Abstract
I will discuss the reasons for and timing of retirement. Important issues include the funds necessary, inflation and your life expectancy. You need to consider your family, your health and your expected lifestyle. You will have been busy all your life and to fill this void you will need to extend old interests or develop new ones. The potential problems will be discussed in a light-hearted way.
Correspondence should be addressed to Associate Professor N. Susan Stott at Orthopaedic Department, Starship Children’s Hospital, Private Bag 92024, Auckland, New Zealand
