Reply #27: temporary retirement is a good thing mid-life [View All]

[uppityperson]

I know of several people who have retired young, for a while, then returned to the work force. Some have had a difficult time finding employment at the same rate (same as people who take breaks when they have baby/child), but most say the break was good. Being able to balance off "what do you do, keeping busy? too busy!" with "what do you do-read/write/etc" is a good thing.

On the other hand, as a middle aged person, I am concerned about having to find work that pays decent since higher paying places don't want to start with someone my age.