Retired in '98 at the ripe old age of 58 after 36 years working for the same company in many different jobs in three different sections of the company. Got a tip from a friend of my dads who was in the right place at the right time. I got a golden parachute and retired. A few months later, the company was sold and many of my friends got laid off with nothing to show for all their time there. Was looking forward to the easy life.
After about 6 months, was out looking for a part time job. First one was delivering car parts and equipment. Lasted about 2 years. Second was as a lab tech at a vet school. Fell into it by accident and worked out well as I was "highly overqualified for the job" as a result of the job I retired from. It was a piece of cake. Came and went as I pleased and worked alone when other techs had to go to classes or meetings out of town. That turned out to be why I quit. Big boss said I could not work alone because of insurance problem. If I went full time, no problem. So, I quit. I was ready for total retirement this time. We rented a 34' RV for 6 weeks and travelled across the country. Been trying to do it again but something always pops up to delay it. Also planning a trip down the Mississippi in a stern wheeler very soon.
Don't know what day it is and couldn't care less except for those annoying doctors visits.
OH, I'm building a 20" model of a paddle wheeler so there is always a reminder of the trip in front of us.
Jim 
Stay Safe.
Main WIP:
On the Bench: Artesania Latina (aka) Artists in the Latrine 1/75 Bluenose II
I keep hitting "escape", but I'm still here.