How Many Still Work Full Time
 

Hi. I just moved back to The Villages six weeks ago. I thought I was ready to retire, but I was just offered a full professorship at College of Central Florida. Last time I lived in TV I taught there part time. I am really on the fence. My wife is already retired. I love teaching, but I was also ready to kick back. A full professorship offers really good pay and great benefits. We can get by financially without me working. I am 55.

I know a number of Villagers who started working again after moving here. This getting back to work was for a variety of reasons.

I know many villagers that work. Some do for financial reasons (money or health care ), others for more social life and for interaction with younger people.

I know a couple villagers that never worked. Seems the ones that work are very well rounded, interesting and energetic. Those that never worked, undeveloped in every way.

If you like your work it is truly a wonderful gift.

You seem to be having second thoughts on retiring. And you say you love teaching. As they say, if you love your work, it's not really work. Best of luck on your decision, and it is up to you. If I had to bet, I'd bet you are going to continue being an outstanding professor.

Money is ALWAYS nice to have put back. Ya never know.

Cappy, you may have 45 more years (or more) to fund.

Do you mean never worked in their entire lives? Can't imagine that.

Looks like a personal shot at another TOTV on the regular forum.

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If it is something you will enjoy - GO FOR IT!

Whatever you decide, it will be the right decision for you. Tough one. I think if it were me I would try it for a year and see how I feel at 56...

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At 55 I would do it. I assume you have flexibility in your hours and days at work.


If you fine out you would rather sit at home you could arrange a departure at the end of the term.

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I will be in TV(I am trying to get the lingo down) in 2 weeks to look around. I am planning on renting and then buying. I work and will continue working. Right now I am in Texas and working as a Case Manager. My other time is spent finishing my Master Degree in Religious Education and will graduate shy of my 60th birthday. I hope to teach On- Line Seminary at Liberty University. Maybe on-line teaching would be an option for you. It sounds as if teaching is your passion. I also plan on going on short missions and teach. That might be a possibility if you want to volunteer. There is such a plethora of things you can do with your skills. Good luck in your endeavors and one day I may get to meet you and your wife in TV. :wave:

Call me crazy but ... I soooo miss working. If I could work in my previous occupation at more than minimum wage and do it part time, I would go back to work. While there are many things to do in the Villages, I find filling up the days each and every week a bit of a challenge.

If you love what you do, then keep doing it. Some people enjoy working and one can ease into retirement when the time is right. Your body will tell you when you have had enough.

HI are you still sailing? We love it. Will you consider some expenses from us to share some sailing time???? Do you still have the boat? We have bareboated Belize, BVI, and the Grenadines.
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