Another key to a successful transition into retirement is to be attunedto the stress your partner may be feeling from retirement. Yet for people used to working in high-powered, emotionallyand intellectually stimulating jobs, retirement can be stressful becauseof the lack of those psychological rewards. Even people who haven't ledstimulating careers may find that they miss work more than they realizedthey would. Boredom can be stressful. For high-powered career people, it is especially important to considera transition into retirement.
Several options are available here.
Consider consulting or teaching. Retired small-businessowners often find it rewarding to advise new business owners. You mighteven run your own business as long as it remains only a part-time commitment. This is especially importantif both of you have different interests and pursuits during retirement. You'll need to carefully budget those slush funds.