2007-09-28 23:39:17 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
In some ways it is, and a lot of ways it's not.
I had to retire due to disability and found it nearly drove me crazy because I had always worked all of my life. The depression was outrageous.
Then I got the opportunity to work from my home doing things I am well versed in doing. Making more money than I ever did before. I took the opportunity and I guess I reversed some of the depression. You can't get depressed while you're mind is active. At least that's the way it is with me.
Can't say that I'll ever completely retire. Really never planned to until I'm so old that my mind and body have both given up. I've always been a helper and God sent me something to help me when I needed it the most. Now I'm back to helping others. It feels good.
As for the rest of society, once they retire, many are going back to work for all kinds of reasons including the most obvious, retirement money is just not what it's cracked up to be. I have always said the worst waste that we as a nation have had is the waste of human potential. And that certainly includes the elder population, there's just sooooo much more they can give.
2007-09-29 00:20:00 · answer #1 · answered by Cranky 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Realistically, retirement is not without problems, just like the rest of life.
What anyone makes of retirement depends on the individual, how well they use their time, new found freedom and whether they have a positive outlook.
I imagine for some, it doesn't seem like real freedom. There can be a fish out of water feeling after the routine of working life, and the nobody wants me syndrome.
Once you're out of the rat race and adjusted to the new and more relaxed pace of life, retirement can be OK, with no need to sink into a rut of misery and boredom. There's also a lot more opportunity to do things after retirement now than there was say, a generation ago.
2007-09-29 08:41:12 · answer #2 · answered by Florence-Anna 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how aggressive in pursuing your own goals. It seems as though no one thinks you should be kicking it on some river with a fishing pole in your hand. My experience is since I was a journeyman Carpenter when I was able to work a full time job, that when ever a family member wants a project done for cheap, that I am obligated to do it. It wasn't until just last month, I told everyone I am retired for a reason, I have degenerative disc disease in my spine. It is painful, that is why I am retired and cannot work any longer. Would you please stop asking me to be your resident maintenance man?
2007-09-29 08:06:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would like to find out! By the time I retire, I will be too old to enjoy it! LOL
2007-09-29 10:49:47 · answer #4 · answered by Granny 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely!
2007-09-29 09:41:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the person. For me, I need to keep busy doing something. Work is one way, as well as hobbies. But it takes $$.
2007-09-29 08:06:26 · answer #6 · answered by RB 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is no 'freedom' on earth. There is withdrawal from active, regular work and no retirement.
So no!
2007-09-29 07:32:17 · answer #7 · answered by spiderheart 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends a lot on the person, not to mention his or hers cash flow.
2007-09-29 07:10:31 · answer #8 · answered by dragon 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
my dad is retired and he seems pretty happy
2007-09-29 07:01:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋