You’ve probably heard the line: “Nobody wants to work anymore.” Usually tossed out at younger workers and usually with a sigh.
But here’s the twist. Georgia is one of the easiest states in America to retire in, which means a whole lot of older workers here are lining up to stop working as soon as humanly possible.
According to a new study from retirement expert John Stevenson:
- Retirement savings needed: $813,559
- Average annual wage: $64,210
- Average annual expenses: $34,180
That combo means the average Georgian can retire in just 27 working years. Compare that to most states, where retirement looks more like a 40-year marathon, and suddenly the “don’t want to work” crowd starts sounding less like a complaint and more like a life goal.
Zoom out to the national picture:
- 63% of Americans say the cost of living makes it nearly impossible to save.
- 14% dipped into retirement accounts just to pay everyday bills this year.
- 1 in 5 workers at the tail end of their careers haven’t saved a dime for retirement.
So yes—nobody wants to work anymore. And if Georgia is any indication, that’s not a problem. That’s the dream.
Read the full study here.
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