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It’s never too early to start planning for retirement. And I don’t just mean 401(k) and IRA and ATOFA (All Those Other Financial Acronyms). According to Howard Stone of 2Young2Retire.com, “rehirement” is all the rage. If you slap on the gold watch at 65, that still leaves a lot of time for living – and spending. Stone lists a few career opportunities for people over 60. This list includes:
• Life coach
• Horticulturist
• Hypnotherapist
• Cruise ship lecturer
Even if this all seems like a lifetime away, I’m interested in hearing your plans for retirement/rehirement. Either real plans, like giving speeches on cruise ships, or your dream scenario.
[Demotivational poster courtesy of Despair, Inc.]
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My wife and I would like to experience the world, but no the tourist way.
We want to go and live someplace for a year. Get to know the people, customs, language, be part of the culture through all the seasons. Perhaps even do some good while we are there; like Peace Corp for old people.
posted by n2y2 on 3-28-2007 at 10:28 am
My parents have announced they are going to purchase an RV and visit their children…THREE MONTHS AT A TIME!! They have 3 children @ 3 months each they have 3 “free” months to travel. The intention allegedly is to drive us crazy and visit their grandkids all while parked in our driveway.
posted by Priscilla on 3-28-2007 at 10:40 am
My plan is to become a golf course quality assurance consultant.
posted by emawkc on 3-28-2007 at 11:50 am
n2y2, The Peace Corps is not just for young people. My mother joined up in her 60s!
posted by Miss Cellania on 3-28-2007 at 12:09 pm
I plan to put my parents in a cheap retirement home to save me money, make my kids earn their own damn way through life (if I have any), and just live out my life in luxury.
posted by Blake on 3-28-2007 at 8:24 pm