After 40 Years of Work, My Wife and I Face Retirement Anxiety! 😰

Today is the big day—my wife (F54) and I (M63) are anxiously waiting to hear from our financial advisors about whether she can finally give her notice at work. I’ve been working since I was a teenager, always dreaming of the day I could retire, but life threw me a curveball when my first marriage ended after 25 years. That setback made me question everything I’d planned. Now, with my amazing wife by my side, we’re both eager to travel and enjoy life, but the uncertainty is nerve-wracking. I can’t help but worry about whether we’ve saved enough, or if something unexpected will derail our plans again. The stress from work and the constant second-guessing are really getting to me. Has anyone else faced this kind of anxiety before making such a big leap? I’d love to hear your advice or stories—anything to help calm these nerves! 🤞 #JobCareer #RetirementAnxiety #CareerChange