Farming, volunteering, dancing: Why some employees are ‘micro-retiring’ in their 20s

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challenges the long-held belief that enjoyment should be deferred until retirement age

choosing to pause their careers to enjoy the perks of retirement while they still have their youth, good health and energy

unlike previous generations of workers who were focused on career-building and long-term savings, Gen Zers and millennials often seek a balance between career success and personal well-being. This includes a focus on “living in the moment”

micro-retirements may become more common, especially as Gen Zers are projected to work into their 70s. In Singapore, retirement age and re-employment age will be increased to 65 and 70 respectively by 2030

“I learnt that one should live for oneself, not for the expectations of others.”

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