Several months ago I heard about a workshop for Boomers who wanted to begin a new career. I asked my mom if she wanted to come along, even though she is just a little older than us Boomers. So, with tickets in hand, we found Lasell College in Newton, MA. There we spent an entire Saturday in a very eye-opening session talking about encore careers. There were over 225 people, all … [Read more...] about Discovering What’s Next: Encore Careers
Boomers in Action
Who Retires to Fairbanks, Alaska?
“Subarctic” is how they describe the weather in Fairbanks, Alaska. Average winter lows range from -15°F to -25 F. At the winter solstice, there are 3 hours and 43 minutes of direct sunlight. Thankfully, at the summer solstice, there are 21 hours and 49 minutes of direct sun. The second largest city in Alaska, Fairbanks is up north – way up north. It’s located in the “interior” … [Read more...] about Who Retires to Fairbanks, Alaska?
When Retiring Early is Not an Option (part 2)
What happened to my Kodachrome? Continuing from Part 1 of when retiring early is not an option. Webb’s personal experience of managing both a career and a small business is one thing. But doing so when the industry was changing so dramatically is nothing short of impressive. Thankfully, he was quick to identify the changing trends. And, he used that insight to … [Read more...] about When Retiring Early is Not an Option (part 2)
When Retiring Early is Not an Option
What happened to my Kodachrome? (part 1) Remember singing along to Paul Simon’s popular song, Kodachrome®? Referring to Kodak’s 35mm film, the song hit #2 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart in 1973. 35-millimeter Kodak and Nikon cameras were all the rage with the Boomers and the hottest musicians were writing about the allure of the photograph. This was about the same time Webb … [Read more...] about When Retiring Early is Not an Option
Working into Your 80’s – Really?
A recent headline in the USA Today caught my attention: They Won’t Quit (January 24, 2012). This cover article portrayed several “seniors” who continue to work and thrive despite their advanced years. The were working in their 80s! There seems to be an expectation that more and more Baby Boomers will follow suit and continue to work well beyond the traditional retirement age. … [Read more...] about Working into Your 80’s – Really?
