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I have to say that I get a kick out of reading articles such as the one ER linked. Along with a ton of other stuff we in America can't seem to agree on we now have the age thing as a constant reminder of just how far apart we are on most issues surrounding work, retirement, politics, money, cars, real estate, taxes, the list goes on, but in the end we all have to see this as simply the offering of different opinions and not facts. How long we decide to continue working is certainly a very private matter, but the web is just too inviting, we just have to know how others feel about things, we seem to be in that mold when we ask others for advice, and now we can ask the whole world.
My own decision came about in the form of a realization, one that I couldn't ignore. I left work at age 62 and have never thought about doing any more work, ever. For others, I simply don't care what decisions they make with regard to their work and other aspects of their life. It was, in my case a difficult time at retirement, I had the usual worries, but felt liberated to be able to make that choice, something I didn't have any say in until I was old. I wish everybody here a long and fruitful life, whether you work or not. We are all wired differently, and I'm thankful for that..
I found the above from the link very interesting. With pensions there were incentives to retire early, while with 401K/403B plans especially if maxed out and with a match you may want to roll up the moola more. I wonder if more affluent workers with maxed out work place plans are inclined the most to work a few more years.
Thanks for this TuborgP. It's a nice change from the articles blasting those over 60 who keep their jobs, thus denying work to the young 'uns. My birthday was this month, so, in addition to contacting SS to start benefit at max, I made a commitment to take off more time (3-4 months in all with one 4-6 week stretch, and the rest 2-3 weeks). Through my working life I had plenty of great trips and events, but more than 5 days at a time was very rare. As Vision said, "the elephant in the room is your health".
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