I’m planning transition to next phase after 42 years at work. I’m spending a lot of mental space envisioning what I can do in my next life phase. And started with writing a list of opportunities to do new things, learn & grow. In my phone — I add to the list almost everyday- it’s getting long & exciting
Agency is my favourite too. It is very neglected muscle for some many people-particularly females who have spent a lifetime of caring and putting themselves last .I am hearing so many women feeling stuck in trying to really choose to do things they want to do and what others want them to do!
I’m at the SBIFF at this very moment, and heard a quote by a filmmaker, “People think that they’re following their beliefs, but they’re actually following their benefits.”
This is such an important concept to consider, in light of your post here.
Excellent article Bec. It is so helpful as I am approaching retirement soon. Agency I think is a deal breaker. I know this year is about trying new things and setting personal goals. Thanks, Bec for your research and commitment to the retired/retiring community. Loved your book and course. They have been so helpful. Also, I listen to your podcasts. Keep up the great work.
Really thoughtful and practical tips to planning and living in retirement.
I also wanted to comment on the podcast with Xavier and his calculations for amounts needed for different levels retirement spending. I know there’s a lot of variable inputs but I did notice that his calculations vary a fair bit from the calculators on the Moneysmart website and I wondered why the difference? Did anyone else pick that up?
Interesting - for me adaption was crucial when my employer and COVID 19 upended my working life back in 2020, with no access to job keeper in my industry, my role was made redundant. I was eventually rehired as a casual in late 2020. I think back to what my life was like before I was forced into semi-retirement and it bears little resemblance to how I live and work now. I had no agency in 2020, but I made the best of it. Eventually told my old employer to get lost, found a new job -part time where I work remotely, with less seniority but a lot more freedom. That freedom gave me the opportunity to build a lifestyle aligned with how I want to retire when I pull the pin in late 2025. Though perhaps being in a good financial position was the agency I needed to adapt?
Loved this article
I’m planning transition to next phase after 42 years at work. I’m spending a lot of mental space envisioning what I can do in my next life phase. And started with writing a list of opportunities to do new things, learn & grow. In my phone — I add to the list almost everyday- it’s getting long & exciting
Thanks Bec for the ideas & resources you provide
Agency is my favourite too. It is very neglected muscle for some many people-particularly females who have spent a lifetime of caring and putting themselves last .I am hearing so many women feeling stuck in trying to really choose to do things they want to do and what others want them to do!
I’m at the SBIFF at this very moment, and heard a quote by a filmmaker, “People think that they’re following their beliefs, but they’re actually following their benefits.”
This is such an important concept to consider, in light of your post here.
Excellent article Bec. It is so helpful as I am approaching retirement soon. Agency I think is a deal breaker. I know this year is about trying new things and setting personal goals. Thanks, Bec for your research and commitment to the retired/retiring community. Loved your book and course. They have been so helpful. Also, I listen to your podcasts. Keep up the great work.
Really thoughtful and practical tips to planning and living in retirement.
I also wanted to comment on the podcast with Xavier and his calculations for amounts needed for different levels retirement spending. I know there’s a lot of variable inputs but I did notice that his calculations vary a fair bit from the calculators on the Moneysmart website and I wondered why the difference? Did anyone else pick that up?
Interesting - for me adaption was crucial when my employer and COVID 19 upended my working life back in 2020, with no access to job keeper in my industry, my role was made redundant. I was eventually rehired as a casual in late 2020. I think back to what my life was like before I was forced into semi-retirement and it bears little resemblance to how I live and work now. I had no agency in 2020, but I made the best of it. Eventually told my old employer to get lost, found a new job -part time where I work remotely, with less seniority but a lot more freedom. That freedom gave me the opportunity to build a lifestyle aligned with how I want to retire when I pull the pin in late 2025. Though perhaps being in a good financial position was the agency I needed to adapt?