"Retirement"

[DizBelle]

Is it really "retirement" if you going to start another job?

 

[loves to dive]

Technically yes if you've put in your time at the first job, you are retiring from that job.

 

[DizBelle]

Technically yes if you've put in your time at the first job, you are retiring from that job.

So if you start a job at age 24 and leave at age 25 to go to another job, you can say you "retired" at age 25? Every time you change jobs is "retiring"?

According to dictionary.com...

"the action or fact of leaving one's job and ceasing to work"

 

[STLDisney_Freak]

I don't think so... When I'm retired I will report to ZERO...count them...ZERO bosses. I will do whatever I want for the day on a whim if I feel like it. That is when I will officially be retired (if the day ever comes).

 

[loves to dive]

So if you start a job at age 24 and leave at age 25 to go to another job, you can say you "retired" at age 25? Every time you change jobs is "retiring"?

According to dictionary.com...

"the action or fact of leaving one's job and ceasing to work"

I always think of retiring from a job as putting in x amount of years usually somewhere between 20 and 30 and getting some sort of retirement pension.

 

[pryncess527]

So if you start a job at age 24 and leave at age 25 to go to another job, you can say you "retired" at age 25? Every time you change jobs is "retiring"?

According to dictionary.com...

"the action or fact of leaving one's job and ceasing to work"

Well, the person you quoted said, "Put in their time" -- i doubt any company considers 1 year to be putting in your time and retirement eligible.

People retire from the military at a young age. They may go on to a 2nd career, but they are drawing retirement benefits, so I'd consider them retired at least in one sense. My mother is retired and draws retirement, but sometimes chooses to sub for extra money. I wouldn't call her "unretired" every time she accepts a 6 week assignment. The state certainly doesn't cease to consider her retired when she does that :lol

In my world, you are retired if you are drawing retirement. No matter what you may choose to do with your time.

 

[QueenIsabella]

OP, is this a joke?

Retirement typically denotes more than just leaving the job. Usually it means leaving the work force, but not always. A lot of people retire from the military after 20 (or more) years, earning themselves a pension and health benefits. Ditto for police and firefighters. For the military, especially, such a person could be under 40. The official separation (in the case of the military--you can't just "not show up" one day) and pension are what make it different from just quitting.

 

[DizBelle]

OP, is this a joke?

Retirement typically denotes more than just leaving the job. Usually it means leaving the work force, but not always. A lot of people retire from the military after 20 (or more) years, earning themselves a pension and health benefits. Ditto for police and firefighters. For the military, especially, such a person could be under 40. The official separation (in the case of the military--you can't just "not show up" one day) and pension are what make it different from just quitting.

Nope, not a joke. Just a question.


........again, someone not liking discussion on a discussion board. I still don't get it.

 

[nkereina]

I know several people who have retired from their "career" jobs and have gone on to work part time jobs in retirement. Mostly to keep them busy, some of them to help with additional income. I would still consider them retired. I'd view retirement as someone who leaves their long-term "career" position with the intention of working less or not at all.

 

[pryncess527]

Nope, not a joke. Just a question.


........again, someone not liking discussion on a discussion board. I still don't get it.

I'm not sure it's a matter of "not liking discussion" -- but you specifically suggesting that any time a person leaves a job they might call that retirement, as if there is no other difference (even as the post you quoted mentioned length of service) -- was a bit of a head scratcher . . .

 

[Patch'sD]

The day I retire, is the day I stop working. My definition, no others required

 

[QueenIsabella]

Nope, not a joke. Just a question.


........again, someone not liking discussion on a discussion board. I still don't get it.

I have no issue with discussion, it's just that your question (and even your follow-up) sounded like something a child would ask--as if they truly didn't understand what retirement was. It would be a valid question, coming from my 10yo. Perhaps you are not familiar with the working world? If it's a new arena to you, I can understand not getting the finer details of retirement versus leaving a position.

 

[jdb in AZ]

DH collects full retirement benefits but he still works part time, so instead of being retired, he's just tired.

 

[RedAngie]

To me retirement means ceasing ALL paid work. I'd consider someone semi-retired if they had a paid job for 10 hours per week to keep themselves somewhat occupied.

 

[DizBelle]

I have no issue with discussion, it's just that your question (and even your follow-up) sounded like something a child would ask--as if they truly didn't understand what retirement was. It would be a valid question, coming from my 10yo. Perhaps you are not familiar with the working world? If it's a new arena to you, I can understand not getting the finer details of retirement versus leaving a position.

Wow. Just wow. Insult much?

It is evident from the replies on this thread that people have different ideas of what "retirement" is. I know what MY idea of retirement is. Apparently, it is different for different people.

 

[DizBelle]

I always think of retiring from a job as putting in x amount of years usually somewhere between 20 and 30 and getting some sort of retirement pension.

I don't think there are many companies left that offer a pension. As far as income after you stop working, for the most part, you're on your own.

 

[DizBelle]

I'm not sure it's a matter of "not liking discussion" -- but you specifically suggesting that any time a person leaves a job they might call that retirement, as if there is no other difference (even as the post you quoted mentioned length of service) -- was a bit of a head scratcher . . .

I didn't suggest that. Someone else did. I was providing an example.

 

[TCRAIG]

I don't think so... When I'm retired I will report to ZERO...count them...ZERO bosses. I will do whatever I want for the day on a whim if I feel like it. That is when I will officially be retired (if the day ever comes).

Then you're not married?

 

[Liberty Belle]

So if you start a job at age 24 and leave at age 25 to go to another job, you can say you "retired" at age 25? Every time you change jobs is "retiring"?

According to dictionary.com...

"the action or fact of leaving one's job and ceasing to work"

I think when speaking of "retirement," you may be talking of one of two things: either retiring completely from the workforce and spending your days volunteering or in leisure, or taking "retirement" from your current position (most companies, I believe, require 20 years in to retire - receive your annuities/pension/continued healthcare/etc.).

I work for the state. Many people retire after 20 - 30 years and then take another job, sometimes only part time. It makes financial sense, usually.

 

[Magpie]

To me retirement means ceasing ALL paid work. I'd consider someone semi-retired if they had a paid job for 10 hours per week to keep themselves somewhat occupied.

In that case, I was retired for most of my adult life, and have now returned to the work force...

(I've rarely ever been paid for the work I've done.)