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Don't Retire, Rewire!
Working during retirement is becoming one of the fastest growing career trends. This book is the first to help those contemplating a working retirement how to find activities best suited to their interests.-- This is a research-based book derived from the authors' original interviews, surveys, and focus groups with over 300 retirees and pre-retirees.
-- Planned endorsements from well-known individuals/institutions related to topic.
Working in retirement is quickly becoming one of the fastest growing career trends, considering that a 1998 AARP survey of over 2,000 adults age 33-52 found that 80% say they plan to work at least part-time during retirement. The last thing retirees are looking for is the same thing they've been doing all their lives. They are looking for work situations that are mentally and emotionally rewarding. Don't Retire, REWIRE will help readers to not only define what kind of work is best suited for their passions and interests, but guide them through the process of obtaining such work-whether it's a part time job, volunteer work, or a second career. In addition to the practical how-to content, this book combines the stories and lessons of real-life retirees with original research based on more than 300 original interviews.
-- Planned endorsements from well-known individuals/institutions related to topic.
Working in retirement is quickly becoming one of the fastest growing career trends, considering that a 1998 AARP survey of over 2,000 adults age 33-52 found that 80% say they plan to work at least part-time during retirement. The last thing retirees are looking for is the same thing they've been doing all their lives. They are looking for work situations that are mentally and emotionally rewarding. Don't Retire, REWIRE will help readers to not only define what kind of work is best suited for their passions and interests, but guide them through the process of obtaining such work-whether it's a part time job, volunteer work, or a second career. In addition to the practical how-to content, this book combines the stories and lessons of real-life retirees with original research based on more than 300 original interviews.
256 pages, Paperback
First published November 6, 2007
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April 28, 2021
Another one that I failed to add when I finished it. Already retired, not needing any more work. Good for folks who are stuck in a job/career they dislike and want to find something new.
March 23, 2019
I decided on early retirement after surviving a massive stroke that happened when I was only 56. My stroke has taught me many important lessons about life and aging... Which most of you can learn in this wise book. It will teach you what not to be afraid about getting older, and how to plan so your life after retirement will remain fulfilling and productive. Yes, there's a rainbow after retirement. It's just a matter of mindset and rewiring your brain.
September 12, 2020
Retirement is not an end but a beginning.
September 25, 2019
Doing a lot of reading on the concepts of retiring, encore careers, 3rd act and the like. This fits well with looking at the reinvention of ourselves as we approach the traditional "retirement" years. Like a lot of people my age have plenty of gas in the tank and this book talks about aligning what we do with who we are and what's important to us as that quite possibly has changed since we started our working years. Definitely worth the read if you are contemplating what comes next.
July 6, 2019
Step By Step Plan for Retirement Prep
This book presents solid, actionable advice to people that are unsure how to plan for their retirement, especially for people that are concerned that they might go crazy with all the free time that retirement suddenly provides. The concepts of drivers, and transferable skills was particularly helpful.
This book presents solid, actionable advice to people that are unsure how to plan for their retirement, especially for people that are concerned that they might go crazy with all the free time that retirement suddenly provides. The concepts of drivers, and transferable skills was particularly helpful.
September 26, 2018
One of the best books I've read to help figure out what to do next and why. Anyone looking for a change in direction could benefit, not just those nearing retirement. Treat it like a workbook, spend some time thinking about the questions and you may be surprised what you learn about yourself.
November 23, 2020
Read thoroughly and did most of the exercises. What I like about the book is that it takes into account your values and personality when recommending retirement activities. So if you want to be with people or not, if you want structure or spontaneity and so on. It forced me to brainstorm lists of structured volunteer activities that suited me after researching needs in my area or globally.
It didn’t have much about other aspects of life but probably assumed you would find fun things in between satisfying work or volunteer activities.
It didn’t have much about other aspects of life but probably assumed you would find fun things in between satisfying work or volunteer activities.
July 15, 2021
Great, useful information and activities that actually get to the nitty gritty of you. Who you are. What your strengths, skills, and accomplishments are. What you drivers are.
They've really done their work. I love the examples of folks who have gone through the process that we get to see as we go through the process ourselves.
The only down side I found was there wasn't enough of a cross section in the four examples. Pretty much top level management types. Still, I found it helpful for me, who is not top level management.
Do the assignments. You will learn a lot about yourself.
They've really done their work. I love the examples of folks who have gone through the process that we get to see as we go through the process ourselves.
The only down side I found was there wasn't enough of a cross section in the four examples. Pretty much top level management types. Still, I found it helpful for me, who is not top level management.
Do the assignments. You will learn a lot about yourself.
May 6, 2024
This should be required reading for everyone that is thinking of retiring in the next few years. Some very real truths about how your life changes when you retire. Gets you to start thinking about what you want this part of your life will include and exclude. I read this right after I retired and found it very thought provoking. Helps to point you in the direction of what is right for you in retirement.
July 4, 2020
This book feels like it would be much more useful for someone who finds himself retired without having thought about it before. If nothing else, it reassures me that I was already on the right track to finding fulfillment in my early retirement. I did find some of the exercises to be introspectively enlightening, but there are no revelations here.
December 31, 2022
An interesting way to look at a familiar topic (being unhappy with work and/or worried about what to do in retirement). I’ve read a few of these so it wasn’t life changing (I like my job) but as I said…interesting.
September 10, 2018
One of the best books about retirement and career that I've read. Not just helpful for retirement, but also for a career change.
January 1, 2023
I liked the concept and mindset it presented, but it gets quite repetitive, and the framework shared is way over the top, in my opinion. Too much
February 14, 2013
When we retire say at 62 years old, we have a good 20 years to live if we have good health and medical care. 20 years are long and it should not be wasted without active engagement of mind and body on a daily basis. One should not retire but rewire to re-energise after decades of full-time work.
The book provides step-by-step methodology on how to rewire. I present here some nuggets from this book.
Failing to Plan
A number left their jobs on retirement thinking that it is high time to relax and laze around. When one has no time-fulfilling activities, his cognitive intelligence and social skills will not be challenged. His psychological and emotional needs will not be fulfilled.
Do you consider your vision for retirement? Can you visualise what it will be like to retire? What is your typical week like on retirement? How are your friends and family going to be featured in your retirement?
Do you have a plan for retirement? It is never too early to plan ahead even when you are still working till the retirement date.
Rewire instead of Retire
The authors provide aspects of what rewire entails:
Staying vital
Using your strength and abilities, your gifts
Staying active in work related to your field
Working at something new
Doing what you love
Staying connected to what makes you special
Search within yourself
You will need to understand who you are and what drive you in your career and life in general. These drivers if fulfilled will provide satisfaction and meaning to life. Life will be worth living and to be enjoyed for the remaining years.
The book provides step-by-step methodology on how to rewire. I present here some nuggets from this book.
Failing to Plan
A number left their jobs on retirement thinking that it is high time to relax and laze around. When one has no time-fulfilling activities, his cognitive intelligence and social skills will not be challenged. His psychological and emotional needs will not be fulfilled.
Do you consider your vision for retirement? Can you visualise what it will be like to retire? What is your typical week like on retirement? How are your friends and family going to be featured in your retirement?
Do you have a plan for retirement? It is never too early to plan ahead even when you are still working till the retirement date.
Rewire instead of Retire
The authors provide aspects of what rewire entails:
Staying vital
Using your strength and abilities, your gifts
Staying active in work related to your field
Working at something new
Doing what you love
Staying connected to what makes you special
Search within yourself
You will need to understand who you are and what drive you in your career and life in general. These drivers if fulfilled will provide satisfaction and meaning to life. Life will be worth living and to be enjoyed for the remaining years.
January 5, 2019
I am 54 and look forward to retirement in a few years time. The thought of not having any work to do and too much free time scare me.
But not anymore. This easy to read book provides a road map to guide retirees as well as pre-retirees (people like me) and I find it extremely useful in my planning for the big day.
Analyzing our activities before and after retirement exposes gap that we can fill. Linking our motivation, strengths and skills with the fulfillment of these gaps is a brilliance ideas.
It is so good you can not only apply these ideas to retirement planning but equally succinct in planning for a alternative career path.
The use of real people as example add clarity and reinforcement to the understanding of the basic concept of this book.
But not anymore. This easy to read book provides a road map to guide retirees as well as pre-retirees (people like me) and I find it extremely useful in my planning for the big day.
Analyzing our activities before and after retirement exposes gap that we can fill. Linking our motivation, strengths and skills with the fulfillment of these gaps is a brilliance ideas.
It is so good you can not only apply these ideas to retirement planning but equally succinct in planning for a alternative career path.
The use of real people as example add clarity and reinforcement to the understanding of the basic concept of this book.
January 27, 2019
Great read and informative
This was a good read. It had good energy through the entire book. There is not anything I disliked about the book. I wanted to finish it so I could share with my spouse and then we could discuss. We will both be working on our plans. Great work Jeri and Rick!
This was a good read. It had good energy through the entire book. There is not anything I disliked about the book. I wanted to finish it so I could share with my spouse and then we could discuss. We will both be working on our plans. Great work Jeri and Rick!
March 22, 2008
I know what I want from retirement and I thought this book might add something that I hadn't thought of but I found it missing the mark - for me. I can see how it might be helpful to some people but it wasn't for me. No problem with the book or it's information for some, just not me.
October 13, 2017
I wasn't able to finish this book before I had to return it to the library. To be fair, I was reading 3 books at the same time, and this book took a back seat to the others. I will probably check it out again to finish it.
July 25, 2008
A profoundly useful book, particularly if you do the exercises.
January 5, 2011
some good points to consider, but a little wordy
January 30, 2013
I liked this because it helped give me a framework for thinking about how I want to spend my retirement years -- a rather urgent matter since I'm retiring in three months.
September 16, 2013
I found this book helpful in deciding what I plan to do with the rest of my life now that I have retired from the world of regular paychecks.
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