Why am I so afraid to accept that it’s time for me to retire? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

Taking a step into the unknown can be scary, but there are ways to feel part of something outside the world of work

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I have worked in higher education for more than 25 years. My plan was to retire at 60, but shortly before that I was offered a prestigious teaching position abroad. I now travel between there and the UK where my husband (recently retired) lives. We have been together for more than 20 years and he has always been very supportive.

There are so many things I love about what I do, but at 63 I am getting weary. The pressure to constantly be on top of my game is exhausting. I often feel as if I am not making the most of the opportunities I have because I am so tired.

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