Our current generation of older workers are developing their creativity and sharpening their abilities through retraining and reskilling to give them an edge and measure of longevity at the workplace. While retirement is inevitable and usually a prudent move, it is still better to leave it up to seniors to decide when to call time on their careers.
Most white collar workers will have more than enough for leetirement by 60.
Owing to the hyperinflation in S'pore, many seniors choose to work as long as possible before their employers force them to call it a day. However, I also know of those who carry on working because they are either single or have a spouse who is deceased. Boredom and loneliness spur them on more for the social interaction than the need to continue earning money.
Do not let this situation slide. Take hold of the issue. Start holding her hands more often. Smile at her more often. Cook together more often. Spoon her while sleeping. Put your arms around her while sleeping. Say thank you more often. Say love you's more often and mean it!
Your friends are stupid. The one that need to be worked on is your relationship. Running away to work, instead of paying attention to the problem will only make things worse.
I really appreciate the advice, Loofy. My Mrs has become more distant and so have I towards her. The distance started gradually and became worse as I struggle to find common topics to speak to her about.
I have a neighbour at my condo who returned to work as he was getting into more arguments with his homemaker wife after retiring at 62. He carried on for another 2 years working part-time, but had a cardiac arrest at his workplace and passed away. I am unsure if returning to work contributed to it though.
I am unaware that there is a monopoly on the topic of retirement.
Friend, this is a English forum.
I was influenced by @NanoSpeed to use Chinese
If today is your birthday, and your girlfriend's name is Edyth, you can have your cake and Edyth. LOL!
This thread of yours might need a new testament. Today's world is quite different from 12 years ago.You're late to the party I have a whole thread dedicated to the subject.
Society has conditioned most men to build our identity and sense of worth on our job and position. For most men, retirement means that we have to give up the persona we are so proud of; many of us fear losing our value, status and power in the eyes of those around us.
Which one is your fish, which one your bear's paw?
