I left the RAF aged 41, worked on my own projects 'till 45. Quit the rat-race and retired.
My wife still works, her choice. I never wish to work for anyone else again...I was forced to work with enough.....we'll leave that though.
I'm more than happy looking after our little girl (My wife is only 7 years younger than me, and is not from SE Asia), and restoring my collection of classic cars. I have a 64 Mustang and a 67 E-Type on the lifts at the moment. When they are finished (about 10 weeks) they'll join the other 12 in the barn. I don't sell them.