Why I Came Out of Retirement (And What I Learned)


When I retired, I genuinely believed I wouldn’t go back to work again. I imagined a more relaxed lifestyle — being my own boss, setting my own hours, and deciding each day what I wanted (and didn’t want) to do.

That part mostly worked… although my wife seemed to believe that once I retired, she was my boss. That part may still be under negotiation😄.

When I got the call to go back to work, I asked my wife if, when the contract ends in a year, she will throw me another retirement party. She said no, however, I will continue to wear my Retirement which is one of my favorites.

My other favorite hat is my "Grandfather" hat, which I got for Christmas as I have a granddaughter coming in May and a grandson coming in August.

1. What I didn’t miss - https://healthyretirementstrategies.blogspot.com/p/what-i-didnt-miss.html

2. So Why Go Back? - https://healthyretirementstrategies.blogspot.com/p/so-why-go-back.html

3. Some Things are different this time around - https://healthyretirementstrategies.blogspot.com/p/some-things-are-different-this-time.html

4. Final Thoughts - https://healthyretirementstrategies.blogspot.com/p/final-thoughts_71.html

Full Post including my hats - https://healthyretirementstrategies.blogspot.com/2026/02/coming-out-of-retirement.html

Healthy Products - https://healthyretirementstrategies.blogspot.com/p/healthy-products.html