Time To Rethink Retirement
I decided in my later years it was not going to be turn out the lights and devote myself to playing 24/7. I’ve come to see this evolving stage of life like a portfolio, and I now have the freedom and self-awareness to change and reprioritize my mix of activities. I view it as having a better balance between quality time with my family, work, play, continued learning and volunteering.
Are You Jazzed About Work?
I was honored to be interviewed for this terrific NPR station podcast Jazzed About Work. It’s produced by WOUB Public Media.Jazzed About Work features lively, informal conversations about everything it takes to create a resilient and rewarding career. In each segment, host Beverly Jones interviews professionals who can share their expertise related to the workplace. Jones […]
5 Key Moves to Manage Your Online Reputation
With the rise of social media, employers can gain a lot of information about you from your online presence alone. This article was adapted from Great Jobs for Everyone 50+: Finding Work That Keeps You Happy and Healthy … and Pays the Bills by Kerry Hannon (John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2018), available at aarp.org/greatjobs and bookstores. Job hunting […]
Work at Home With Your Spouse or Partner?
Baby boomers moving into semi-retirement or new careers often find themselves working at least some of the time from home — and maybe sharing the space with their spouse or significant other. That might entail more togetherness than a couple originally bargained for. Some delicate maneuvering and careful planning, however, can maintain peace, productivity and […]
Tips To Plan For A Second-Act With Purpose
You don’t have to spend $60,000 and a year at Harvard or Stanford to find a new vocation with meaning. Here are some steps to take–preferably before you retire from your old job. Here are my seven tips to DIY second-act planning: – Run the numbers. Can you afford to move to a lower-paying sector […]
“What To Do When all You Want to do is Quit?” with AARP jobs expert Kerry Hannon
Our friend and nationally recognized authority, Kerry Hannon, on career transitions and retirement and a frequent TV and radio personality who talks about many topics that concern all of us, the ‘MiddleLiving’ and ‘SuperiorSenior’ demographic offers her expert advice. This episode is titled “What to do when all you want to do is quit?” A […]
Retiree Giving is a Force of Philanthropy
When Carol Nash retired four years ago from Dimensions Healthcare System in Maryland after a long career in nursing, she had no inkling that she would soon be working harder than she ever did before. But Ms. Nash, 70, is fine with that. “I burn with a passion for what I am doing,” she said. […]
What to Do When All You Want to Do Is Quit
Dream of quitting your job? You’re not alone. A recent report by the Conference Board, a research group, found that less than 50% of workers are satisfied with their jobs. Trouble is, changing jobs can be a major challenge, particularly for people over age 50—employers tend to prefer younger workers despite age-discrimination laws. And there’s […]
Looking for a Job? Previous Employers Could be The Answer
Who says you can’t go home again? I’m talking about returning to work for a former employer. Since it’s Labor Day, I thought there’s no time like the present to remind jobseekers of yet another avenue that’s often overlooked when it comes to landing a new job. If you’re like most people, when you part […]
Kerry’s Expert Views: Why Employers Should Hire More Workers Over Age 50
What do you do if you’re a 52-year-old woman looking for a job in an industry dominated by men? If you’re Patricia Hochkins, you shorten your name to Pat, remove the dates from your résumé and then wow the hiring manager in the interview. Oh, and you get the job, too. “It’s all about experience,” […]
