Life begins at RETIREMENT

During Phase 2, we worked day in and out. I recalled approaching this phase with anxiety and hope. I applied for several open jobs while I was still in National Service. Before my run-out-date, I accepted a job with the Port of Singapore Authority. I was going to be a trainee. I looked forward and prepared for it - at least mentally.

Then, I got married and bought an apartment. Then, a car. I got committed and more committed. So, need to work and work harder to earn more to feed my material needs. Of course, while working, I met lots of people locally and overseas. I got to travel a lot. Soon, flying was no fun...it is just a means of transportation.

I led projects, teams, and then more projects and more teams. Sometimes, I am so focus that I have to remind myself about work balance between family and work. Again, all this to acquire and retain material and social needs. It is also to keep the mind and body busy. If you look at many working adults, how many really shows the body was fit and trim? Beer tummies and fat bodies say it all.

I can understand the material and social needs. But do we need to work to keep the mind and body busy. Phase 2 is only a means to an end. It is not the end. We need to be financially independent so we can enjoy Phase 3. If not, you continue in Phase 2.

There is sufficient activities to fill the mind.