My husband is in "forced" retirement due to the construction industry. He used to build high-end homes, but we figure those days are gone for quite some time, and even when the economy turns, I believe people are going to have a whole new outlook on just how much house they really need (finally).
I'm afraid I'll never retire. I've been a stay at home mom since my first of three daughters was born 28 years ago. Since she is my special child, I'm still a stay at home mom!