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FYI: Has work really become that miserable and unpleasant for so many people? The question came to mind as I read reader responses to a recent column. In it, I asked if we were still quitting at the wrong time—too early. I argued that our increasing longevity suggested we should work longer Regards, Ted http://assetbuilder.com/scott_burns/still_retiring_too_early_revisited
Accumulation of money (assets) determine the TIME to quit Working (for money)... NO assets you keep working, more money than you will ever spend, why "work"?
"I asked if we were still quitting at the wrong time—too early. I argued that our increasing longevity suggested we should work longer."
Life should be enjoyed. A few enjoy their work so much that it is their life. Good for them. For the rest of us, work was a means to put food on the table and save for the future. One could work until a very late age but if they cannot enjoy their final years due to wear and tear or stress related maladies from work then what is the benefit?
I have seen too many people who worked themselves to death and never enjoyed life after work. There has to be a balance somewhere.
BALANCE: There is only one reason to do an Activity you don't enjoy in this (short) life....money When you don't need more of it (money) what is the point?...Quit! I did at 60yo and could have worked many more years in my OWN business, but what is the point? Now ( at 67) Happy and "not working"...... a worthwhile goal...
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NO assets you keep working,
more money than you will ever spend, why "work"?
"I asked if we were still quitting at the wrong time—too early. I argued that our increasing longevity suggested we should work longer."
Life should be enjoyed. A few enjoy their work so much that it is their life. Good for them. For the rest of us, work was a means to put food on the table and save for the future. One could work until a very late age but if they cannot enjoy their final years due to wear and tear or stress related maladies from work then what is the benefit?
I have seen too many people who worked themselves to death and never enjoyed life after work. There has to be a balance somewhere.
There is only one reason to do an Activity you don't enjoy in this (short) life....money
When you don't need more of it (money) what is the point?...Quit!
I did at 60yo and could have worked many more years in my OWN business, but what is the point? Now ( at 67) Happy and "not working"...... a worthwhile goal...