Why Life Doesn’t Stop After Retirement
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Many of us who are lucky enough to retire from work at the right age, will need to think about our options. For example, do you stop working full-time and head into part-time work? It’s difficult for many of us to stop working altogether, so we carry on in some capacity. You can’t blame those that do as they have probably dedicated their lives to their industry and profession.
Maybe you could move to a warmer climate or abroad. Just pick up your savings, your suitcases and go. Many people choose to do this because they want to live in paradise for the last leg of life. You can’t blame them because it’s about time you enjoyed some relaxing time in the sun.
Another option when you retire is to move to a community that is centered around other people that are at a similar time in their lives. In some of these communities, you get looked after by healthcare professionals who tend to all your medical needs and life is kept upbeat with lots of different activities.
Mentoring young professionals
So often we think of retirement as for old people. Well, retirement these days is at the age of around 70. But with modern diets, medicine and exercise routines, 70 isn’t that old. There are politicians, and business owners around the world that are around this age and they still work a full-time schedule. So if you would like to continue working in your industry in some form, you can always help the younger generation.
Mentoring professionals are becoming more and more popular in every aspect. You get to teach the brash and bold youngsters about the industry, show them how certain things are done and or approached and help them become a success in their own lives. If this interests you, look to join up to an industry mentoring program. You might also be able to do this within your own company so check before you go elsewhere.
A shared retirement
Perhaps you would rather be surrounded by others in your situation as well. In that, a company with a great reputation such as Yukana is one of your top options. They have a private residence, giving you privacy and space for yourself. You’ll be in a newly renovated unit and apartment, which is set inside beautiful gardens. There’s always the freshest food which is made daily and you can call upon the staff to make you whatever kind of snack you need during the day. The whole concept is simulating your life outside of the retirement home so it’s as normal as possible.
Travel the world
Now perhaps more than ever, it’s your time to explore the world. You’ve worked hard all your life, saved up and invested wisely so now you can take it easy and go globetrotting. There are discounts for retirees all the time in all kinds of holiday agencies. Cruise holidays are particularly open to giving seniors discounts on their voyages and package plans.
Retirement doesn’t mean retirement from life. You can continue to work in some kind of manner in your industry by mentoring the young that are coming through and help them to become successful. You could choose to live alongside and share time with other retirees. Or maybe it’s finally time to travel the world now that you will have plenty of free time in retirement.
Have you thought about what you might want to do when you retire? I’m interested in hearing about it, so leave me a note in the comments.
31 Comments
ansh997x
No, it surely doesn’t. I am already making my retirement plans and I want to see more of this world.
Unta
I think I will continue to travel even when I get old. Life is not over when you reach your retirement!
Laithan
Exactly this! People typically go one of two ways in retirement, either they stay active and healthy, or they stay home day after day and regress. When we retire, we absolutely want to be doing more. Going on walks, travelling and more! WHy work all your life just to stop and not to anything when you have all the free time in the world?
Sarah M
We should embrace each stages of life. I am glad that you are enjoying your time after retirement.
clydequin93
There’s still life after retirement, or maybe that’s the start of life if you have worked so hard all your life before retiring. 🙂
Pool Operator Talk
I like the idea of mentorship. it is so rewarding to help a person on there way to what they wish to become and then to watch them soar from a distance, all the while knowing that you helped them to discover their own potential. That, and the traveling, Got to travel as well.
TheKitchenDoc
We want to travel a lot after retirement
Neil Alvin Nicerio
Same here. I’d love to travel the world too.
amayszingblogs
Life doesn’t stop when you retired instead do the things that make your life happy 🙂 Nice post!
Mr. MFC | Morning Fresh Cent
I have been investing ever since I started my first job and savings even way before then. I want to retire earlier than the expected age so I can travel and learn how to play golf.
Martin - MPG TRAVEL TOURS
Life should not stop after retirement.. I just wish we could retire sooner to enjoy more of the more mobile years!
Polly Amora
Hi Jenn, I hope you’re well. I’ve been investing on my retirement since I was in my 20s though I have no plans of retiring yet (I’m still in my 30’s). 😀 I do a bit of mentoring myself and I plan to continue this after I retire. Traveling is definitely one of my plans too!
Vanessa Cast (@MomInBusiness_)
Life doesn’t stop when you retired, it’s just the start of another amazing stage in your life and with all the accumulated experience you can help others to figure it out. Keep these awesome articles coming!
Jaana McEntee
My plan is just to follow my dreams..Hope my bones are still good for this at this age 🙂
blair villanueva
Many of my colleagues are afraid of retirement, however I am excited for mine 😀
That’s why I invest for my health so that I cant achieve that stage.
LaTese
I love this article. I will definitely be passing alone to my grandparents.
clmuileboom
This was a great post. I am still young, so I have many years ahead of me. I am sure when I retire, there will be different options. This is a great article to share with my Mother though. I can see her getting some great advice from reading this, thanks.
Annita Nikole
I’m glad you are discussing this. For some reason, some people I know see retirement as time to check out or basically be done with life. Then they just sit on the sofa, watch bad daytime TV and do nothing. Not what I want to do!
Kriti
i would to share your to ma grandpa!! AND I know he loved to read this post !! thank you dear
Neil Alvin Nicerio
I agree with you. My mom and dad just retired and they are more busy now with their farm in the province.
millylaps
I am still young havent thought of retirement yet, lol.
vivirewellness
Exactly what we plan to do, mentor the young while traveling the world!
You, Me and Benny
this is wonderful!! thank you for sharing with us!
mdaisi
Life definitely does not have to stop after retirement. This is great proof of it, I wish to travel the world after retirement as well. — Lili
Glam2Greatness
Definitely live somewhere peaceful closer to family, and lots of traveling and cruising.
CARMEN | Wellington World Travels
Actually I thought about mentoring/coaching/speaking in my retirement (or close to retirement). trying to figure out if I should take a course first, and on what topic.
Nursery Rhymes Girl
Hi HoppyMomma,
I always love to share your posts with my mom! Thank you! 🙂 I agree!
sn1463
Sounds like you’re having a great retirement! My dad retired years ago and now he’s a professor.
Sanjota Purohit
Yes, retirement is not end of the life. Life just gets into different phase and one should have plans on how to spend it.
Jade
Great post
Jadieegosh
Stephany
So we’ve been trying to find the best retirement plan! And talking what what do after retirement Thanks for sharing this!