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Encore Careers. Part 4 – Examples
Now let’s move on to specific examples of people who have transitioned into encore careers—and be sure to check out my 3 previous posts for more details on how to create a successful Encore career. Outside Sales Rep to Bus Driver: One gentleman worked as an outside sales rep for years, and now he drives of students between the local university, and their housing complex. He loves it because it’s just a few hours in the afternoon. He earns a little bit of money. He gets a chance to socialize, and he gets his summer and breaks off. That’s one example. Teacher to Museum...
read moreMature workers and aging. What not to do in employment.
Twice in the last few weeks the world has reminded me of my chronological progression. At a local store, a clerk asked if I qualified for the senior discount, and flying home from Minneapolis, the TSA agent told me to keep my shoes on as a courtesy to their more mature flyers. And yes, as of yesterday, I do qualify for benefits for anyone 55 or over. Aging is concern for more mature workers, and now that I’ve officially joined that category, I’m asking myself, as objectively as possible, are these worries valid? I do find myself a bit slower when it comes to decision making lately. I’m not...
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