Comments on: The Sunday Evening Blues

By: Favorite Links for Week of September 22

Favorite Links for Week of September 22 — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:06:08 +0000

[...] My Dollar Plan:The Sunday Evening Blues [...]

By: Scott @ The Passive Dad

Scott @ The Passive Dad — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:45:32 +0000

I remember the Sunday night blues as well. In fact I used to just be in a funk mood all Sunday as I hated going back to the office. I guess now I’m a hybrid as well working from home and staying at home with the kids full time, while my wife works outside the home. Sundays are just like any other day now and much happier. The toughest day with the kids is still better than my best meeting at the office.

By: RetiredAt47

RetiredAt47 — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:31:07 +0000

Thanks so much for the link!

The funny thing about the “Sunday night blues” is that I continued to have them for no good reason for quite a while after I retired. It’s like it took a while for my subconscious to recognize that I didn’t have to go to work the next day.

As for the difficult question of “what do you do” (I still get this one a lot), I just say I am semi-retired. And if they say “but you’re so young”, I say “thank you”.

By: Mrs. Accountability

Mrs. Accountability — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 01:21:10 +0000

I had the Sunday afternoon "blues" for years and years. I worked from 1979 until 1991, and always dreaded Monday morning. I was able to be a stay at home mother for 9 years and got back into the workforce very gradually. I started out volunteering 8 hours a week, for one year. Then I was hired and chose to work only three days a week, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. I worked those three days (switching days if needed for holidays or appointments) until January 2007 when I went to four days. I did choose Mondays, and interestingly enough I don't experience the Sunday afternoon blues. I think part of it was not allowing myself to "go there" because I knew how depressing it could be. I wish I could go back to three days, but I can't right now. Mondays are actually an easy day at work, and I have a chance to get a good head start on the week. Mrs. Accountability’s last post: My 1st Blogoversary - Contest Ends Saturday

By: Liz

Liz — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:39:38 +0000

I have the Sunday blues all the time! Specially around 7pm when I realize the weekend is over and I didn't accomplish half of my plans! Liz’s last post: To The Democrats

By: Frugal Dad

Frugal Dad — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:32:47 +0000

I guess I'll have to keep on dreading Sunday night for a while! My excitement peaks on Friday afternoon, and then slowly goes down. It hits bottom on Monday morning just before I get out of my truck and go into work. The realization that an entire week is still ahead of me is almost too much to bear. I can't wait to join you! Frugal Dad’s last post: Ask the Reader: How Safe is My WaMu Bank Account?

By: allese

allese — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:09:03 +0000

Hey-

I just have to drop a note to tell you how inspiring I found your bold move to retire at 29. Being a 23 year old just learning why mananging money is important, you really made a case for me to take personal finance seriously. Thanks so much for sharing! Cheers to your journey!

By: Miranda

Miranda — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:40:10 +0000

I hear ya! I have a hard time describing what I do as well, since I work from home as a freelance writer/professional blogger. Can't beat the hours (any time I want). Congrats on your success! Even though I don't have to go to a 9-5 job, I still haven't reached the point where no active income is unnecessary. Miranda’s last post: $700 Billion Bailout: Power Grab By the Treasury?

By: Ben

Ben — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:33:17 +0000

I know the Sunday evening blues far too well. That’s awesome that you’ve been cured of the nasty disease!