semi-retired

Still somewhat employed

Semi-retired describes someone who has partially withdrawn from full-time work but hasn't stopped entirely.

A semi-retired person might work reduced hours, take on occasional projects, or consult part-time: He's semi-retired now—just goes into the office two days a week.

The term often applies to older professionals transitioning gradually out of their careers rather than stopping abruptly.

lifestyle

part-time

Limited work schedule

freelance · hobby · travel · golf · grandchildren · volunteering · downsizing · relaxation · pension · gardening

professional

consulting

Giving expert advice professionally

part-time · expertise · transition · legacy · speaking · teaching · coaching · project-based · on-call · retainer

financial

pension

Retiree's ongoing benefit

  • savingsAccumulated money kept
  • 401kEmployer-sponsored retirement savings
  • annuityPeriodic fixed payment

investments · dividends · fixed-income · drawdown · superannuation · portfolio · estate · benefits · Medicare · assets

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employment status

semi-retiredon the job

Actively performing duties

in harness · unemployed · jobless · full-time · out of work

career intensity

semi-retiredworkaholic

Compulsive labor addict

hard-charging · ambitious · go-getter · hustling · grinding

career trajectory

semi-retiredambitious

Strongly desiring achievement

climbing the ladder · up-and-coming · rising star · mid-career

Family

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