This episode explores the multifaceted role of work in retirement, emphasizing intentionality and fulfillment beyond just staying busy. We discuss how to assess your personal motivations and match them to the types of work that bring purpose and joy.Key Topics:

• The concept of the happiness portfolio and its key components
• Eight areas beyond finances that influence a fulfilling retirement life
• Four types of working retirees based on motivations and satisfaction
• Challenges in returning to work, like clarity of purpose and effective contribution
• Practical tips for retooling skills and exploring encore career options
• The importance of aligning work with personal values and lifestyle goals
• Strategies for transitioning from traditional employment to part-time or volunteer roles
• The significance of maintaining current knowledge and re-engaging with new skills
• How expectations and industry-specific factors impact work beyond retirement
• Encouragement to approach career exploration with curiosity and self-compassion

• Encore.org - Connect with encore career opportunities
• Idealist.org - Volunteer and job options for retirees
• The Muse - Career quizzes and ideas for encore careers
• BrainSpan.org - Learning new skills for mature learners
• RetireandBeHappy.com/action-plan - Free downloadable form for action steps

Connect with the speakers:

• Findingourwaypodcast1@gmail.com

Remember: The journey to fulfilling work in retirement is a process rooted in curiosity and self-awareness. Take small steps, enjoy exploring new possibilities, and prioritize what aligns with your happiness.

• Your Happiness Portfolio for Retirement – Marianne Osher