It was interesting to see my dad retire. He struggled a lot initially and even went back to work for a while. He had to actively work on learning to enjoy his hobbies and time once again.

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socalgal2 3 days ago | parent [-]

I don’t find hobbies to be a replacement for work. Maybe it depends on the hobby but many hobbies are solo. work, or work that I enjoy, is not. Accomplishing things with others and for others has its on motivation for me at least

Of course maybe your hobbies or your dad’s hobbies are social. when someone says “hobbies” to me I generally think of things done mostly alone and I know for me, that’s not enough

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tock 3 days ago | parent | next [-]

Hobbies are just anything you truly enjoy doing that isn't mandated by your job. If you would continue doing your job even if your employer drops your salary to 0, then yeah your job is your hobby too! It is up to the individual to figure out what works for them.

	▲	socalgal2 3 days ago \| parent [-]
		Good point. if work is your hobby you retire then you aren’t at work and will find it harder to get the same satisfaction

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OJFord 3 days ago | parent | prev [-]

That's definitely just how you're thinking of it - any team sport can be a hobby, for a start.

	▲	socalgal2 3 days ago \| parent [-]
		Yes there are hobbies that are socially. Many are not and will not sub for work