| As part of the Baby Boomer generation you are | | | | something else, something that brings them what |
| expected to be different from past generations. It's | | | | they were not able to find on the golf course or the |
| assumed you won't follow the same path as those | | | | local fishing hole, no matter how many fish you catch. |
| retirees before you. For one thing, you may retire | | | | Your experience and maturity are significant |
| more than once! Can you imagine? Let's say you | | | | strengths. Don't ignore your assets! How can you put |
| work in your career and retire at 57.5 years old, the | | | | these to use? How can you promote what you have |
| average retirement age in the United States. | | | | to offer? Big companies and small are in for a rude |
| You hang out for a few months or maybe an entire | | | | awakening when all of you leave your careers in |
| year and then surprise! You're bored, you have no | | | | droves! What can you work out with your current |
| real responsibilities and you want some, you've played | | | | employer? Don't be shy, give it a shot. What do you |
| every golf course in town and you simply need | | | | have to loose? |
| something new. You need a challenge. You want to | | | | You might enjoy working part time, either short days |
| feel like your accomplishing something, like you're | | | | five days a week, or only 2-3 full days. How about |
| valued, like your making a difference. Yup. The | | | | working full time for several months a year? You |
| honeymoon is over. Do you have any ideas of what | | | | could work at home or enjoy the social aspects of |
| kind of work you might want to do? This doesn't | | | | an office or shop. The options are endless, if you |
| have to be another career, simply a job. Maybe | | | | really think about it. Put out your ideas to the powers |
| something you can sink your teeth into. Make it | | | | that be! Don't wait for them to come to you. Put |
| exciting!! | | | | yourself in charge of your retirement career! |
| As you've gone through your life, have there been | | | | This may require you to step down from the career |
| jobs you've thought might be fun and interesting? | | | | ladder. So what? Are you really looking for prestige |
| What types of hobbies do you have? Could any of | | | | or power at this point in your life? If you are fine, |
| those evolve into a job? How many hours do you | | | | but for many being productive, being social and doing |
| want to work? Do you need benefits? Do you need | | | | something interesting may be just perfect for you. |
| to go back to school? You will certainly not be alone | | | | Did you know you could work at least 20 hours at |
| should you decide to work in your "retirement" years. | | | | Starbucks and not only have fun but get full health |
| According to the Gallup Organization 85% of | | | | benefits also? Explore! Keep an open mind and you |
| boomers plan to continue working after retirement. | | | | never know how expansive and enlightening your |
| Even if this is part time employment, it's a staggering | | | | bonus years can be. |
| statistic. | | | | So, start making a list of jobs that would be fun and |
| Another interesting point is that relatively small | | | | interesting. Now, get on the phone or change your |
| numbers of these people are returning to work | | | | shirt and start your engines! Get yourself out there! |
| because they need the money. They are looking for | | | | |