As the army of baby boomers marches toward retirement, we ford new territory. Never before have the prospects of living a long and healthy life been so positive. At the same time, the trend is towards taking retirement, or retrenchment, at an earlier age without seeking further full-time employment. Where does that leave us? With a lot of time on our hands. Sound scary? Well, it shouldn't, according to Kaye Healey.
Retirement can be the most fulfilling time of our lives if we consider it so. With some preparation and forethought, the years of working and living in retirement can be the most satisfying of all. Many will take the opportunity to relocate, travel, catch up with family and friends, learn new skills - in short, to do those things they've been putting off for years.
Kaye's book looks at:
- The New Age of Retirement - how things have changed for retirees.
- Working in retirement - you don't need to become a couch potato. Older workers are regaining respect from employers.
- How globalisation is changing the workplace.
- Building a portfolio of work and life skills.
- Learning in retirement - this time holds great promise for personal growth.
Think of retirement not as an end, but as an opportunity to redefine yourself.
