The 'busy' retirement life of journalist Lai Van Sam

Vinh Hoang• November 21, 2019 07:12

Unlike most people, journalist Lai Van Sam's life after retirement is colorful and just as busy as when he was still working.

Journalist Lai Van Sam is one of Vietnam's leading and most renowned veteran television presenters. On July 1, 2017, he retired after 30 years with VTV, a decision that saddened many. However, for Lai Van Sam, it was a new beginning.

Many people experience a "retirement crisis" after reaching retirement age, but Lai Van Sam is certainly not one of them. He always knows how to balance his life and find new sources of joy. The first of these is using social media.

Despite not liking social media, in 2018 he still created a verified Facebook account for celebrities. On it, he often shares pictures of his daily life, his personal opinions on social issues, and expresses his love for football.

In his free time, he would meet up with friends and relatives for coffee and conversation.

Lai Van Sam is a passionate fan of football, especially Liverpool FC. On his personal page, he often shares his personal opinions before and after each match, and predicts the score. His comments on the Vietnamese national team's matches receive a lot of attention from the online community.

Like many other retirees, Lai Van Sam spends more time with his family and loved ones.

Coming home is also a time to meet friends and reminisce about old times and memories from the past.

Traveling is also an indispensable option. Lai Van Sam once made many people envious when he shared photos of his trip to England.

Of course, he couldn't miss the opportunity to visit the home of his favorite football club, Liverpool.

At 62 years old, Lai Van Sam still possesses a youthful spirit.

The biggest difference between Lai Van Sam and other retirees is that he remains very busy with work. He once shared that retirement for him wasn't about enjoying a peaceful life in the countryside, but about becoming a free person, able to do whatever he liked.

One could call Lai Van Sam a "busy" retiree. Over the past two years, he has hosted five popular game shows: Little Sunshine, Gentlemen's Battle, Happy Memories, Vietnam's Super Intelligence, and Opportunity for All. In addition, he has participated in several football commentary programs and hosted a number of entertainment and music shows.

Lai Van Sam frequently travels between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City for filming and events. He says that even after retiring, his work schedule remains packed, and is even busier than before.

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The journalist said: "I never thought retirement meant idyllic gardening. Even if I did nothing, I wouldn't be suited to gardening or watching goldfish. For me, retirement means being a free person, doing whatever I want. Right now, I'm happy because I no longer have the responsibilities I've had for the past few decades."

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