Originally Posted by
Argonautical
But back to the thread. I read a report somewhere which said the most important thing regarding longevity for retired officers was if they got another job. Those that did, lived far longer than those who simply retired at 55 and did nothing afterwards.
I don't think it is just for retired officers, I think this is for retired people generally who have spent many years working.
I have 2 neighbours who fit this bill.................
one in early 80's, wear a colostomy bag, in good health, smokes but keeps active only only gave up manual paying work 2-3 years ago.
Other redunancy / retired 2-3 years ago, uses my recycle bin every 2 weeks and half to 3/4 fills with alcohol cans (plus what he puts in his own), not there a lot so don't care, doesn't read, just about active and has no purpose or feels like he has none, 20 plus years younger than other guy.
Sadly I think I know who will go first.
And No taking to neighbour with alcohol prob is not going to happen as those including family who have tried have been told to F OFF and mind own business.