Lost in transition? thoughts on retirement-'will you still need me, will you still feed me, when I'm sixty-four?'

摘要

Paul McCartney was 16 when he first penned the song, "When I'm Sixty-Four." Did he realize back then that he would still be working well into his 70s? Has he had thoughts on transition-ing into retirement? Like the music industry, the practice of oncology demands a lot of time in close contact with anxiety, distress, and premature death. Despite these stresses, most oncologists manage to achieve a balanced life by maintaining an interest in research, teaching, and the well-being of patients. Nevertheless, we should all plan for a future beyond full-time oncology. Although we may have informal "corridor discussions" about retirement, usually with older colleagues, there is little practical guidance for a successful transition into retirement.