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10 reasons to retire early

I do not mind travelling alone. Perhaps when I do it, I will need to book those budget double bed bunk to avoid living alone in an eerie hotel room.
I remember a colleague who travels alone as he is a bachelor in his 50s. He loves photography and it is this hobby which gives him something to do in the absence of a travel partner/spouse. However, he admits to extreme loneliness at times.
 
The transition from working life to retirement isn't just mentally taxing; it may be physically risky. There is research that suggests retirement, particularly the first year, is a major life stressor. Some studies found that retirees are 40% more likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke compared to those who continue to work.
 
Retire early will leave you bored. You need projects to keep the mind Moving.
 
Instead of feeling relaxed, many of my retired friends feel aimless, anxious or even depressed.
Everyone is depressed at a different magnitude.
Those busy working are merely using work to compress it.
 
Everyone is depressed at a different magnitude.
Those busy working are merely using work to compress it.
The shift from a manager, teacher or engineer to a retiree triggers an identity crisis. Without the status and recognition of a job, retirees may feel they have lost their value to society. Many of my retired friends shared this aspect.
 
The shift from a manager, teacher or engineer to a retiree triggers an identity crisis. Without the status and recognition of a job, retirees may feel they have lost their value to society. Many of my retired friends shared this aspect.
I or a person should only feel this way if me or them is holding a key position and career that many people knows about them eg a well. Known loctor, surgeon, lawyer, ministers etc but not a position in an office holding any key positions whereby the world doesn't even know their existence while they were still working.

Having enough money is much more important than their dellusions of their values in the society.
 
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I or a person should only feel this way if me or them is holding a key position and career that many people knows about them eg a well. Known loctor, surgeon, lawyer, ministers etc but not a position in an office holding any key positions whereby the world doesn't even know their existence while they were still working. Having enough money is much more important than their dellusions of their values in the society.
Many retirees feel that they are ready to walk away from their careers after they have gained financial freedom, only to realise that money is but a prerequisite for retirement. There are other factors they didn't consider.
 
The people who navigate retirement successfully are usually those who cultivated interests, values and connections that have nothing to do with their social standing. They didn't wait for the role to end to start being themselves; they were themselves while playing the role.
 
It has been said that retirement is only as boring as we make it, but in reality, many of us find it challenging owing to a loss of routine, purpose and social connection. An estimated 39% of retirees feel bored. The relaxing break usually leads to restlessness, with 66% of retirees experiencing it within the 1st year.
 
A retired doctor friend remarked that no one is really prepared for retirement till they stop work for good. That is why so many experience such a shock to their system after retiring. Apart from boredom, everyday chores, errands, exercise, meet-ups with friends and loved ones are simply not enough to fill their 16 waking hours.
 
Lky did not retire until he kicked the bucket. So too will Looong. Don't be lazy and keep working. :mad:
 
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