The Pros and Cons of Working in Retirement
The Pros and Cons of Working in Retirement
Retirement doesn t have to be synonymous with not working. It could mean working, but only doing things you want to do, not have to do.
Not long ago, the phrase “working in retirement” was an oxymoron, much like “bittersweet” or “act naturally.” After all, if you’re working, you’re by definition not retired.
But that was then. These days, working at least part-time while retired is increasingly common. According to one survey, 27% of pre-retirees said they planned to work part-time in retirement and among recent retirees, 19% work part-time.