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Poll: At what age do you plan on retiring?
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Dec 13, 2012

This forum topic is for the discussion of the poll question "At what age do you plan on retiring?".

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Mary Worby
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Reino Unido
Local time: 14:18
alemán al inglés
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Other Dec 13, 2012

I have no idea ...

 
David Hayes
David Hayes  Identity Verified
Francia
Local time: 15:18
francés al inglés
probably never Dec 13, 2012

Although potential retirement is still a long way off for me, I shall proably never retire since I doubt I'll be able to afford to. The best I can hope for in my sixties and seventies is part-time work. My mother (aged 70) still works full-time in an office. I think that in the future (at least in Europe), full retirement will be considered more of a luxury than is currently the case and will not be possible for everyone.

 
Julian Holmes
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Japón
Local time: 22:18
Miembro 2011
japonés al inglés
Haven't a clue ... Dec 13, 2012

At least not before the mortgage is fully paid up

 
Pascale Pluton
Pascale Pluton  Identity Verified
Países Bajos
Local time: 15:18
Miembro 2005
inglés al francés
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right now.... in my dream... Dec 13, 2012

If it was only up to me, I would not mind to retire immediately.
It is not that I hate what I do now, but the idea that I could do whatever I want (including translating) without the necessity to earn a certain amount of money looks particularly appealing to me.

However considering the turn the economy is taking and the way our money is being gambled, I doubt that I could ever retire but in my dream....

Pascale


 
Antonio Tomás Lessa do Amaral
Antonio Tomás Lessa do Amaral
inglés al portugués
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Retire? 5 years after I die. Dec 13, 2012

These days Italy, even if freelancers must pay about 27,5% of their income to the Inps state pension fund, their average estimate retriment age is just under 5 years after they die.

 
Marta Cervera Areny
Marta Cervera Areny
España
Local time: 15:18
catalán al español
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Not a clue... Dec 13, 2012

I'm not planning on retiring, not yet, anyway! Retirement seems soooo far away right now. Unless I win the lottery, of course... but that's quite unlikely to happen since I never buy tickets.

 
Paula Hernández
Paula Hernández
Reino Unido
Local time: 14:18
inglés al español
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I said... Dec 13, 2012

I don't plan on retiring, it's more like I don't think I'll be able to afford it but the true answer is "when I win the lottery", then translation would be more of a hobby.

 
Muriel Vasconcellos
Muriel Vasconcellos  Identity Verified
Estados Unidos
Local time: 06:18
Miembro 2003
español al inglés
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Still going strong Dec 13, 2012

I am over 70 and I see no end in sight.

 
Ekaterina Chashnikova
Ekaterina Chashnikova  Identity Verified
Local time: 15:18
Miembro 2011
inglés al ruso
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No plans so far Dec 13, 2012

I'm too young to make any particular plans, but I've always thought that I will continue working far after reaching the average retirement age. There are so much opportunities: to translate, interpret, to teach, to do some research. Why would I want to stop?

 
Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida  Identity Verified
Portugal
Local time: 14:18
Miembro 2007
inglés al portugués
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Me too! Dec 13, 2012

Muriel Vasconcellos wrote:

I am over 70 and I see no end in sight.


 
Eleni Makantani
Eleni Makantani
Grecia
Local time: 16:18
inglés al griego
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who knows... Dec 13, 2012

I am still young and I love what I do, so retiring isn't in my plans. Of course, I wouldn't mind knowing that I don't have to work and that I can do whatever I want, like choosing when to work and what to translate. This requires a certain financial security, which isn't here at the moment. Plus, the local law on retirements orientates towards the age of 67, so I still have a nice 35 years to go, while the retirement age is likely to change further... I would certainly like not to have to work w... See more
I am still young and I love what I do, so retiring isn't in my plans. Of course, I wouldn't mind knowing that I don't have to work and that I can do whatever I want, like choosing when to work and what to translate. This requires a certain financial security, which isn't here at the moment. Plus, the local law on retirements orientates towards the age of 67, so I still have a nice 35 years to go, while the retirement age is likely to change further... I would certainly like not to have to work when I have children, as raising a child is a full-time job on its own, but I don't think it's likely to happen. Anyway, I wish I remain strong and healthy so I can work as long as I have to and, of course, that projects keep coming in to keep me busy with a safe pocket!Collapse


 
Filipa Plant dos Santos
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Portugal
Local time: 14:18
portugués al inglés
Like Antonio.. Dec 13, 2012

I think "Retire? 5 years after I die" is about right.

 
James_xia
James_xia  Identity Verified
China
inglés al chino
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Encouraging words Dec 13, 2012

Muriel Vasconcellos wrote:

I am over 70 and I see no end in sight.


That's truly admiring! Muriel. Having some time to do some work, even little paid or simply meaningful, can be a life attitude to move on.


 
Allison Wright (X)
Allison Wright (X)  Identity Verified
Portugal
Local time: 14:18
I don't plan to Dec 13, 2012

Teresa Borges wrote:

Muriel Vasconcellos wrote:

I am over 70 and I see no end in sight.


I am only 49 next birthday. Both my parents are in their mid-70s and still compos mentis, so I see no reason why I would be any different in (OMG!) 2034 and a few years beyond that.

Coincidentally, in e-mail correspondence with a friend last night, I effectively laid out my professional bucket list for the next 11 years, which if achieved, will take care of the 10 years after that.

Quite apart from considerations of physical/mental capability, I foresee having to earn my own living indefinitely.

The proverb says, "There is no rest for the wicked", but fails to mention there is no rest for the rest of us either!


 
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