Our 7 FEARS of Early Retirement...and how we are doing 6 months in. 

Thanks! I regularly watch contributions on youtube regarding early retirement. Very interesting and fun. And although everyone has their own (financial) situation and lifestyle, the topics are exactly as you discussed. Important points and I like that you realise that a simple life can be very beautiful: it's about the experiences not the stuff you can buy. We ourselves are going to stop working at the end of next year when I turn 58 and (re)migrate to the Netherlands from Switzerland ( my wife is Swiss I am Dutch) after living here for over 23 years. I think the financial component is the most frightening thing for many people including myself. No more income, only expenses, at least until the pension kicks in. And there is usually no way back to the comfortable situation of now. Also how society looks at you when you are a pensioner instead of a working person that is part of society and with that your self-esteem. But intuitively we feel we are ready for a different life, different challenges and more freedom to shape our lives ourselves. And if I have learned anything, it is to follow my intuition and try to avoid irrational fears. This is easier now that I unfortunately already have to miss some family members including my elder sister who passed away at 63. it pushes your nose to the facts: we only have a limited time on earth, and now are the years of often still good quality of life. Greetings, Ronald.

You will always be fine as long as you have a home that you can call your own. I am enjoying following your journey as I retired from nursing at 50 for health reasons with no pension but became eligible for it a few years later. We eventually downsized to a smaller home bought a panel van camper and life is good 🙂. All the best, Ruth

Thanks for your open and honest assessment on things. We are planning our retirement at 49 & 52 so your journey is very interesting for us both. We have considered many of the things you have talked through in your videos which is great that we are in the right track. We have done a few of the places you have been in our motorhome. Thanks. Take Care x

I’m so glad you’re enjoying your new venture, you have a lovely life now and you’ve worked so hard for this. Loving the renovations. 😍

We retired in our early 50’s. Lived in Bolton, kids grown up so decided to move to Embsay just outside Skipton. Hardest part was telling my wife’s mother who still lives in Bolton.Bought a camper van and a small cottage that we’ve had to renovate. Quite stressful but the best move ever. Never looked back. Didn’t know many people but joined the Skipton Walking Football and met some great guys from all backgrounds. Play three times a week, keeps you fit plus meet for a beer and curry once a month. Highly recommend Kettlewell as well for walking and an overnighter there in a quiet farmer’s field for £10. People travel from all over the country to visit the places on our doorstep. Very lucky.

Completely understand how teaching takes so much out of us - it requires so much both mentally and physically

Thx for the video. I am looking to retire in 2024 and share some of your fears.

So glad you both are enjoying retirement I feel we all worry over what the future holds you both have dealt great with the move to a new area home renovation etc once your kitchen is done you will spend less each week on shopping etc as I always make two lots of meals one for the freezer etc I live in the south near Brighton but Yorkshire I must say is stunning good choice guys I agree about buying less that will happen more as you both get older I am having a massive declutter and wondering to myself why I bought so much in the first place ... lol.. keep safe xxxxx

Some wise words! Great to hear things are going well for you both.

Good to hear you are both doing alright 👍 Been a year now for me since i retired early, and I haven't missed work either. Some of the people yes but the actual work, no. Having a routine and keeping busy helps. You are in a new chapter in your life and (health willing) the best part is you have full control over what direction it now takes 😀

Great video and nice to see others having a similar thought process. I decided to take a step back in life a few years ago and have not looked back. It is always interesting to see the response of young colleagues when you tell them that at some point, time will become more important than money. Great channel, keep up the adventures!

Really enjoyed this, interesting to hear you say you’ve not missed work. May your happiness long continue 😊

Early retirement was the best thing I ever did!