While you are enjoying your career do not forget about your retirement Janye. Planning for your retirement is also important when evaluating your job offer. A good company will at least offer you a 401(K), but make sure it is a good one. Talk to your tax prepare and/or bank or your investor to make sure it is the right one for you. Beyond that check to see if they have stock options within the company. This is a great way to begin to develop capital that will work for you. Check to see if there is ever an issue with downsizing or any other major issue if you will be offered a severance package. Always plan for the best but expect the worse. The sooner you begin planning for your retirement the sooner it can happen. Once you are financially stable you can retire then when you are bored you can return to the labor force on your own terms.