text: what is retirement? it is not what it was 50 years ago and some would say that there is no such thing in reality. yet others will say they look forward to those rewarding days of retirement? do work and leisure change necessarily with retirement? does one have more leisure to be reitred?. yes, retirement is great if you know how to enjoy it . having a positive attitude toward things , and just relax . i have a friend that retired from his job , but he couldn't stand being at home just being there . so he got a part-time job . he relaxes by working , he says .others , they travel and visit places with family or love ones .