Holicent
VIP Contributor
When should you retire? The short answer is: whenever you want to. The longer answer? Well, first of all, if you're a working professional, you've already dealt with the idea that conventional retirement is no longer the option it once was. Sure, some people can be supported by their pensions and Social Security checks, but for most people—especially young professionals—relying on these types of income is just a fantasy.
And that's okay! It really is! Because when we look at the big picture, we see that the change in retirement options has actually opened up new opportunities for people of all ages—including those who are looking to start or change careers.
We have to face facts: too many businesses have gotten away with hiring employees and then discarding them after they reach a certain age, even if they're perfectly capable of doing their job. But what business owners have been slow to realize is this: it's not just about being able to do your job; it's about being able to enjoy doing it, and continuing to grow as an employee and as a person.
That's where alternative retirement comes in. When you decide that you don't want to work for someone else anymore, or that you want to make a career you can retire.
And that's okay! It really is! Because when we look at the big picture, we see that the change in retirement options has actually opened up new opportunities for people of all ages—including those who are looking to start or change careers.
We have to face facts: too many businesses have gotten away with hiring employees and then discarding them after they reach a certain age, even if they're perfectly capable of doing their job. But what business owners have been slow to realize is this: it's not just about being able to do your job; it's about being able to enjoy doing it, and continuing to grow as an employee and as a person.
That's where alternative retirement comes in. When you decide that you don't want to work for someone else anymore, or that you want to make a career you can retire.