Retirement

Today is my husband's last day of work. Tomorrow, people will refer to him as retired. He has been wanting to retire since he was 28 years old. As the day grew closer, he began to have anxiety. Was he doing the right thing? It isn't the question of stopping work. It is the unanswered question of what is next. Your work becomes your identity and as much as people dislike the work routine, it is an integral part of you. His retirement party was at work last night. There was great food and he received a beautiful watch. It is funny that a watch is the usual retirement gift, as you have nowhere to be on time after you retire. It is like giving a comb to a bald man. He is requesting to work at his job one day a week and hopefully that will start soon. He will also look into other options to keep busy. Everyone needs a purpose in life. Without one, what is life about?