Aposentadoria
In short
Aposentadoria is the state of being retired from work or professional activity, often involving receiving a pension or social security benefits. Recent news includes footballer Leandro Pereira announcing his retirement and presenter Celso Freitas retiring after 53 years in television.
In plain words
It is when you stop working, usually because of age or long service. In Brazil, people often look to the INSS for monthly payments to live on after they stop their jobs.
A simple example
A professional athlete like Leandro Pereira stops playing football to enjoy life after many years of competition.
Why it matters
It affects how people fund their lives and how governments manage social security systems. It also triggers changes in legal rights, such as elderly discounts for cinema or theatre tickets.
Easy to mix up
Do not confuse retirement with social benefits for the elderly; you can qualify for age-based discounts even before you officially retire.
Sources
- Depois de completar 60 anos, costureira compra ingresso inteiro para um espetáculo e descobre que não precisava esperar a aposentadoria para ter direito à meia-entrada
- Leandro Pereira, campeão pelo Palmeiras, anuncia aposentadoria do futebol
- Celso Freitas fala sobre aposentadoria após 53 anos e homenagem no SBT: 'Coroação'
- INSS: quem tem direito ao acréscimo de 25% na aposentadoria?