Some definitely going to 70..........and agree, they can stop early and downsize, but all the time now they're having to whack a fair % of their income into debt repayment (instead of maybe enjoying life a bit more). Glad I am at least partly out of the vicious circle, but each to his own.
Wasn't meant tongue in cheek at all - I know several people in their mid forties who have taken out large 20-25 year mortgages. They are low risk to the lender as typically high earnings and decent equity. I've decided I'd rather stop work earlier....and have more disposable income to fritter...
Yes, similar - working at home a couple of days a week was a prerequisite for me. Makes a big difference to quality of life. Commuting 2-3 days a week is fine....
Really enjoying my current job.....which surprises me a bit, as it's not fundamentally different to the old one in terms of scope and content
I left my previous organisation after 11 years last August, circumstances dictating that I was luckily in a position to take a few months off before...