Last winter, at the height of his boredom, Joel considered applying to be our housing community's clubhouse manager - a thankless volunteer gig advertised in our local newsletter. In Joel's case, taking long daily walks was a priority, an indulgence he rarely had time for before retirement, when he was a traveling consultant.ĭo you want to work or volunteer in semi-retirement? And if so, in what capacity? The options for part-time retirement work have never been more varied.īut don't jump at the first "opportunity" offered, just to fill up the calendar. But beyond the obvious, think about the day-to-day priorities, wellness goals and legacy activities you wish to pursue. What have you been waiting to do? Many people have a bucket list of things they hope to do in retirement, like travel, play golf, spend more time with their adult kids (and maybe grandkids) and relocate. When do you feel most useful and valued? Think about the times you've felt most appreciated at work and in your personal life: Who were you serving? How specifically did you add value? Time spent on this question can lead you to interesting volunteer or part-time work possibilities. For Joel, who was a biology major in college, the opportunity to study the natural sciences again was at the top of his list. Once you identify your interest areas, you'll find endless books, webinars, lectures, podcasts and classes to fill your days. What do you want to learn about? You now have an opportunity to learn about new topics you didn't have time for while working full-time.
What Joel found most useful was to reflect on, and discuss, questions that helped him clarify his driving motivators and interests. Invest in self-reflection. Once you gain clarity about what's most important in your life, your decisions about how to spend your time get easier. Here are five key steps that Joel took to get unstuck, along with a few suggested resources: 5 Key Steps to a Successful Retirement Transitionġ. It's almost always an unpredictable journey.įortunately, even if you don't know exactly where you're headed, there are things you can do to build forward momentum.
Maybe you have a conversation with a friend that results in an introduction to a new course that prompts you to get involved in an exciting volunteer opportunity or part-time gig. A satisfying retirement is crafted with small steps and a sprinkling of serendipity that leads you in a new direction.
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