As a pensioner, he has already "provided for" the rest is a bonus. I would also consume the money - travel now where there is time and the body still plays along.
@Mauromar The civil servant's coat is short, but it's warm. My grandparents come to over 7000 euros net. According to grandpa, it's just enough, because everything is getting more expensive 🙄.
@KleinviehmachtMist should not politically / economically everything go down the drain, he has certainly provided for :) He can count in Hesse with 65-70% of the service pay, so around the 2-2.5k. In addition, he is a freelance musician, which he will certainly still follow a few years and earn something in addition