Retirement Crisis: When Work Ends

Thu Huong worked at a bank for nearly 20 years. She was always busy and never really had time off.

At first, retirement felt great. She said, 'I felt very relieved.'

But this feeling did not last long. She had to learn new things and manage her money. She felt useless.

When she worked, people listened to her. Now, her family tells her what to do.

Thu Huong and her husband went on a trip to Da Lat in 2024.

Many people in Vietnam are 60 or older. More people will be this age soon.

Some people have big problems after they stop working. One man had been very important, but then he got very sick.

A doctor says this is because people think who they are is what they do. When they stop working, they feel lost.

This happens a lot in Vietnam because people often work for one company their whole lives.

One man had to tell many people they had to retire. Some people did not want to hear it.

He planned ahead so his retirement would be easier. He kept working a little and got used to a new routine.

He moved to a new place and started a garden. He also learned to play the guitar.

Ngoc Cam and Bach Che met in Hanoi in 2025.

The doctor says it's helpful for retirees to keep their daily routines and see friends.

One woman was lonely, so her daughter helped her meet new people. Now she swims and talks to friends.

Retirement is not the end. It's a new stage in life.

Some people feel unsure about what to do next. They feel empty.

One man thinks people should think about what they want to do with their lives.

Pham Phu Phuc grows food and raises fish after he retired.

He used to work in many countries, but now he lives a simple life. He still teaches and talks about news.

Thu Huong found new things to do after feeling lost. She takes care of her grandchild and garden.

Now she does many things she loves. She says this is the best time of her life.

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