Second Acts: Advice And Examples For Crafting An Encore Career
September 11, 2019
Perhaps you’re still in the job you’ve held for decades and fantasizing about what else you could be doing at this point in your life. Or, maybe you’ve already “retired” but are ready for a new career. Wherever you are or whatever you’re thinking, you’re not alone if you’re contemplating…
In Working Order: Navigating The Workplace As An Older Worker
June 26, 2019
You may not realize it, but if you’re of “traditional retirement age,” yet find yourself getting up each morning to head to the office, you’re part of a growing trend: older people who remain in the workplace well beyond the age that is typical for retirement. And whether it’s money,…
A Piece Of The Action: Part-Time Work For Your Later Years
March 6, 2019
It may seem counter-intuitive, but for many, the search for work, especially part-time, often begins at the moment of retirement from full-time employment. In fact, those over 65 are much more likely to work part-time than younger colleagues, either because of a desire for a more relaxed pace or because…
Start-Up: You’re Never Too Old To Try Out A New Idea
January 2, 2019
New year, new business? Whether you’re retired or thinking of leaving your current job, or in need of a new line of work, one thing in today’s economy is clear: You’re never too old to start a new business or try your hand at something new. As a seasoned person…
Working Late: Challenges Faced By Older Workers
September 19, 2018
For many of us entering our 60s and beyond, the concept of retirement holds no appeal. For us, work may be fulfilling, fun or even financially necessary and we can’t fathom what we’d do if we were sitting at home. Or, if we’ve recently left a long-time position we may…
Work It Out: Turns Out Older Workers May Suddenly Be More Attractive
May 23, 2018
There’s no doubt that, as both individuals and a society more broadly, we’re all struggling with the balance between aging, work and retirement. For some, money complicates the picture. For others, loss of the social connections from work leaves them re-thinking retirement. In fact, there is now a trend called “unretirement,”…