Retire, But Don’t Stop Working!

Some thoughts on retirement from employment

by Dr. Farid Muna

And in the end, its not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.

- Abraham Lincoln

Life is no brief candle for me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations.

- George Bernard Shaw

There is nothing you can do about your early life now, except to understand it. You can, however, do everything about the rest of your life.

- Warren Bennis

It is always important to know when something has reached its end…what matters is to leave in the past those moments in life that are over.

- Paulo Coelho

Its a special occasion; its their 35th wedding anniversary. They are at their favorite restaurant, the maître d seats them at their favorite table, with a sunset view; the weather is gorgeous. They order their favorite meals and drinks, everything seems perfect.

Then, she asks: “What are your plans for next week? ”. And he replies: “I dont have any. What about you? ” And she replies: “I am not sure. I might have to get together with the ladies next door for a neighborhood function they are organizing. ” A minute later she adds, “Well, you should go see the doctor about these pains you are having. ” “Yeah, I should. I wonder if the insurance covers such things. ” She replies: “Either way, go see the doctor next week. ” Sounds familiar? Depressing? Well join the club—the millions of baby boomers and the retirees.

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