Chapter 18
Ten Things to Know about Working in Retirement
IN THIS CHAPTER
Considering your options for working during retirement
Making the most of your retirement even if you are working
You may envision a life during retirement as being one where you completely stop working. Then you can sit back, relax, and really enjoy life.
Unfortunately this scenario is only a dream for some people. Due to a wide variety of reasons ranging from unexpected medical bills to sub-par investment returns, you may have to keep on working in some capacity during what you thought were supposed to be your retirement years — whether it be part-time or seasonal work or even a full-time job in another career. You may also find that “retirement” isn’t what you bargained for and that you miss interacting with others and getting out of the house.
The good news is that some employers offer part-time work, which allows you to potentially have some of the best aspects of your working life (money coming in and contact with people) combined with some of the best aspects of retired life (more free time and less stress). In addition, some companies allow (even encourage) workers to telecommute (work from home). For those of you who want or need to continue to work on a full-time basis, this may be an attractive ...
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