Karel Šíp Reflects on “Orphaned” Retirement as Sons Pursue Dreams Abroad

Czech TV Icon Misses Sons Living Overseas

Veteran Czech presenter **Karel Šíp** is finding his “retirement age” bittersweet, missing his sons who have pursued opportunities far from home. While he enjoys sports and good films, the absence of his children weighs heavily on him.

Sons Forge Paths in Miami and London

Karel Šíp junior resides in Miami, USA, where he is active in the real estate sector. His younger son, **Jan**, whom he shares with actress **Iva Hüttnerová**, is studying music in London. Both sons have chosen paths that take them across the Atlantic.

“I live with my wife such an orphaned way of life. Our generation would give everything to the world. So I wish them. But I’m sorry I don’t have them with me.”

—Karel Šíp

In a candid discussion on the Boomer Talk podcast, **Šíp** admitted his feelings of longing. He expressed pride in his sons’ ambitions but confessed his personal regret. “They left me here,” he stated, a sentiment tinged with hope for future reunions.

Family Distance Amidst Personal Pursuits

The distance has created a unique dynamic for the family. While **Šíp** understands the desire for international experience, the practical reality of his sons’ far-flung lives is difficult. Many parents face similar situations as adult children seek independence and new horizons; indeed, a 2022 Pew Research Center study found that about half of U.S. adults aged 18 to 29 lived in their parents’ household at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, but this number has decreased as young adults move out for work or education.

Despite the emotional toll, **Šíp** continues to find enjoyment in his current lifestyle, balancing his hobbies with the quiet life he shares with his wife.