When I have had conversations with myself or other lawyers about retirement, an image of a swirling vortex comes to mind. It has a hollow centre with lines that move around its midpoint. It is circling rapidly, but sometimes it slows down a bit.
I suppose this image comes to mind because retirement is a complex and dynamic issue for lawyers. Practising law is, of course, much more than just a job. It engages an enormous amount of one’s time, demands the best of ones intellect, involves one with many people, defies who one is and, of course, it earns money. When someone thinks about leaving the practice through retirement (or otherwise), there are many things to consider. Frequently, is not a static or easy decision.