The first day of retirement is like a dream

After nearly 40 years as a high school principal in Chicago, I finally called it quits at 68. I always thought I'd dread retirement—miss the chaos, the staff meetings, even the endless emails. But here I am, a month in, and honestly? I’m loving it. My days are filled with gardening, catching up on old hobbies, and even joining a local book club. But here’s the catch: I keep waiting for that dreaded moment when reality hits and I start missing the job I poured my life into. Is this just the honeymoon phase? Will I suddenly wake up craving the stress and deadlines? Has anyone else felt this way, or am I just fooling myself thinking this peace will last? Would love to hear how others handled this strange new freedom. 🤔🌱 #RetirementLife #CareerChange #WorkplaceStress #JobCareer