Journalist Lai Van Sam is one of the most veteran and famous presenters in Vietnam. On July 1, 2017, he retired after 30 years of working for VTV, leaving many people regretful. However, for Lai Van Sam, it was a new beginning.
Many people past their retirement age suffer from “retirement crisis”, but that person is certainly not Lai Van Sam. He always knows how to balance his life and find new joys for himself. The first of which is using social networks.
Despite not liking social media, in 2018, he still created a Facebook account with a blue tick for celebrities. On it, he often shares pictures of his daily life, his personal views on social issues and shows his love for football.
In his free time, he invites friends and relatives to go out for coffee and chat.
Lai Van Sam is a passionate fan of the king of sports, of which the most favorite is Liverpool football club. On his personal page, he often shares his personal views before and after each match, predicting the score. His comments on the matches of the Vietnamese team receive much attention from the online community.
Like many other retirees, Lai Van Sam spends more time with family and relatives.
Coming home is also a time to meet friends and reminisce about old memories.
Traveling is also an indispensable choice. Lai Van Sam once made many people jealous when sharing photos of his visit to England.
Of course, he couldn't miss the opportunity to visit the home of his most beloved football club, Liverpool.
At the age of 62, Lai Van Sam still has a youthful spirit.
The biggest difference between Lai Van Sam and other retirees is that he is still very busy with work. He once shared that retirement for him is not about enjoying the countryside, but about becoming a free person, able to do whatever he likes.
Lai Van Sam can be called a "busy" retiree. In the past two years, he has hosted five popular game shows: Little Sun, Gentlemen's War, Happy Memories, Vietnam Super Brain and Whose Chance? In addition, he has participated in several football commentary programs and has been the MC for several entertainment and music programs.
Lai Van Sam often travels between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to record and participate in events. He said that after retiring, his work schedule is still full, even busier than before. |
| The journalist said: "I never thought that retirement was a pastoral pleasure. Even if I did nothing, I would not be suited to growing bonsai or watching goldfish. For me, retirement means being a free person, doing whatever I want. At this time, I am happy because I no longer have the responsibilities I had for the past few decades." |
