There is a trend to the things we all say we want to do during retirement. Whether or not we actually achieve them is another thing.
But it is quite amusing to dream of the good life’ when we get to retirement age.
Go golfing, all day, everyday. Put a permanent gone fishing’ sign on the door, and go fishing.
Laze on tropical island, with one of those fancy drinks Let the kids wait on us for change Borrow some money from the kids, because they are working and we aren’t, that we never intend to pay back, as a payback.
Get a caravan, load it up, and drive off into the wild blue yonder Buy a new alarm clock everyday, so we can set it for when it’s time to get up for work, and smash it with a hammer when it rings.
Write a book Read a book Go on a luxury cruise Think about work, and laugh. Travel the world.
Whatever your reasons for looking forward to retirment, keep it firmly in your sights. Make positive steps to have a life after work.
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