# The Day Has Finally Come (and went) **URL:** \ **Category:** Everything Else\ **Created:** [July 12, 2025, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/the-day-has-finally-come-and-went/42190 "2025-07-12T18:19:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![DavidF](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/davidf/32/292515_2.png) [@DavidF](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/DavidF)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2025, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/the-day-has-finally-come-and-went/42190/1 "2025-07-12T18:19:13Z")
As of June 19 2025, I officially hung up my government badge and stepped into the mysterious, uncharted realm of retirement. After 42 years of dedicated service, I realized I just couldn’t see myself pushing through the current situation any longer. I was aiming for 45 years—but hey, 42 has a nice sci-fi ring to it, right? These days, I’m slowly shaking off my “desk legs” and learning to walk upright in the wilds of retired life. I’ve launched into some massive house projects, am finally sleeping like a human again, and have even lost 15 pounds—mostly from reduced stress and, probably, from no longer eating a daily mountain of junk snacks. I’m also tackling my absurdly bloated music library—CDs, vinyl, digital files, cassette tapes, and possibly a few rogue 8-tracks lurking in deep storage. Turns out, parting with old gear and albums is _way_ harder than parting with a paycheck. But the real win? I’ve carved out sacred daily “music time.” I’m diving into artists I’ve had on my “someday” list for years and rediscovering the legends and deep cuts that got me through it all. Retirement: not so bad. Especially when the only “meetings” I attend now are between my sound system and my easy chair. Now if I could just stop treating every day like Record Store Day… ---
**Author:** ![akro](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/akro/32/177145_2.png) [@akro](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/akro)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2025, 6:22pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/the-day-has-finally-come-and-went/42190/2 "2025-07-12T18:22:45Z")
> [@DavidF](#): > > Now if I could just stop treating every day like Record Store Day when the shelf is full, stop ---
**Author:** ![DavidF](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/davidf/32/292515_2.png) [@DavidF](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/DavidF)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2025, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/the-day-has-finally-come-and-went/42190/3 "2025-07-12T18:31:16Z")
That’s my problem, I always add another shelf ---
**Author:** ![rkindel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ac91a4/32.png) [@rkindel](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/rkindel)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2025, 7:14pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/the-day-has-finally-come-and-went/42190/4 "2025-07-12T19:14:48Z")
Welcome to retirement. I can’t believe it’s been 12 years in for me already. Arguably the best years of my life. I decided early just to be good to myself and avoid things that I didn’t want to do or didn’t enjoy. I toyed with working part time but quickly rejected that notion and let my pharmacy license expire so I wouldn’t even be tempted. Quickly latched on to the hi fi hobby that was always in the background, more or less, my entire life. Never looked back. Life is good! ---
**Author:** ![DavidF](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/davidf/32/292515_2.png) [@DavidF](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/DavidF)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2025, 7:37pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/the-day-has-finally-come-and-went/42190/5 "2025-07-12T19:37:28Z")
Have been bouncing that idea around myself - a part job. I’ve about talked myself out of it. ---
**Author:** ![tomhail](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/tomhail/32/40944_2.png) [@tomhail](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/tomhail)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2025, 7:38pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/the-day-has-finally-come-and-went/42190/6 "2025-07-12T19:38:16Z")
> [@DavidF](#): > > I just couldn’t see myself pushing through the current situation any longer. I feel ya there. I did 12 years private sector, 16 years military, and 5 years federal. I was going to do 10 in federal until the shenanigans started in January of this year. I walked away and haven’t looked back. Enjoy the retirement and ensuing reduced stress! ---
**Author:** ![Palouse](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/palouse/32/93521_2.png) [@Palouse](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Palouse)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2025, 7:45pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/the-day-has-finally-come-and-went/42190/7 "2025-07-12T19:45:09Z")
Retired in '17, a few years earlier than I had expected, and I haven’t looked back once, and have enjoyed every second of my new life. I’m still amazed at the young guy who looks at me from inside my bathroom mirror every morning—all those worry lines and bags under my eyes have vanished. COVID and the regular invasion of wildfire smoke every August and September prompted us to add central AC to our old house and empowered me to upgrade my ancient audio setup. Life is now very good. Welcome to the party. ---
**Author:** ![RonP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/ronp/32/213555_2.png) [@RonP](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/RonP)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2025, 7:59pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/the-day-has-finally-come-and-went/42190/8 "2025-07-12T19:59:59Z")
I loved my job and certain aspects of it I still miss. But I love my retired life more. Much more. ---
**Author:** ![aangen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/aangen/32/295709_2.png) [@aangen](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/aangen)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2025, 9:51pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/the-day-has-finally-come-and-went/42190/9 "2025-07-12T21:51:26Z")
Congratulations! Some folks fear retirement. I myself, couldn’t wait. And like you, a bloated library to enjoy. Sounds wonderful! Enjoy every day!! ---
**Author:** ![luca.pelliccioli](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/luca.pelliccioli/32/93681_2.png) [@luca.pelliccioli](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/luca.pelliccioli)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2025, 3:03am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/the-day-has-finally-come-and-went/42190/10 "2025-07-13T03:03:15Z")
I’m about to take out a 25-year mortgage. I’m afraid this means I’ll still be dealing with Monday morning syndrome for a while. Enjoy your new Mondays! ---
**Author:** ![Palouse](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/palouse/32/93521_2.png) [@Palouse](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Palouse)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2025, 3:14am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/the-day-has-finally-come-and-went/42190/11 "2025-07-13T03:14:10Z")
What’s a Monday? ---
**Author:** ![straightwire](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/straightwire/32/123306_2.png) [@straightwire](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/straightwire)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2025, 4:39am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/the-day-has-finally-come-and-went/42190/12 "2025-07-13T04:39:10Z")
Congrats on the new digs (slang for home). I trust you, your spouse, and your other significant other, your system, with find happiness in your new abode. You took great care in assembling your system and the complimentary room. Hope all goes well in your new place. ---
**Author:** ![luca.pelliccioli](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/luca.pelliccioli/32/93681_2.png) [@luca.pelliccioli](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/luca.pelliccioli)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2025, 5:01am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/the-day-has-finally-come-and-went/42190/13 "2025-07-13T05:01:21Z")
The moment you click pause to music! ---
**Author:** ![luca.pelliccioli](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/luca.pelliccioli/32/93681_2.png) [@luca.pelliccioli](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/luca.pelliccioli)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2025, 5:05am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/the-day-has-finally-come-and-went/42190/14 "2025-07-13T05:05:46Z")
Thanks, I’m facing a few months of troubles (new room with sloping ceiling is really intriguing sonically speaking). I’m planning to start without any treatment this time and adding pieces one by one along the way just listening. ---
**Author:** ![dchang05](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/dchang05/32/294697_2.png) [@dchang05](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/dchang05)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2025, 5:29am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/the-day-has-finally-come-and-went/42190/15 "2025-07-13T05:29:35Z")
Congratulations on the new home and the big kitchen for her. But you got the slope ceiling and that is what you need for a great audio room.🍷 I like my slope ceiling very much, and I paid off my home loan a couple of years ago🕺🏻 But somehow all that saving went to audio stuff. ---
**Author:** ![RonP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/ronp/32/213555_2.png) [@RonP](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/RonP)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2025, 12:28pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/the-day-has-finally-come-and-went/42190/16 "2025-07-13T12:28:23Z")
Absolutely perfect! ---
**Author:** ![weedeewop](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/weedeewop/32/190064_2.png) [@weedeewop](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/weedeewop)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2025, 12:42pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/the-day-has-finally-come-and-went/42190/17 "2025-07-13T12:42:16Z")
Enjoy your retirement, and welcome to the club! ---
**Author:** ![jazzophile](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/jazzophile/32/5347_2.png) [@jazzophile](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/jazzophile)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2025, 1:03pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/the-day-has-finally-come-and-went/42190/18 "2025-07-13T13:03:06Z")
Retired a year ago after 32 years of public service. No regrets. Best decision ever. Enjoy this next chapter of your life! What surprised me most is the number of co-workers who thought I’d get bored. They were so very wrong. ---
**Author:** ![winston007](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/winston007/32/9934_2.png) [@winston007](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/winston007)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2025, 2:03pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/the-day-has-finally-come-and-went/42190/19 "2025-07-13T14:03:00Z")
Then you are not retired. ---
**Author:** ![dchang05](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/dchang05/32/294697_2.png) [@dchang05](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/dchang05)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2025, 2:14pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/the-day-has-finally-come-and-went/42190/20 "2025-07-13T14:14:10Z")
One of my golf bodies retired from his high-stressed job (top Diaso executive for N. America). Then he was bored and took a so called parttime consultant job (brining Japanese businesses to here). Soon he was busy than ever and traveled carzy like before. So, he retired again and only concentrates on his golf game. [Next page](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/the-day-has-finally-come-and-went/42190.md?page=2)