Part-time work leisure

If you have not already done so, before reading this section, turn to Appendix A and complete the Inventory of Retirement Activities (IRA). When this has been accomplished and you have read the chapters in this section, you ll be able to compare your high, average, and low retirement interest activities decide if Plan A (leisure), Plan B (leisure plus part-time work), Plan C (leisure plus a volunteer activity) or Plan D (full-time work) is best for you. 

Some retirees try a pure leisure lifestyle and move on to part-time work or volunteer activities. 

Plan B Leisure Plus Part-Time Work... 

The new roles of retirement fall into four major categories. In the next chapter they are identified as Plans A, B, C, and D. Plan A is leisure. You choose not to work (either for money or as a volunteer). Plan B involves working for money, either for someone else or in your own business on a part-time basis. You give up some of your leisure time, but not all of it. Plan C involves volunteer work, usually through an organization. It also replaces some of your leisure time. Plan D replaces leisure time with full-time work. 

After retirement I ll have all the money I ll need to live a life of leisure. 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 It will be necessary for me to work part-time to supplement my income. 

Why do so many retirees work part-time What are the rewards that cause them to give up much of the leisure time they worked so hard to get in the first place Below are 10 rewards. Check the box if you want that reward. The more boxes you check, the more satisfaction you would receive from Plan B. 

Working part-time will help me enjoy my leisure far more. It s the combination I like. 

Don t overlook the opportunity to stay with your profession on a part-time basis. If you are happy with your work before retirement and want to continue on a less-demanding basis, you may be able to mix work with leisure at your own design. 

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