Latent Functions of Work

By Adrian Furnham

Professor of Psychology

Read? Keynes on the Rational Savers

After saving so much money and  having so much money and can't even finish spending it, why do some people still want to work?

Work is a source of activity


It keeps people occupied, interested and active

Work structures time

It gives daily life reference points; regularities

Work gives an opportunity for social interaction

It gives one a friendship and social support network

Work provides a source of identity

It gives people a sense of your status in society and values

Work provides a source of creativity and mastery

It provides the feeling that one has achieved something worthwhile and useful

Work gives a sense of purpose

It makes people feel needed and stops alienation

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Now you may understand why you may need to work. Ha Ha!
 
After retiring, it doesn't mean stop working. One still need to find some works to do but only this time pay is not primary concern.