I got retired at age 52 at the end of 2011, not fun, the work pension was just shy of paying all the bills, got a part time job based on an hourly rate for work done, they slowly stopped sending the work through. so next week I start my new full time job. because of the type of work I do there are probably less than 10 companies in that field in the uk. once offered the new job, other interviews and offers came flooding in, so now do I go for the first one and a 180 mile a day commute - which I have already signed the contract on, or do I go for the one 12 miles from home?
I have to say that the year spent at home, doing just jobs round the house and the allotment, wasnt really my cup of tea, I have been bored and grumpy. the job 12 miles away is in a different field to the one I worked in, but I did have a brief encounter in that industry 30 years ago, small local company - I think I may have answered my question, local job, if they get back to me this week, otherwise it will be the commute (which I did warn them that the travelling might be an issue).
at your age, enjoy yourself and quit while you are still fit enough to enjoy your retirement, keep busy and keep your mind active
Grendel