{"id":4565,"date":"2015-05-12T19:09:12","date_gmt":"2015-05-12T23:09:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kerryhannon.com\/?p=4565"},"modified":"2015-05-12T19:09:12","modified_gmt":"2015-05-12T23:09:12","slug":"kerrys-expert-advice-on-lifereimagined-be-remembered-for-your-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kerryhannon.com\/?p=4565","title":{"rendered":"Kerry’s Expert Advice On LifeReimagined: Be Remembered For Your Work"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"images\"<\/a>At midlife, a lot of people start to think about what their work really means. Have they accomplished everything they hoped? Will people remember them after they\u2019ve cleaned out their desk? Kerry Hannon<\/strong><\/a>, author of the new book\u00a0Love Your Job<\/strong>:<\/em> The New Rules for Career Happiness<\/strong><\/em>,<\/strong> <\/a>explains how to make the most of your remaining office time to leave a legacy that lasts.<\/p>\n

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Stretch yourself.<\/strong> \u201cAsk to be assigned a signature project you\u2019ve always wanted to launch or volunteer for a new role,\u201d says Hannon. \u201cAt this stage, it\u2019s easy to coast, but this is the time to try something new. Strut your stuff!\u201d After all, your reputation is made, you have nothing to lose\u2014and colleagues will likely remember you for your final big accomplishment.<\/p>\n

Become a brand ambassador for your company.<\/strong> Join a nonprofit board or volunteer your time at an organization that\u2019s important to your industry. \u201cIf you\u2019re near retirement, you\u2019ll be valued on a board for your expertise,\u201d says Hannon. \u201cThis is a way to give back to the company, and it\u2019s also a way to build your resume if you want to serve on boards after retirement.\u201d Another added bonus: Hannon notes that many companies will give you time off from work if you\u2019re serving or volunteering on their behalf.<\/p>\n

Mentor someone.<\/strong> \u201cIt\u2019s so important to leave a legacy by mentoring a younger worker,\u201d Hannon says, either through a formal program overseen by human resources or on a more informal basis. It\u2019s a great way to infuse your job with a sense of purpose. \u201cNot only will you pass on knowledge by teaming up with someone younger, you also might even get re-energized by your career instead of burning out.\u201d<\/p>\n

Prepare for what\u2019s next.<\/strong> \u201cWhile you still have a steady job, now\u2019s the time to test out what you might want to do next,\u201d Hannon says. Dying to open a caf\u00e9? Moonlight at a restaurant one night a week. Want to get into teaching? Volunteer to guest lecture at a local college. And while you still have a steady income, make sure to pay down any lingering debt so you have the freedom to explore.<\/p>\n

By Kara Baskin<\/p>\n

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