u/TravelLight365

I generally enjoy my LT membership (10yrs going) but have to say the sauna etiquette of the members is extremely lacking. If you are bringing electronics in with you, I shouldn’t be able to hear your music/podcast/news show while I sauna. Recently a guest was having a full on conversation on their phone while two others of us sat by and listened to their weekend plans. Perhaps LT staff can educate the guests on proper sauna etiquette. Other areas of proper sauna use can be improved upon too but the electronic use is low hanging fruit.

56M. Retired May 31st. For the last 5 years I worked from home 100% about 20 hours per week. Though I could work from anywhere (and did), I had to be available 24/7 for client needs. Worked just fine and I assumed the transition to retirement wouldn’t be too tough given the circumstances. Well the first Monday came and I felt like a fish out of water. My spouse said I just stood in the kitchen and looked lost. The best way I can describe it is that I was like a wild animal that when caged up for too long doesn’t know it can run away when that cage door is finally opened. I checked for emails on an account I wasn’t responsible for anymore and recounted projects that were pending when I left. That Tuesday was a bit better. I made it to the gym instead of sitting at my desk. And each day got easier from there. This is my 3rd Monday now and I’m starting to find my groove: putter away on some projects, hit the hammock, exercise, eat, repeat. No shortage of things to do but I definitely need a little more time to realize the cage door is wide open and it’s ok to go out into the world.

56yo DINK. Gave 4 months notice and today was the last day. My spouse is a few weeks behind me. I feel a calm and peace I can’t recall ever feeling. Sprinkled in with some disbelief. No immediate plans. Plenty of projects to tackle. But for now, today is enough. Thank you to the Fire community…… I’m not so early but I ain’t too late!