Retirement does not mean giving up on work and life. Post-retirement can be the most satisfying of a person's working life. The earlier you start considering the options you have for a fulfilling and purposeful life after your traditional work role, the more you will be prepared to make wise and exciting choices.

1. Over 50but not over the hill! Jenni Proctor http://careerclarity.com.au

2. What’s happened? Redundancy Discontent Time for a change So much more to offer It’s my time

3. What can you do about it? Reality check Know what you really want Your network Self-marketing Looking towards retirement

4. Redundancy Emotions Shock and grief? Relief? Anger and indignation? Perceptions No emotional value in redundancy…..it is how YOU react to it that counts.

5. Discontent Niggling feelings Disappointment “Is this all there is?” Resignation – “Putting up with the work, the people, the company.” Incongruence “It’s just not who I am” Diminishing “They treat me like dirt”

6. Time for a change Moving away from something Unhappy Feeling overwhelmed Feeling bullied or otherwise uncomfortable Moving towards something Great idea Money making venture Seeking fulfillment

7. So much more to offer Being overlooked Not in the right job….although might be in the right organisation Not getting a chance to show what you can do = FRUSTRATION

8. It’s my time Congruence – the right fit for you Fulfillment Passion Purpose

9. Reality check Will anyone employ me over 50? What sort of work can I do? Am I employable? What skills do I have that I can transfer to another work environment? The Global Financial Crisis and its impact on employment in Australia.

10. Know what you really want Out of the frying pan into the fire……………..Ouch! New stage of life - What does that mean in terms of the work you are seeking? Clarify what you are seeking Professional help Qualified in Career Development Counselling, coaching, practical help.

11. Self marketing Transferable skills = Self belief What can you really offer them? Be honest with yourself because then you can be honest with them. Strong powerful resume that makes you stand out. What you have achieved Action or achievement oriented Professional looking

12. Your network Age has advantages. You know lots of people.

13. Looking towards retirement At what age do you want to retire? What do you want to have achieved by then? What does retirement mean to you? Baby Boomers have always done things differently! Previous generations – Stop work, Travel, What next? Want retirement to provide fulfillment, satisfaction, the chance to “do your own thing”……but what is that? Plan NOW for a fulfilling retirement. Start working towards it. Make it a seamless transition. Need to have Passion, a Purpose and a Plan.

14. You might be over 50but you are not over the hill! Jenni Proctor http://careerclarity.com.au http://redesignretirement.com.au