‘I was burnt out’ – the joys and fears of economic inactivity - short news
Readers reveal how they have spent their time since retiring – be it helping with childcare, renting property, gardening or worrying about the future
Barbara was 59 when she decided she’d had enough of working. The former chief executive of a multi-academy trust, now 63, had always wanted to retire early, but didn’t think she could afford to.
“I was quite burnt out and desperate to change my lifestyle. I worked 70 hours a week for years – it was just exhausting,”..
source: The Guardian - 27.05.2023