview with "do you have any questions for me?"
I asked, "What did you ask? did you ask if they liked working there?"
"No, I tried that a long time ago, and nobody ever says they don't like working there - it is a self-selecting population - everyone is always where they choose to be"
I've found exactly the same things talking to people on both sides of the retirement question.
People who have retired think everyone should retire.
People who have not retired stand by their decision too.
(also, lots of people who retire die in a few short years - correlation or causation?)
Actually I know one person who wasn't happy. He retired because his wife nagged him to do it and he tells me of his regret.