Congratulations! As Ken has mentioned, I am about to finish an MFA in
Studio Art which I began shortly after retirement. The idea of getting the
MFA had its genesis in my teaching a leisure learning photography class for
several years prior to retirement. I found the teaching piece to be
enjoyable and thought I might enjoy doing it after retirement. So, that is how
the
MFA conversation began. Being a terminal degree, the MFA will allow me to
teach at the University level. My plan is to find some place to teach one
class a semester at the University level.
My suggestion would be to do whatever you have a passion for doing. What
is it that has you saying "Yes" first thing in the morning? My assumption
is that activity will not be driven by a need for money but rather by your
passion. Whatever it is, it will feel right to you. It looks like you have
several avenues to explore.
As an aside to those reading this who are not yet at the point of
retirement or beyond, get your money handled now as retirement will be here
before
you know it. The two most important pieces of handling you money today are
to get out of debt and to spend less than you earn. Doing so will expand
the choices you have in life. It will also allow you to control your money
rather than having money control you.
Peter, this will be an exciting new year and an exciting next chapter in
your life.
Bill Barber
In a message dated 1/1/2014 9:34:46 P.M. Central Standard Time,
pklein@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
Wish me luck! I'd love to hear from anyone (either here or privately)
who has been though this transition and has some tips for dealing
gracefully with the changes.
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