Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

Words of wisdom

How did you cope when you first retired?

CYNDI: Once the novelty wore off I thought, “What am I going to do?” I hated it, I think I cried. I didn’t know what to do with myself. I went out for coffee every day and then I thought, “Well, wait on – I’m not working, there’s no money coming in. This isn’t a good habit to get into!” I’m aiming to go and work in a hospice shop.

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