Now that I am an experienced retiree having been in this state of life for about a week, I have figured it all out.
I have nothing to do and no time to do it in.
Instead of “when is the presentation going to be ready?”, I hear, “Hon, I need you to go to the store.” Rather than attend a staff meeting, I return things to the mall. I don’t straighten out our claims administrator, I sit like a serf in the local Social Security Office applying for Medicare, which by the way does not go well the first time around. They didn’t believe me when I told them I had worked for my employer for over 48 years and I now have to prove that point with a signature from a company official. I don’t work on big budgets, I run to the bank to make transfers at the ATM.
I need something to do, something real, I’ll pay them to let me do it if I have to.
I have narrowed my immediate options down to three things. See which you feel best suites a retired corporate officer.
“Keep it moving fellas, ten minutes a hole, just drop a new ball and move along please.”
“Will that be a Tall, Grande or Venti frappocapamocacino?”
“Would you like that super sized?
I am not sure which of the above has the most potential, any ideas?
QUINNSCOMMENTARY 
The word retirement is an oxymoron. By definition it says that we are going to get tired again?
In my judgement, the better word is transition. In my case, I decided to transition from a 38 year very successful career in the corporate world to do something totally different–things I enjoy and am not worried about how much I do. Sometimes I actually get tired!
Teaching at a Community College is a great oportunity. Being able to share some of my life experiences with others is very rewarding.
Being involved in the Church as an Ordained Deacon gives me the opportunity to reach out and touch others in order to bring joy, comfort and presence into their lives.
Being busy is the secret to a successful transition. I do not hope for the days of “doing nothing”, although we all need to relax from time to time. Being busy at something you truly enjoy is the real secret. My personal joy is helping others.
I wish all who have transitioned a wonderful and blessed life.
Deacon Peter Cistaro
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