DebbieMC:
While all the above messages about wages are indeed correct, allow me to comment on working in what is an acknowledged active adult (i.e. retirement) community. My original plan was to retire here in about 5 or 6 years. However, I got tired of the Wisconsin weather and taxes and decided to move anyhow. Yes, I still work full-time (although my wife doesn't), and while I haven't met many others yet I understand there are a fair amount who still do work. It can indeed be very frustrating trudging off to work every day while you see and hear other residents merrily going off to golf, softball, the swimming pool, various classes, etc. However, I think that being able to participate in whichever activities you can in the evenings and weekends will make up for the weekdays. Even on that type of basis there is just so many things to do you'll enjoy it. Also, just think of how much better retirement will be when you do reach that last day! You'll know exactly what you want to do and how, when, where to do it. My advice would be go ahead and move - you never know what the future will bring and the joy you can get, even on a working basis, will be worth it.
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