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WotD: Golden years
Mentioning the golden years often brings to mind visions of relaxation, travel, and endless hobbies, right?
Well, not quite.
Traditionally, golden years refer to the period in life after retirement when you are supposed to enjoy freedom and leisure.
However, it seems most of us will be working until we’re 70, which means our golden years may feel more like a rerun of our thirties, forties, fifties, and sixties, but with more back pain!
Let’s break it down.
The term golden years is supposed to symbolize a carefree time when we can kick back and reap the fruits of our labour.
But with the rising cost of living and dwindling pensions, quitting that 9-to-5 job is a pipe dream for many.
Instead of tropical vacations, you’re likely to be fulfilling those workplace deadlines a few years more than you expected.
Golden years, anyone?
Imagine planning your retirement around meetings and deadlines.
Oh joy!
You may have more time to binge-watch old shows, but let’s be honest: it’s hard to relax when you’re worried about your finances.
Instead of enjoying peaceful walks on the beach, you find yourself juggling bills, wondering how you’ll afford the essentials.
So, what do we do with these golden years?
Maybe we should change the phrase to The Bronze Years, because they aren’t shining so bright.
Perhaps instead of a pension, we’ll all get a participation medal.
Despite the promise of carefree days, the reality for many of us involves working, worrying, and wishing we had the retirement we dreamed of.
Cheers to our golden years, where the fun of retirement is just a mirage away!
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