Ever since my divorce, I have thought about living overseas after I retire from teaching. I will be 57 in May. I am thinking of retiring when I turn 62, even though I will do so at a reduced monthly amount. I feel there's no guarantee of how long I will live, and since I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in 2002, I don't want to die before I retire.
Anyway, I thought I could retire at 62, and then get a job, teaching math at an international school or with the Department of Defense. But, after some research, I think I am going to be too old to get a job teaching at an international school. It seems that most countries do not want anyone if they are past the age of 60. I haven't looked at the DoD's age requirements.
I spoke to my 84 year old mother last week, and she suggested I check into the Peace Corps. At one time (oh say, 42 years ago), I commented that I wanted to join the Peace Corps. I checked, and the only age requirement they have is a minimum one. Hmmmmm....maybe the Peace Corps will be the way I can live overseas after retirement. I'll have to do some more research to see if I am Peace Corps material.
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