Don't Retire, REWIRE!
by Jeri Sedlar, Rick Miners
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Author: Jeri Sedlar, Rick MinersEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2002-08-02
ISBN: 0028642287
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: Alpha
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Book Review: Dreams come easy. -- but can you follow through?
Summary: 3 Stars
One of my career change clients recommended this book. She had a lot of ideas but no idea where to start moving. And now I can see why!
This book offers lots of ways to figure out what you want in an ideal world. The authors have come up with some novel approaches to self-discovery, such as identifying your drivers.
But implementing dreams is a whole other kettle of fish! The authors ignore the realities of job hunting after 50. The section on age barriers takes about 1 page (p 230) at the very end of the book. Whether you're working for a company or on your own, stereotypes and age barriers exist and they're not always easy to overcome.
The authors' "real people" are comfortably situated, when in fact many retirees face financial constraints. Many of my clients have been laid off in their 50's. Some have invaded their retirement accounts (before they called me) just to survive.
Even if you have money, you need to be realistic. Volunteer work takes a different kind of energy than working for salary or fees. Some people thrive on volunteerism; others go nuts. Living in a small town with many retirees, I've met many who left the workforce too soon. They're bored -- and often are taking medication for depression.
On page 181 the authors describe "real person" Jane, who wants to be a mediator. Mediation, say the authors, is "portable and flexible." They may be right -- but we need more information. Mediators often need to market themselves by networking with lawyers. New mediators find they're up against recovering lawyers seeking new careers as mediators -- who are much better connected than they are. Of course, some people find lucrative careers as mediators -- but my advice to Jane would be, "Find out if there's a market before paying for training!"
Another "real person" retired to write a novel - and got published! A very inspiring story -- but I've worked with clients who lacked the skill to write at the professional level. Others lack the discipline to keep going.
In my experience (as well as research), career change means testing, trying, and being open to possibilities -- not creating a long "possibility list" at the beginning. Dreaming is fun but ultimately doesn't get you very far.
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