The idea of early retirement is so appealing to many people and it's easy to see why. Your typical retiree enjoys long afternoons sipping tea with friends, taking exotic vacations and checking off all the items on his bucket list. What sounds better than that? Well, there is a catch. One big problem with retiring early is that you could regret your decision when reality sets in.

But early retirement can be seen as the opportunity for the next stage in life. Early retirement does not mean the end of working but a shift in career. Here are eight reasons why many people will retire early to change careers.