@7b682b86 @5a43dd67 My brother fell into that category. In 2018 he retired in April, turned 65 in July, and died in October. I believe he defined much of who he was through what he did for a living, and even considered many of his coworkers as a second family.

We're different people, he and I. And I was determined not to follow a similar path...so I retired much earlier than I had planned for, and it has been an excellent decision.

Count those days. And if you can, reduce the count. 

 @3b678e16 @5a43dd67 I'm sorry to hear about your brother. I worked part-time in an assisted living facility for two years. There were few men, and those who were there, it was as if their entire identity had been erased after they retired. It broke my heart. Always have something you can expand upon after retirement. Build a freaking boat and sail around the world if you want. 🤨