My oldest cousin called me over the weekend, just to say hi and check in.
In the last few years, whenever I say anything about possibly retiring early, she responds quite strongly, something to the effect of: you’re not old enough to retire! And, what would you do with yourself?
Since she is quite a bit older than me, and her husband is older yet, and they are still working…well, I don’t say much more.
Today she let drop that she will probably retire at the end of next year.
At that time, the grandchild she is putting through college should be graduated.
Hm.
Food for thought when people offer opinions: you often don’t really know where they are coming from.