retire at the suggested age and let the younger people take our place in the working world, Or do you think we should work on. I know some people look forward to retiring and others dread it. What do you think?
2007-09-02 01:06:53 · 30 answers · asked by Roxy. 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
Hi Roxy. If my old bones and their joints had lasted longer I would love to still go to work. As it is I have no choice, it doesn't stop me working hard but I couldn't do it for a boss, I can't see any one paying me to sit and rest a while could you?
I'd have to decline the offer and let the younger ones have the jobs nowadays. I admire anyone that does have the stamina and the will to carry on after retirement age though
2007-09-02 08:32:41 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Very much a personal thing and there might be financial reasons... My ideal was to retire, keep occupied doing things I liked with no money worries... When I first retired I was doing so many things I wondered where I had ever found time to go to work... You tend to slow down a bit as you age so things all take a bit longer to do, but even just pottering about the days pass too quickly.. The big thing is when reaching retiring age is if you stop work , what will you do. If you have a lot of interests then retire.. If on the other hand you will be bored, then remain at work,at least part time , for a while . It does take a while to adjust to though.
2007-09-02 02:08:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it should be up to the person! Most of the people I know that have retired have about another 10years of working in them. I suppose it would depend in their health but I know I don't think I would look forward to retiring, I would still have to do something to keep busy!
I would take a year out for holidays then I would do something like a part time job, I would go mad quicker if I stayed home anymore than I already do!
I know someone at my work who seems sad that he is due to retire in 5years time, But he has lined up some hobbies that may make him some extra money. He will miss the social side of life, but he won't miss the job!!
2007-09-02 01:27:07 · answer #3 · answered by ~Kitana~ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some people would not know what to do with themselves if they retired. It is all they have to keep them going. Others, can not work for physical reasons, even though they may want to. They say with all the Boomers beginning to retire, that will leave a lot of vacant positions in the job market, If you can afford it do it, if you want.
But not all of us have that luxury, they for what ever reason or another can not live on SS. and maybe they do not have a pension ( as a lot of us don't), A lot do not have Medical coverage and will not be able to get it till they are 65, so they continue to work in order to have it. But then there are a lot more company's that don't offer Medical. And Medical Insurance is too expensive and expense to afford when you are just trying to pay your basic living costs.So you do without, and hope for the best. Each one has to do what is best for them, due to the situation they are in. Some have spouses and some are single.
2007-09-02 10:27:05 · answer #4 · answered by Moe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not an easy solution. Basically, those who wish to retire, should be allowed to do so with dignity, and those who want to carry on working should also be able to. There should be no condemnation or guilt either way.
Another idea, would be part time after a certain age, say, over 3 to 5 years cutting down a day per year. This way there wouldn't be the huge shock to the system when they finally retire. During this time they could teamed up with and help train youngsters.
Me? relieved to retire after one hell of a final year.
2007-09-02 02:07:57 · answer #5 · answered by Florence-Anna 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think you should work till you drop if you want to, if your health allows, if you enjoy working, or if you need the money, or just can't think of yourself as 'retired'. It really is all about you.
Hubby began to "acclimate" himself to the 'idea' of retiring about 3-5 yrs before he actually did. He began developing interests, painting, reading, puttering, and learning how relax, taking more vacations and having more downtime and learning that shopping with me was quite enjoyable and we get great exercise from the walking while we're at it.
By the time he retired, he was good and ready. If you put the time and effort into the 'second part of life' as you have the first part of your life and make plans and have goals and create something 'to go to' beyond your work life, you'll make an easy transition and find that retirement isn't about doing nothing, it's about being your own boss and doing whatever the hang you want whenever you want to and no longer at anyone else's bidding. It's quite cool.
And quite enjoyable if you've also 'financially planned' so that you have all the money you need to accomplish the life you want when you are older.
2007-09-02 08:08:28 · answer #6 · answered by autumlovr 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I look forward to slowly reducing the number of days per week that I work. Luckily I'm in a field (nursing) where there is a great lack of staff in the workforce, and I'll always have a job if I want it. There is no huge number of young ones wanting to take the place of the older nurses....far from it ! The average age of a nurse in this country (Australia) is 50. We older people are encouraged to stay in the workforce, with tax incentives and a bonus scheme for those who delay claiming the aged pension, so I'm happy to keep on working. As long as I still enjoy it, I'll keep on turning up.
Right now, I'm working in an aged-care facility, and several of the people I care for are younger than me. It all reminds me of how fortunate I am to have good health and mental capacity.
2007-09-02 01:28:02 · answer #7 · answered by Stella 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Retire as soon as possible. Go play and enjoy yourselves for a few years. After that if you are bored go back in the work force. I personally know too many people that waited to 62 or 65 and retired for a month or two and were told they had incurable illness.
2007-09-02 07:56:50 · answer #8 · answered by Riverrat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are still doing a job you enjoy well then why retire?
The expression "use it, or lose it" comes to mind.
I would like to be able to do a little bit of work when i retire to keep me in contact with people and stop me from seizing up!
Can you imagine a younger person doing the job as well as you? I cant
2007-09-02 16:35:31 · answer #9 · answered by stephen b 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We must stay active but this does not mean in paid employment. it depends upon the man/woman. i retired early and was glad to do so, but regretted it in the afternoon of the first day for about twenty minutes. What I did miss was the back chat, I missed that for quite some time. To your question I think that as long as you are doing the job properly and you and your employer are happy with your performance I see no reason why you should not work until you drop. That is if you want to.
2007-09-02 04:01:43 · answer #10 · answered by Scouse 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋