What term retirement usually denotes to is, to stop working. People often don't like job, so to retire usually tends to be on top of the list. However, if one likes what he does, he will do something similar to pass the time even after retirement.
Now, I'll be honest, I dunno what I am driving at but I wanted to spark topic about retirement. Now, you go,
Retirement conditions are not the same in every country. In the country where I live, if you have not saved while you are working, the salary you will receive when you retire will not be enough. People who work outside of certain jobs receive very low salaries when they retire, depending on their profession, so many of them still continue to work. This situation reveals that the state needs re-planning regarding retirement.
In summary, if you want to live a good life when you retire in the country where I live, you need to save while you are working and make good use of your savings. Otherwise, the pension you receive will only serve to feed you.