Steve Roesler isn’t
going to retire.
I don’t
plan to either.
My dad
is 82. He retired at 59. He worked for decades commuting from Long
Island to New York City. It was grueling. It made him a different person.
When
the weight of his long hours and long commute were lifted from his shoulders, I
met my father for the first time.
But
times have changed.
Every
passing day results in more people
doing what they love to do. Our work
is part of our personality, part of who we are, and to give it up is not an
option.
It isn’t
about the money.
We’re
finally getting to be ourselves, working how we want to work, and loving what we
do.
Why would
anyone want to stop!?
George – What a great article!!! I found the responses he got from his colleagues a little sad though.
For me, it’s not about building a legacy, it’s about contributing, staying in touch, and building great relationships!
You might be interested in this post (http://secretsofconsulting.blogspot.com/2007/04/why-would-old-consultant-retire.html) by Jerry Weinberg.
Right you are 😉
Amen to that.
Karin H
I loved Steve’s comment on the last post and it got me thinking.
Why, when retirement was the prize at the end of the game for decades, am I running in to an increasing number of people that don’t have the word in their vocabulary?
I think it’s because more of us are doing what we love to do and doing it more flexibly (working from home, blending it in to our life style as part of the routine, etc.).
The world of collaboration, flat organizational structures, and innovation is producing a certain amount of freedom WHILE we’re working. We don’t have to wait for retirement to take control of our schedule!
There, I’m done 🙂
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Hi Ann
I already thought you would ‘expend’ on this 😉
When I read Steve’s comment I had to smile a little. A smile of recognition. I (45) feel the same – I cannot see myself retiring – ever, but I do see myself finding new projects, tasks, jobs etc to keep my mind active (my main motivator my brain ;-))
I also recognised the words, thoughts of my mentor in Steve’s comment. He’s like Steve – and like me a bit – too active, too ‘intelligent’, too knowledgeable to ever stop doing what he – and Steve and me a bit – does best.
And to me that feels like a good future 😉
Karin H. (Keep It Simple Sweetheart, specially in business)