My partner, who is a brilliant and successful academic, has developed a chronic illness that severely impacts their ability to work, and their mental health is deteriorating. Do I encourage them to retire early, risking their identity and financial anxieties, or push them to continue, potentially worsening their health?
Pompeu Castro
Encourage early retirement.1 vote (8%)
Encourage continuing work.2 votes (15%)
Seek professional guidance.7 votes (54%)
Prioritize partner's decision.3 votes (23%)
13 votes total • Created 1/5/2026
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