A NATIONWIDE survey of British retirees has revealed the extent to which many felt completely unprepared to leave their careers behind, with a third saying they no longer have a purpose in life.
In fact, a quarter now believe they gave up their careers too soon, while more than one in ten (13 percent) admit to feeling like they have lost a part of themselves since leaving the world of work.
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Little wonder then, perhaps, that 26 percent of British retirees are plagued by loneliness, and 23 percent say they are suffering from depression or anxiety.
The research, by Home Instead, found that the average age of retirement of those polled was 62, but that respondents could have happily continued working for another seven years.
When asked what they missed most about the world of work, almost half (45 percent) said it was spending time with their colleagues, for 39 percent it was the monthly salary, and 32 percent yearn to have an active mind again.
Almost a third (31 percent) pine for the workplace banter and camaraderie, while five percent simply miss having somewhere to get away from their other half, and a thirsty four percent wish they could still go for after work drinks.
PLANS HAVEN’T WORKED OUT
The study also found that a third (32 percent) of British retirees admit to having had grand dreams for their retirement that haven’t worked out.
A quarter (24 percent) thought they would have travelled more since retiring, 13 percent anticipated spending more time with their extended family, and 11 percent had hoped to catch up with friends more.
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Nine percent had planned to go on a round-the-world cruise that hadn’t transpired, and seven percent wanted to learn a new language, but didn’t, while two percent had wanted to get a degree, but it hadn’t panned out.
Researchers also revealed that more than a third (37 percent) of retired Brits believe it’s important to have something like part-time work or a hobby after retiring.
Martin Jones, the CEO of Home Instead Senior Care said of the research: “This is an extremely interesting piece of research that lifts the lid on retirement and how over 65s feel about life as a retiree.
‘PURPOSE & FULFILMENT’
It is significant that a large portion of those who were surveyed felt that they could have carried on working beyond the age at which they retired.
“It is interesting too that so many people said they missed the ‘fun’ of work and the companionship aspect of it.
“At Home Instead, we have a large number of caregivers in their 60s, 70s and 80s who particularly enjoy the companionship the role offers, as well as a sense of purpose and fulfilment it brings looking after people who may be lonely and need some extra support at home.”
The study, of 1,000 retirees, found that four in 10 (41 percent) believe they did not get enough support when transitioning into their retirement, with only 16 percent saying their employer helped them during this time, and a third claiming their boss gave them no support at all.
The data also uncovered a list of challenges that prevent people returning to work. For 34 percent their health failing is the number one reason why going back to work would be a struggle, while 30 percent think it would be hard to fit in.
Almost a quarter (24 percent) say they would find it hard to keep up with the pace of the work, and 22 percent simply believe no one would hire them.
