I think I'll be one of those who will occasionally drop in to visit former colleagues at work when I retire. Not because I'll miss work but, because colleagues become friends over the years. I won't pick up lunch tabs though. I'll bring in a cake instead.

I suppose some retirees miss working to some extent and, I would not be surprised if there are a few with misgivings about retiring too soon since there is no compulsory retirement age over here. I suspect that my colleague does miss work. How can he not? He spent most of his lifetime in the profession. Whilst he can volunteer, and he does do that, he must feel stifled because there is a limit to what he can do as a volunteer. Perhaps, he can teach or tutor for exam revisions. I must speak to him about it the next time he comes around.