An elderly man exercises in Hong Kong’s Kowloon Park on January 1. While many workers may dream of retired life amid the stress of the pandemic, retirement can bring its own problems, including loss of routine. Photo: Edmond So
An elderly man exercises in Hong Kong’s Kowloon Park on January 1. While many workers may dream of retired life amid the stress of the pandemic, retirement can bring its own problems, including loss of routine. Photo: Edmond So
Amy Wu
Opinion

Opinion

Amy Wu

Retiring early is not always a dream come true, especially in a post-pandemic world

  • Many have experienced loss of structure during the pandemic, but none more so than those suddenly thrust into early retirement by Covid-19
  • Amid such uncertainty, finding daily activities that provide us with a sense of normality is more important than ever

An elderly man exercises in Hong Kong’s Kowloon Park on January 1. While many workers may dream of retired life amid the stress of the pandemic, retirement can bring its own problems, including loss of routine. Photo: Edmond So
An elderly man exercises in Hong Kong’s Kowloon Park on January 1. While many workers may dream of retired life amid the stress of the pandemic, retirement can bring its own problems, including loss of routine. Photo: Edmond So
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