catey

Saying someone is "reaching retirement age," sounds to me like an expectation that everyone is expected retire at a certain age. I for one don't plan on retiring. Someone could get a PHD at 60 and work for 25 years. My doctor is in his 80's and has no plans to retire until he has to. Many of the longest living people in the world do not even think about retiring. Why shouldn't people have a second or third career if they have the energy and interest? I say "retirement age," is not much different than saying every family "should," have a cookie-cutter mother and father, two kids and a dog and a picket fence. The reality is that families comes in all shapes and sizes, and we are all unique. What we have to offer the world doesn't stop at some preconceived age. Please. I am going to get my Master's (not funded), and I don't care what anyone thinks about my age. I am 57. Only someone ignorant (they may have a lot of book learning but are lacking in wisdom) would be prejudiced against someone because of their age. Anyone who thinks that way should be ashamed of themselves. I say go for it--shoot for the stars. Your life is your own and there will always be naysayers. Keep your eyes on your goals and don't let anyone keep you from them!