OCTom (2/24/2011)

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I have always felt that I need to do something productive. What drives me is that I derive pleasure from what I do. I also get paid for it which is a part of drive and motivation. And, it's not something I derive pleasure from because I'm good at it. I'm good at plumbing but derive no pleasure from doing it.

I can't imagine being retired and pursuing only hobby interests. My ultimate "retirement" will be doing essentially what I've been doing but only 2-3 days per week instead of full time.

OCTom (2/24/2011)

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I can't imagine being retired and pursuing only hobby interests. My ultimate "retirement" will be doing essentially what I've been doing but only 2-3 days per week instead of full time.

Ivanova (2/24/2011)

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I read an interesting book recently, the main point of which was 'avoid retirement and stay alive'. In other words, continue to work at something which has meaning for you for at least a few days a week. That is my intention, particularly as I have clear memories of my father retiring from work, retiring from life and dying within quite a short time.

Of course if our promised pensions don't materialise then we may all have to continue working longer than we've been conditioned to expect. It will be better for our mental health if we also want to.