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Excellent message delivered with brevity - thank you. I went part-time in patient care in my late 30s and have slowly dialed hours up & down as desired since. Don't feel the need to fully retire, although I certainly can. As Andrew said, finding that work / life balance is often what's desired, not a complete cessation of paid work - although I suspect I'll encounter that at some point 🙂
Most are great time wasters, to your point. They think there is always tomorrow, so they put off their supposed hobbies and interests. This is why I don’t rally believe in a bucket list: if something is actually important to you make it happen asap.
Good video and it hits home with me. I'm just about at that point to "retire" but retire for me will be gradually cutting back the days of the week I work (I like my work) and doing the things I wish I had some more time for but couldn't do because of my commitment to work. I guess that is balance for work-enjoy other things (travel, volunteer, church, gym, family, friends ...). I still have energy at 69 but don't desire to commit to getting up early most days, have more health issues to deal with but my work still invigorate me- I just want less of it. I think I've saved enough but everything keeps getting more expensive. Having a little extra coming in doesn't hurt.
I have a friend who absolutely hated working, at EVERY job he ever had. His focus on retirement was that he no longer had to go to work. No surprise that he is miserable in retirement.
The percentage of people who "work" in something they LOVE (so it's not really work in their eyes) is relatively small. The majority of people are in a job that is acceptable enough to stay with it because it's paying for their lifestyle. Complete financial freedom for life would change a lot of people's minds about work vs retirement. Sure there's an adjustment period, but it's up to you to decide what you want to do with your time. If becoming a recluse is your thing, who's to say otherwise? It's not your circus, not your monkeys. There are more people who would jump at the chance for secure early retirement than there are people who can't figure out what to do with their time. Whatever gives them joy.
Agree! It's up to the individual as to what they're going to do after retirement. For some, it'll take gumption, and maybe some courage, to get out there and make your life interesting.
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Well said.
Excellent message delivered with brevity - thank you.
I went part-time in patient care in my late 30s and have slowly dialed hours up & down as desired since. Don't feel the need to fully retire, although I certainly can. As Andrew said, finding that work / life balance is often what's desired, not a complete cessation of paid work - although I suspect I'll encounter that at some point 🙂
Great message - thanks for sharing.
Ironic that the human superpower is adaptability, yet all of us fear change at some level.
This is an underrated comment.
Most are great time wasters, to your point. They think there is always tomorrow, so they put off their supposed hobbies and interests. This is why I don’t rally believe in a bucket list: if something is actually important to you make it happen asap.
Well said!
Good video and it hits home with me. I'm just about at that point to "retire" but retire for me will be gradually cutting back the days of the week I work (I like my work) and doing the things I wish I had some more time for but couldn't do because of my commitment to work. I guess that is balance for work-enjoy other things (travel, volunteer, church, gym, family, friends ...). I still have energy at 69 but don't desire to commit to getting up early most days, have more health issues to deal with but my work still invigorate me- I just want less of it. I think I've saved enough but everything keeps getting more expensive. Having a little extra coming in doesn't hurt.
Well said! Thanks for sharing.
I have a friend who absolutely hated working, at EVERY job he ever had. His focus on retirement was that he no longer had to go to work. No surprise that he is miserable in retirement.
sounds like me i can't stop thinking of retirement just so i don't have to go to work. does your friend have any advice now that he is retired?
Solid advice
Thanks for the kind words.
Truth!
The percentage of people who "work" in something they LOVE (so it's not really work in their eyes) is relatively small. The majority of people are in a job that is acceptable enough to stay with it because it's paying for their lifestyle. Complete financial freedom for life would change a lot of people's minds about work vs retirement. Sure there's an adjustment period, but it's up to you to decide what you want to do with your time. If becoming a recluse is your thing, who's to say otherwise? It's not your circus, not your monkeys. There are more people who would jump at the chance for secure early retirement than there are people who can't figure out what to do with their time. Whatever gives them joy.
Truth. I liked aspects of my engineering work, but it became drudgery and stressful, I left and am pleased
Agree! It's up to the individual as to what they're going to do after retirement. For some, it'll take gumption, and maybe some courage, to get out there and make your life interesting.
Thanks for the thoughtful comment. There is always a balance and nuance.