Hi all! I have been searching for a forum for “Over 50s” for some time. The internet is so SO full of so SO many things and it is hard to narrow in.
I am 54, divorced but in a relationship and have two “almost grown” sons. My older son is 20 and out on his own (at least he is today!). My younger son is a senior in high school and has plans to go away to college in the fall (providing he makes all the right choices during his senior year!).
This is one of the reasons why I am seeking out some birds of a feather. I have been working at a university for the past 17 years. In my current position for 6. Although I like the culture and security of a university (and the hours are GREAT!) I am facing my “next step” in life. With my son going off to school next year I no longer have to live in a certain school district. Or the same house, city, or state if I don’t want to. I want to move to a more rural area - my current place of residence is growing waaaaay too fast! I am VERY bored with my current position and know that I cannot possibly do this for the next 15 years. I wish I was one of those folks who had a lifelong calling and the courage and means to pursue it once the kids are on their own. But I am not. But I want to be.
So as not to make this a three page intro let me throw this out there . . . for those of you who decided to just “do something different” . . . how did you find out what that was??
Too generic a question? I will try to hone in on something specific. Just wanted to get my middle-aged feet wet!
Hello Vivian welcome, I look forward to chatting with you…
So as not to make this a three page intro let me throw this out there . . . for those of you who decided to just “do something different” . . .how did you find out what that was??
Vivian try different things , then you will know.
I have done many things over the years. There is usually some positive aspect to anything you choose to do and remember if you are not enjoying something you can always change again .
Just as I was thinking I’m over fifty…I realized I was 60![w]12[/w]
As for doing something different, I think I may be the most “different” person on here! Steampunk!
Welcome to the forum Vivian. Hope you enjoy yourself.
I always knew what I wanted to do when I retired as I was
still working when I was 50. I do Ancestry, Travel, go to the
Bingo, all over the Country, which helps if you travel.
Talk online which I didn’t plan as it was unheard of years ago.
So we all do something we like. I am sure after trying out a few
things it will click what you really want to do. Good luck with it.
regards
Sandy
Hi Vivian, I would say don’t make any drastic decisions just yet there is plenty of time, life will change whatever happens and nothing stays the same.
Sometimes when a lot of things are happening it’s best to let them happen, give the kids a chance to settle and then plan your next move. They are still young and even in their 20’s they need your support and to be ‘there’ for them in their lives. Mine are in their 30’s but you are a parent all your life and they always appreciate the support. Give it a while and they will be looking after me!
Meanwhile you can research and consider plans for the future and possible moves to other places.
Enjoy the forum !
Hello Vivian & welcome. I never planned any of what’s happened to me in my life, strange how things turn out. Good luck with whatever decision you make but hopefully you’ll have some good threads, lol.
Hi Vivian, Welcome from another Newbie, I just joined a couple of days ago.
Your posting intrigues me. You sound at a real crisis of identity, and seriously bored.
I worked for 26 years in a bank in the London financial district and nearly went nuts with the routine and tedium and developed a serious alcohol problem as a result. Eventually, I was invalided out and I moved back to my birthplace on the Scottish west coast.
In the course of my struggles to overcome addiction, I discovered the redemptive power of innate creativity, in my case through creative writing, and it’s practice of this that keeps me sane, sober, and relatively happy, as much as a human being can be.
I’d be very happy to share more about my journey to being something different if you think that would help.
welcome, I look forward to chatting with you…
