Dave Fanning opened up about his thoughts on turning 70 and if he will ever retire.
The radio presenter has enjoyed a long and successful career on Irish radio, and explained that when you have your dream job, you don’t want to stop.
He looked ahead to hitting seven decades, which he will celebrate in February 2026.
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Dave shared that he doesn’t think about retiring and instead focuses on his future jobs.
He told RSVP Magazine: “I didn’t think about it. I only think about getting the next contract because that’s what I do. I got on with it. I don’t think about it in terms of age, maybe employers do so I should, but I don’t.
“When I got my job, my dream came true and it’s still happening. I don’t want to stop it now because I absolutely love it.”
He added: “The job does change. It isn’t the same as it used to be. I have to go with what the bosses want. I’m not completely self-employed.
“I’m on a contract so you have to go with the rules. There’s not much I can do if they have a different opinion than I do. I’m hoping that I can always break through and stay there.”
He looked back over the years and found that the older he got, the less he cared about ageing.
“Every year is a bit of a killer for a lot of people. I remember when I was 28 and I realised I wasn’t a teenager anymore,” Dave said.
“I found that a bit scary, having only two years until I was 30. I eventually didn’t give a damn because it doesn’t make a difference. I’m not giving it much thought now, but maybe I should.
“Other people probably are, like those that employ me and that’s something I’ll have to face. I don’t feel any different. There are people who look forward to retirement and want to do things they forgot to do.
“I’ve spent plenty of time with my children and plenty of time working. I’d do it again. I have absolutely no plans whatsoever for turning 70. I don’t think about it that much honestly.”
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