Why retirement isn’t always easy
Retiring from working life is a dream come true for many people. Gone are the days of commuting on busy public transport, stressing over deadlines, and dealing with office politics.
Instead, you can get up when you want, dedicate more time to hobbies, and spend more time on yourself.
For some, though, stopping working isn’t always easy. Firstly, you have to transition into a new routine after leaving behind the nine-to-five grind. You may also miss your job, co-workers, and the feeling of being busy and engaged.
Whilst retirement is often seen as a wonderful reward for decades of hard work, in reality many find a 'cold turkey' retirement an unexpectedly tough adjustment, says Stuart Lewis, founder of Rest Less, a job, volunteering, and advice site for the over 50s....
