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Originally Posted by Locke
At the same time though there are people who would have no idea what to do with themselves when they're retired. They want to work as long as possible.
It gives them a reason to get up in the morning, something to do. Its their routine.
To each their own.
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It's more and more common (at least anecdotally) that people work longer, and the shift is that they're working because they want to, not that they need to. Filling 40 hours a week with things to do consistently is not as easy as people expect. I find that clients work in all kinds of jobs after they retire, or volunteer or do something to get them out of the house, socializing with people and keeping busy.
Retirement is increasingly about financial independence, particularly for professionals and white collar workers. Obviously if you're in the trades and your work is physically demanding it can be about resting your body. I have had clients in those areas work reduced hours and maybe just help younger employees out though because they enjoy working and it keeps them more active.