I agree with Merlot Youth is wasted on the young!
We are having a great time in our retirement, maybe because we both enjoy good health with just the odd problem cropping up but so far they are all things that can be dealt with.
* No alarm clock unless it is for something we want to do.
* Can do what we want when we want and change our minds if a better offer comes along.
* Learning a little about gardening and having a great time hacking away to see what happens in our rather larger garden than previously.
* Able to go away when and where we want to without having to ask anyone's permission or arrange cover. Just about to book another 4 week break!
* Enough money to have a reasonable life without worrying with the knowledge that if we do live forever we can sell the house to release some more cash and move to something smaller.
* Living in a beautiful place with lovely countryside and the hills to walk.
* Not having to speak to or mix with anyone we find difficult
* No more aspirations about promotion, or next salary increase, we have what we have and can adapt to it knowing it won't change much.
* As much time as we want to socialise.
I could go on and on with this list!
For those dreading retirement, don't! If you are an outgoing personality you will find yourself much busier than you can imagine.