I 'soft retired' at 64. I work 3 days a week and take extended vacations.

George Crabtree was lured back to his old job and took the "soft retirement" option. Courtesy of George Crabtree George Crabtree retired from his job as a commercial printer after 40 years in the trade. He looked forward to enjoying his free time, such as volunteering at a botanical garden. Then he got a call from his ex-manager. Crabtree agreed to a "soft retirement" under his own terms. This story is based on an interview with George Crabtree, 65, a retiree who also works for a commercial…