When you retire, one may feel uncomfortable as they have to go through life alone. Not surprisingly, because any major change in lifestyle exacerbates such feelings, especially in the time of the Corona Virus (Covid-19) pandemic that is sweeping the world these days.
To help retired workers or those about to retire to better adapt to their new lives, journalist Jace Shankliman provided some advice in a report published by Bloomberg.
The report's author quoted the executive director of the University of the Third Age, UK branch, Sam Mogher, as saying that if one retires in a time other than Covid-19, he can go out to practice any activity he wants such as joining a sports club, going to a library, or meeting with friends to drink coffee.
The University of the Third Age - according to Wikipedia - is an international movement that aims to educate and motivate retired individuals mainly in society.
Mogir adds that the retiree will not be able to perform such activities during periods of health embargo, as was the case during the Covid-19 pandemic.
4 tips for retirees these days
Here are tips for retirees these days:
Volunteer to serve the community
Look for opportunities to volunteer in organizations or associations that include people who share your views. Such an activity would serve as a lifeline and give you great support and a sense of community.
Establish a network
Be open with your friends and neighbors as you communicate with them about your feelings of loneliness and walking without guidance and without plans in your life after retiring from work, and ask them to help.
Keep in touch with your former coworkers, as this gives you a feeling that you are still connected to them and the working atmosphere.
Use the phone
Use the phone to chat with the people in your situation. Sometimes this method is better than talking to family members who may be anxious about your frustration and your desire to vent your anger.
Retirement life plans
Retirement is the biggest shift in most people’s lives, but few are adequately planning it. Christopher Brooks, director of policy at Third Age University, UK branch, says planning for the future - both emotionally and financially - is more important than ever in light of the global recession threatening older employees to retire faster than anticipated.
If you have not retired from work yet, but you think that is soon, start thinking about your budget and building networks of social communication outside the workplace, and discuss with your wife and family about the best way to spend your spare time.
Christopher Brooks believes that now is the time to plan for retirement, as people fear that they may lose their jobs or are considering retirement just because there are measures to reduce employment in their workplaces.