I retired a little over two years ago and I can honestly tell you this.

[Scottie Mom]

104. I retired too early -- only 49 years old.

I decided to go back to work part time when I was almost 65. I got so bored, I could not stand it. Not matter what I did to take its place, I missed practicing law. So I decided to paralegal for a local civil trial attorney and here I am nearly 10 years later, still working. Beautiful office in a historic building -- it looks like a movie set!

I have my own private office and work on "projects." I'm in the office at the most 3 days a week, usually 2, and I keep thinking in my mid-70s, I should stay at home and "enjoy" myself. I can take my dog to work and there are great restaurants and shops by the office. From the time I was in grade school, I wanted to be and attorney and I did that for a long time. Now I get to enjoy research and drafting pleadings, interviewing clients and witnesses, but don't have to do the business end of running the office. I love it!

I enjoy being home, but my mind got so bored, I went back to work doing something I loved and missed. The extra money is nice, but it's really the love of the law that keeps me in a law office.