- Take that trip you planned.
- Start with a loose schedule and ease into it. You may find you prefer to sleep in or like staying up late. Now you can choose!
- Are you planning to earn a little cash by substituting? Remember, you will have to reapply to your district and wait 90 days from last contract day/first day of PERS, before you can go back as a substitute teacher.
- Stay healthy by exercising your body and your mind. See your doctor and dentist for your routine checkups. Use the wellness app to get started on improved fitness. If your health goes, all the positive cash flow in the world isn’t going to make you happy.
- Refer to your list of activities, and make some choices. Build a schedule of things to try during the first few months of retirement. If something doesn’t work out, try something else. Stay curious and engage in learning new things; it will help you keep sharp. Over time, your routine will develop.
- Stay up on issues related to our profession by being an active member of your retired local, reading the NEA Retired magazine, and visiting the NEA-R and NSEA-R websites regularly.
- Revisit your financial and insurance plans annually each fall. Update contact information with any changes, including beneficiaries. That includes NSEA-R and your local. We want to stay in touch!