RESTLESS RETIREES

Retirement fits some people perfectly. They like the unlimited time, the luxury of having time to do things. If this sounds like you, read no further! Contentment is a jewel that shouldn’t be tampered with.

But if this quote from one of our clients seems familiar, now may be a good time to take your career out of the past and build on it for the future.

Charles, a retired purchasing manager, is in his late sixties. His problem has a happy ending.

"I think what I missed was being part of something that had a purpose beyond my life. Even if I was doing things I wanted to do, the days were too much the same---same people, same places, same conversations. I wasn’t so much dissatisfied as I was bored. I missed a structure to the days. I needed to break out of the retired rut……….That was a year ago, and the last twelve months have been some of the best of my life. I wish I’d done it sooner."

Our Comments:

This was a real success story, and such experiences are becoming more common. Thanks to the baby boomers we are changing the way we think about the last years of life. The huge generation of boomers will soon enter their 60s, and their preoccupation with youth rejects the idea of having a career that is in the past. They say they want to experience the changes in modern organizations, and want an alternative to the retirement lifestyle of their parents.

A Suggestion for You:

If Charles’ concerns seem to fit you and you are energetic and flexible, think about the following questions. Write down your answers. Be specific, use examples.

   What are my strengths? My weaknesses?

   What do I really want to do with the rest of my life?

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