Retirees Should be Busy
By @acelawrites
@acelawrites (19273)
Philippines
January 23, 2019 3:37am CST
Retirement age in our country is 60; but sometimes those in the government complete the 65 years to get more benefits.
Though many of them have retirement funds, I find many of them apparently bored with the monotonous activities at home. Some may have much money to afford travels here and abroad, while others enjoy having a small business. Some just take care of grandchildren, to the delight of their children.
But children should not rely on their old parents to be their nannies or babysitters, because they might be too weak to run or play with their children.
They should not work hard, but just enjoy retirement years.
To avoid boredom they should enjoy being in the company of retirees who form clubs or charity organizations where they can volunteer their time and enjoy other people's company. Though old, they can find themselves of value and can contribute something to help other people.
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15 responses
@florelway (23141)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
23 Jan 19
As you are used to being one, there is no transition period to be addressed at, meaning transition from one who is working full time to just staying home which is not easy. Period of adjustment may take a while.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
24 Jan 19
A homemaker does not really have retirement age; it is like working all throughout the lifetime as long as you are capable of doing it; but you have the option to rest and enjoy life more.
@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
24 Jan 19
@florelway a home maker does not have retirement period; but one has the option to rest and enjoy life while still capable of doing it.
@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
24 Jan 19
It is good you are always busy; no boring time!
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
23 Jan 19
No such thing as retirement if you are a business owner, only when somebody likes to take over it like a son or daughter.
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
24 Jan 19
@acelawrites not yet, 2 children are still in private schools, only one has graduated so far, yes short vacation is the only escape
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
24 Jan 19
It is true;but you can pass the baton to your son or daughter; or just take some time off or vacation from time to time.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
23 Jan 19
some might need a companion to be able to go out.
maybe some don't want to spend too much in case there's an emergency.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
24 Jan 19
It is true, they worry too much on their finances which they allot for emergency cases.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
24 Jan 19
@acelawrites how about your parents? do they live with your siblings or grandchildren?
@Lucky15 (37346)
• Philippines
24 Jan 19
@acelawrites and the reason why i am pushing that 1% allotment on the budget is to give them something
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
24 Jan 19
It might still be good for them to still work to make them busy and have a healthy body and mind; but they should have something to spend when emergency situation comes.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
23 Jan 19
I am retired and do my own thing.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
24 Jan 19
Oh its' nice to know about it. Good you are enjoying it!
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@LadyDuck (458176)
• Switzerland
24 Jan 19
@acelawrites Those who get bored have no interests. I have many interests and hobbies, it's the same for my husband.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
24 Jan 19
It is good, you are still active and do not get bored as many retirees do. Congrats for that!
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
24 Jan 19
It is the best thing to do for those who could afford it.
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@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
23 Jan 19
If only possible I want to retire at the age of 50and do my passion and hobbies in life.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
24 Jan 19
It is being offered even in the government; early retirement which is a good option because you can do whatever passion you have.
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@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
24 Jan 19
At least they have still quality to enjoy their lives.
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
23 Jan 19
Yes, a retired life should allow people do the things they wanted to fo
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
24 Jan 19
They should, so while young, people should save money or the future or have some business to rely on if they don't have pensions.
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
23 Jan 19
I think once you are retired you should get to enjoy your life and do whatever you want to do. Afterall a person has worked all their lived to be able to retire.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
24 Jan 19
I agree; one has to enjoy retirement years because he had devoted his younger years working and so he should reward himself during retirement age.
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@Kasjnak (4492)
• Romania
23 Jan 19
Retirement age in Romania is 65, but it varies, if you are in the military, you can retire at 45 or even younger. Sure, your pension is way smaller, but it's all up to you.
I think that if you feel good, you should keep working something after retirement too, preferably something you like and with a flexible program.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
24 Jan 19
I agree, one has the option to have a job but on a flexible working hours; depending on what time of the day you want to work.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
24 Jan 19
I agree; their children should not rely on old parents to act as baby sitters for their children. They should enjoy retirement years.
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@florelway (23141)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
23 Jan 19
I have a colleague who retired at the compulsory age of 65 but right now she is working again as Job Order, I have no question of her being hired as a job order at the age of more than 65, only that the slot should be given to younger people who can be more productive, more computer savy and more updated with current trends.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
24 Jan 19
Retirees can choose what job they wanted to do like online jobs that has flexible time; one that would not give so much stress.
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@florelway (23141)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
24 Jan 19
@acelawrites I agree with you, they should only take light jobs to keep them buzy, after all I do not think that money would be an issue as they are already receiving pensions.
@ThreeTeddies (2038)
• United Kingdom
27 Jan 19
I retired recently and I'm so busy I don't know how I managed to fit in a job before
