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Originally Posted by twobone
Now as I get closer, the majority of folks I talk to seem to frown upon this idea that I would stop working and just enjoy life. I'm often told that I should look for new challenges in a different line of work or stay working into my 60s at my painfully boring job to maximize my pension.
Any advice on responding to the stigma and addressing comments that I should "achieve something"? I have watched too many people die and my most precious resource is time. I want to maximize my happy relaxed time.
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You’re talking to the wrong folks. If you have things to do that make you happy (hobbies, projects, travel, exercise) retirement will great! No other job can touch it. You’ll also find that you’re busy as hell, but loving it. Retire
where you can enjoy your life, not necessarily the cheapest place to live. If that means you need to hold off retirement a bit to add to your nest egg, well, that’s a decision you need to work through. That’s my 2 pesos. Best wishes on your plans!