This week, my work schedule was reduced from forty to sixteen hours a week, after a full-time career which began in 1984.
I've been telling folks that I'm now " 60% retired ". I must say it's a rather pleasant prospect, knowing you'll enjoy a five-day weekend every week. I'll eventually figure out a way to remain somewhat productive with the added available time, but for now it's rather enough to just sort of float, relax and try to acclimate back into a normal sleep schedule after years of graveyard shifts.
And, I'll have time and ( hopefully ) motivation to resume composing... a Mass, an opera and some choral motets have been on the back burner for a very long time. 8)
Congratulations! It's such a great period of life when the weight of other people's demands finally eases off, and you can focus more on your self, your soul, and God.
Quote from: LKB on June 07, 2025, 10:50:25 PMThis week, my work schedule was reduced from forty to sixteen hours a week, after a full-time career which began in 1984.
That is kind of what I would like out of retirement, not just ceasing, but a great reduction in work. It would be nice to teach a single section of a class with no expectations of endless paperwork, meetings, committees, etc.
But by the time I retire, I might feel differently.
Anyway, congratulations!
Quote from: Mandryka on June 08, 2025, 01:36:44 AM
I like Specials's version: https://youtu.be/ZsLR4ufy7G8?si=1u06ZzI5HgVtm_1q
Quote from: LKB on June 07, 2025, 10:50:25 PMThis week, my work schedule was reduced from forty to sixteen hours a week, after a full-time career which began in 1984.
I've been telling folks that I'm now " 60% retired ". I must say it's a rather pleasant prospect, knowing you'll enjoy a five-day weekend every week. I'll eventually figure out a way to remain somewhat productive with the added available time, but for now it's rather enough to just sort of float, relax and try to acclimate back into a normal sleep schedule after years of graveyard shifts.
And, I'll have time and ( hopefully ) motivation to resume composing... a Mass, an opera and some choral motets have been on the back burner for a very long time. 8)
An opera on what subject?
I retired in 2014. The only "work" I do is also my hobby, which is hovering over my nest egg.
Quote from: LKB on June 07, 2025, 10:50:25 PMThis week, my work schedule was reduced from forty to sixteen hours a week, after a full-time career which began in 1984.
I've been telling folks that I'm now " 60% retired ". I must say it's a rather pleasant prospect, knowing you'll enjoy a five-day weekend every week. I'll eventually figure out a way to remain somewhat productive with the added available time, but for now it's rather enough to just sort of float, relax and try to acclimate back into a normal sleep schedule after years of graveyard shifts.
And, I'll have time and ( hopefully ) motivation to resume composing... a Mass, an opera and some choral motets have been on the back burner for a very long time. 8)
Many congratulations. I'm working hard not to be envious.
Quote from: foxandpeng on June 08, 2025, 10:49:08 AMMany congratulations. I'm working hard not to be envious.
Thanks, and if you fail in that endeavor, you are forgiven ( since I myself have been guilty of such over the years ). ;)
Quote from: Karl Henning on June 08, 2025, 07:57:30 AMAn opera on what subject?
It currently concern's a certain one-legged whaling captain, and his vengeful obsession with a rare cetacean.
After reading Melville's grand opus, I was inspired by the amazing prose and vivid imagery he was able to conjure upon the page. This was in the early '90's, and I came up with some rather good music for a couple of the scenes. Since then
Moby Dick has found it's way to the stage in at least two opera that I'm aware of, possibly more. That being the case, what music there is
may be re-purposed to another story ( assuming I get off my lazy composing a$$ and get back to it ).
Worked for a year and retired.
Quote from: LKB on June 08, 2025, 12:09:17 PMIt currently concern's a certain one-legged whaling captain, and his vengeful obsession with a rare cetacean.
After reading Melville's grand opus, I was inspired by the amazing prose and vivid imagery he was able to conjure upon the page. This was in the early '90's, and I came up with some rather good music for a couple of the scenes. Since then Moby Dick has found it's way to the stage in at least two opera that I'm aware of, possibly more. That being the case, what music there is may be re-purposed to another story ( assuming I get off my lazy composing a$$ and get back to it ).
One of my favorite novels! I love how all-over-the-place it is!
Quote from: LKB on June 07, 2025, 10:50:25 PMThis week, my work schedule was reduced from forty to sixteen hours a week, after a full-time career which began in 1984.
I've been telling folks that I'm now " 60% retired ". I must say it's a rather pleasant prospect, knowing you'll enjoy a five-day weekend every week. I'll eventually figure out a way to remain somewhat productive with the added available time, but for now it's rather enough to just sort of float, relax and try to acclimate back into a normal sleep schedule after years of graveyard shifts.
And, I'll have time and ( hopefully ) motivation to resume composing... a Mass, an opera and some choral motets have been on the back burner for a very long time. 8)
Congrats! Enjoy!
K
Quote from: drogulus on June 08, 2025, 10:22:23 AMI retired in 2014. The only "work" I do is also my hobby, which is hovering over my nest egg.
'188. _Work._--How closely work and the workers now stand even to the most leisurely of us! The royal courtesy in the words: "We are all workers," would have been a cynicism and an indecency even under Louis XIV.' (Nietzsche, The Gay Science)
I'm also a worker, even if my time consists solely of otium.
Quote from: Henk on June 08, 2025, 03:26:05 PMI'm also a worker, even if my time consists solely of otium.
I'm not into crypto. :P
Congratulations!
My wife also retired this year. Technically, she's still employed for one more year, but a perk of her job is basically having the final year off, so technically not retired yet, but pragmatically retired. It's been an adjustment for both of us, but going well.
I've got a few years to go due to a small age difference and a higher retirement age.
Enjoy your time!
Quote from: KevinP on June 09, 2025, 12:12:42 AMCongratulations!
My wife also retired this year. Technically, she's still employed for one more year, but a perk of her job is basically having the final year off, so technically not retired yet, but pragmatically retired. It's been an adjustment for both of us, but going well.
I've got a few years to go due to a small age difference and a higher retirement age.
Enjoy your time!
Thanks KP, and to all of you. 8)