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How do you deal with the thought of having to work for 40+ years and then when/if you retire, you're too old to do much? (lemmy.world)

submitted 9 months ago by return2ozma@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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There has to be a better system than this.

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[-] confusedbytheBasics@lemmy.world 4 points 9 months ago

I'm half done. I've kept up my health and I'm trying to improve it even more. When I hit 65 I won't be too old to do much.

But the real question should be what are you waiting until retirement to do and why not do it sooner?

[-] 13esq@lemmy.world 6 points 9 months ago

Because at the age of 36 I'm financially treading water and a week off here and there is enough time to de-stress from work, not enough time to do what I'd really like to.

[-] confusedbytheBasics@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago

You answered the why not without answering the what you want part. I'm sure you have a good reason to prioritize finances over your goals though. Good luck.

[-] 13esq@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago

I'd like to travel.

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