Who's Retired...Took Time Off...And Returned To Work? (AD Related)

And when I mean, "took time off," I'm thinking 6 - 12 months as opposed to a glorified 3-week vacation.

I was fortunate enough to retire last summer, but I always knew that I'd return to the workforce because: 1) I was only 55 y.o. and would likely want something to do; and, 2) I spent most of my career in government service and I'm short credits to qualify for the SS benefits that might help augment my pension.

Well, after spending 9 months off, I returned to work in April: part-time; remote; and, I chose how much I'd like to work (typically 12 - 15 hours per week).

But despite what I would call favorable employment terms, I still find it difficult - not the actual job. But just the whole act of...well, WORKING and everything that goes along with it.

Am I the only one who feels this way?

And linking this to AD...

Even though it's a game, I do believe that professional sports IS A FULL-TIME JOB.

And even though working out is part of his lifestyle, I have to believe that the routine he's likely established with his family and free time over the past 2 years would be extremely difficult to completely give up and re-dedicate himself to the grind (because he wouldn't half-azz it).

What do the other retirees on the board think?