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After retirement or as we approach retirement, thinking back on our careers is only natural. It is not something I would want to focus on. Rather than looking back, it is more important to look at the future. During we retirement we need to take advantage of the opportunities to do more things that are self directed and reflect our interests and passions.
Retirement was not for me, twice. I enjoy using my brain to solve problems all day. I enjoy the psych-raise I get from the compliments I get from my employer and customers. I enjoy having others depend on me for my knowledge and willingness to take on tough tasks, and I enjoy the extra money.
I am a '4', also, and work as a part-time wine consultant. Love it because it gives me a social outlet, keeps me active (I also must do quite a bit of stock work, which involves a lot of bending and heavy lifting), and because I am always learning something new about a subject that interests me -- AND I get a 20% discount!
I was glad to get out. But I chose the wrong line of work... if I'd found my way into something more fulfilling, I'd probably still be at it.
I never planned or made plans to retire. My health gave out. I worked hard but it was something that paid well and was fulfilling to me in many ways. I quit when I realized I was no longer doing my job well.
Having said that, I love, love, LOVE not working. There is plenty to do keeping the house and yard, and plenty of stimulating thinking/learning to do...... at my own speed.
Less than 30 work days left for me, so I will respond.
I will miss dressing up. I take/took great pride in being fashionable, looking sharp, etc. No need to wear anything but shorts and tee shirts when at home after I retire.
And I will miss that first breath of fresh air exiting the building, at lunch and after work.
I never planned or made plans to retire. My health gave out. I worked hard but it was something that paid well and was fulfilling to me in many ways. I quit when I realized I was no longer doing my job well.
Having said that, I love, love, LOVE not working. There is plenty to do keeping the house and yard, and plenty of stimulating thinking/learning to do...... at my own speed.
(by this forum's standards, I am "low income")
I wouldn't go by this forum standards. After all, you can be anything you want to be on the internet. Some I believe are exaggerating a bit.
Put me down for Number 3 in large bold print, underlined. What I enjoyed about my short 35 year career there was something different every day. And I like to think that maybe I made a difference in one or two peoples lives. I'm happy not to be working especially in today's society.
The paycheck. If I had enough money to walk away from my career, I would in a heartbeat. There's so much else I want to do with my time. It bothers me that I don't know how much time I have left. People in my family die relatively early.
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