I spotted this funny and very cute cartoon on my Google+ page this morning. I follow Hyperallergic and get their newsletter/email. I am not a “morning person.” One great thing about not having to conform to a regular work schedule of 9-5 or 7-3 or 8-4, which have been like some of my schedules in my past work life, is that I do not have to get up early. My income has decreased quite a bit but the perks have increased exponentially.
Let me list a few.
- I get to sleep in, if my husband does not wake me up. He is still an early riser.
- I can enter the fully awake state at my own pace. I normally become active gradually if left to my natural inclinations.
- I have the freedom to browse websites and newsletters like Hyperallergic at my leisure. This is where I get some of my inspiration to write on issues I feel strongly about or ones that I am passionate about.
- I can be more like the real me. Not forced to conform to the needs and desires of an employer.
- I can choose what I want to devote my energies to. Like writing, volunteer literacy tutoring, working with special needs kids, staring out the patio window contemplating nature or letting my mind wander.
I have discovered that not being chained to a full-time work schedule is worth more than all the gold I used to get paid to do it.
So there are things to look forward to when you are out of the mainstream workforce after all.
Notes Tied On The Sagebrush 
Couldn’t agree more, Deborah: that’s exactly how I feel! 🙂
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It has taken me until just now to become aware that this is how I feel about it because I have struggled with this transition. Thanks for letting me know you share this feeling. ❤
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I agree Deborah, got an early pension and enjoy to have time enough.
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It is a wonderful thing to have this freedom isn’t it Irene? Thanks for commenting. ❤
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Yes it is. We can do everything when we feel for that without any stress 😉
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It is truly a blessing. 🙂
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It will be a while before I get there, but I’m looking forward to it Deborah.
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It has taken me a while to get to this point because I was semi-retired involuntarily or in other words before I had wanted to be. Thanks Dan. ❤
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I read this post with a big smile… I’m glad after years of the daily grind, you’re now able to enjoy life by your terms… And without an alarm clock or time clock to dictate when and where!
I look forward to that day myself!
Cheers to you and enjoy!
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Thanks Lia. ❤
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Freedom to create your day is such a joy! So glad you are able to enjoy your time as you like now. 🙂
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Thank You. ❤
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I feel ya! I had to get shots to get over an over active work ethic 😉
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I did not know that I could get shots for it. 😀 I think that would be good to get over the residual resistance. 🙂
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Oops, I hit post comment before I was finished commenting. Wanted to say I love your header photo. Now that you’ve been unshackled and set free from the 9 to 5 routine you’ll have plenty of time for more photography and mind wandering. I’ll have to check out Hyperallergic.
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Thanks. I can’t take credit for the header photo. It is pretty great but I found it on Creative Commons. Yes, now I have time for new things in my life. 🙂
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Congratulations :-)!
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Thank You. 🙂
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I totally feel you on this one. I am definitely not a morning person and i can fully appreciate the perks of flexible working hours 😀
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Yes flexible hours are good. 🙂
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