Ever dream of having a job you love instead of being stuck in a job that's "ok" (or worse) just so you can pay the bills? If so, you'll like this article from Yahoo that says you may have that dream job one day -- in retirement. Here are the highlights of the piece:
Imagine waking up every morning looking forward to doing whatever you most enjoy. The approach of retirement doesn't mean your chances of having a career you love have passed you by -- quite the opposite. It's a great time to rediscover your passions -- and some new ones as well.
Envisioning what you want to do is the critical first step toward realizing your dreams.
From these insights, craft a plan of action. Your new career can be about much more than just earning a living -- it's an opportunity to shed your old life and become exactly who you want to be by working at what you enjoy.
I am hoping to spend my retirement years volunteering for organizations I believe in. However, if I do need/want to work as well, I will certainly look for something that I really LOVE doing -- cycling, growing roses, writing, playing chess, or even...coaching football! ;-)
For me, any job will be to pay the bills until I become financially free. Once I have a reasonable cushion in emergency funds and lowered expenses, I would feel better knowing that the job is not all about money. If the job began to bother me, there would be nothing standing in the way of me telling them to "shove it."
Posted by: Dus10 | January 06, 2006 at 02:26 PM