• some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org
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    9 hours ago

    My father was a workaholic. My brother and I were both worried he’d become depressed when he retired. Nope. He created all kinds of work for himself by starting a million projects. He said he never had enough time for all that he wanted to do. It was a great relief.

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      1 hour ago

      I’m glad to hear that for your father! ❤️ my dad has also been a little project-machine gun since he retired. He is always doing something, which is awesome to see.

      Personally, I know that if I was given all the time in the world like that, I would wither and feel completely hopeless. I don’t have a drive to start things if it is only for myself. For me, working is a relief because I’m needed by others and I feel a purpose.