RESEARCH has revealed retirees fall into one of five personality categories which include 'care-a-lot-Carol' and 'foodie Frankie'.
1,000 adults who retired within the last 10 years took part in the research.
30 per cent were more likely to be a 'short break Steve'as they would prefer to spend their free time exploring other cities and countries.
The second most common personality group is 'care-a-lot-Carol' with 28 per cent admitting they're happier looking after their grandchildren, pets or neighbours' plants.
Edinburgh-based company Parsley Box carried out the research as part of their campaign ‘bringing you more time for the things you love’.
A spokesman for the food delivery brand said: “We’re all different and that’s what makes life, and retirement, fun.
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“The research in our eyes puts the conversation beyond doubt that the years following deciding to retire can be some of the most interesting and fulfilling of your life.
“And with so many plans in place, it can often be difficult to fit everything in, with the research highlighting how many opt against much cooking from scratch to their busy lifestyle.”
The results found 25 per cent felt they were a 'green-fingered Gary' because of their enthusiasm for gardening and 23 per cent identifying as a ‘foodie Frankie'.
The least common personality category was 'active Annie' with only 17 per cent identifying as a fitness fanatic.
One retiree who would fall into the ‘active Annie’ category is 74-year-old Rajinder Singh.
Mr Singh was awarded an MBE for raising £15,000 for the NHS during the first Covid lockdown and is now better known as the 'Skipping Singh' as he teaches skipping and hula hoop to school children.
He added: “I love cycling, running, walking, meeting people – that’s my hobby.
“I’m running this October for charity, and I’m doing it because it makes me happy; if you are fit, you can go and help others.”
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