On 3/3/2016 9:54 PM, graham wrote:

>
> At 72, I am faced with semi-retirement as the oil industry has suffered
> an enormous collapse.
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> I have tasted full retirement and
> it's uncomfortable as the bigger projects were very stimulating but when
> work appears now, I almost feel resentful at having to do it.


What caught my eye was your use of the word "stimulating". You may have
the same situation as I have. Work, as I know it, is not work. I like
what I do and get a sense of accomplishment at the end of a good day. I
also get to spend time with people that I enjoy spending time with.

Can you set your work time? Such as, you only work on projects Monday
and Tuesday, or only the first and third week of the month. If so, that
may alleviate the resentment you now get sometimes.