DONT EVER RETIRE?
But we have to one day. Maybe you are very young reading this and retirement is a long way off, but I bet your birthdays are seeming to come round quicker as you get older. My point is that one day you will be retiring (if your boss hasn’t worked you to death) and I wonder why people look forward to the day. The bad news is that you become a Pensioner, ok, a Senior Citizen then, but no matter what the title, you are past your sell by date, according to the government!
Those that have had the wisdom to save for this day, may well have their plans in place and actually enjoy a pleasurable retirement. They see the things they want to see, and go to the places they always dreamed of. Maybe even have a cottage to retreat to in their country or abroad. Well they are the lucky ones who have climbed the ladder of success and have been amply rewarded through their working life. Well done to them.
But what about all the other people that have not had well paid jobs, or different circumstances that has kept them out of a high financial bracket. The people who have had to face the rising costs of all that surrounds them in everyday living, they have been unable to bank for the future.
This is not saying that they haven’t worked hard all their life, maybe opportunities have just passed them by. But whats the best for them?

The transition from a working person to that of “I haven’t got to get up early anymore,” seems ok for the first week, but slowly you realise that your life has no routine. So with no reserve of funds to let you do what you would love to do, you are at a crossroads.
The worst thing anybody can do is sit back and complain about their plight. A sure way to deteriate and consequently you will have a very short retirement! Now you could bore everybody with reasons why you can’t do what you want to do, and how life has been hard on you. This is a sure way to loose friends and respect for what you have got.

It is imperative that you stay active. Having only just retired we assume that you could have still worked a lot longer. So first thing is stay fit. How much does that cost? Nothing. Walking and swimming are to very good exercises that will keep you in good order. Take a bus somewhere. Well done the UK, free bus passes, and free access to swimming.  Wow, retirement is looking up! But best of all there are jobs, part time and full time for the seniors. Now that sounds a bit retrograde having just retired, but sometimes getting back in a routine with something you like doing will provide a little income and a lot of satisfaction.

Have a look at some of the jobs on offer , like adverts wanting retired active couples for house sitting. Part time gardeners, holiday park wardens, and lot more jobs that might not pay much except cover your expenses. Check out all the volunteer groups who are always looking for people to help them. But DO SOMETHING !
Remember even if you were unable to plan a financially worry free retirement, just make the most of your later years. You are still a valuable person. You can be appreciated in many ways and areas. Don’t give up. Life goes on, enjoy every bit of it. You can do it. How are you at using a computor? If you are reading this then I guess you can at least switch one on!  Now there is the whole world at your fingertips. For the less able, make friends across the world. Visit all the countries that you would like to know more about. Do the same as me, get a blog  going! You could start an online business, get rid of a few things on ebay! So in conclusion, it’s not all doom and gloom for those that have had to go into retirement with little funds, there is a way. The message is “Dont ever Retire,”  Good luck.