(Apologies if this question has been beaten to death in earlier threads. I couldn’t find a thread but if there is one, please send it to me and disregard the question.)
I’ll be retiring at age 53 next year and while that’s not considered “early” by the standards of many on the forum, from the perspective of most Americans (and many my age) it is.
I think I’ll feel a little strange responding to the question “so what line of work are you in?” with “I’m retired.” Saying I’m retired might lead to prying questions about my finances or perhaps arouse feelings of contempt in those who are nowhere close to that goal.
I’ve thought about saying something like “I’m taking a break from work right now and spending time doing X, Y or Z.”
Wanted to hear how others have handled this question. Thanks.
I’ll be retiring at age 53 next year and while that’s not considered “early” by the standards of many on the forum, from the perspective of most Americans (and many my age) it is.
I think I’ll feel a little strange responding to the question “so what line of work are you in?” with “I’m retired.” Saying I’m retired might lead to prying questions about my finances or perhaps arouse feelings of contempt in those who are nowhere close to that goal.
I’ve thought about saying something like “I’m taking a break from work right now and spending time doing X, Y or Z.”
Wanted to hear how others have handled this question. Thanks.