Smart Women Don't Retire -They Break Free: From Working Full-Time to Living Full-Time
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For the amazing female pioneers who shattered the glass ceiling, a practical and inspiring guide to reinventing what's next.Boomer women have been trailblazers throughout their professional lives. Now that their careers are losing their edge and children leave the nest, these women are ready to do for retirement what they did for the working world—redefine it. The first book from The Transition Network focuses on the unique needs of women as they explore new possibilities and redesign the old model of retirement, which no longer offers the challenges that these women experienced throughout their careers.This book shows how to create new and exciting work and volunteer opportunities and how to discover new outlets for creativity and passion. Rich in practical advice and stories from women who have successfully navigated this stage, SMART WOMEN DON'T RETIRE — THEY BREAK FREE is a blueprint for women seeking a whole new set of life choices. THE TRANSITION NETWORK is a nation-wide community of women who are creating exhilarating new transition possibilities. Members network through monthly programs; online; and through dynamic peer groups. Members have had successful careers in government, finance, international corporations, and the arts. Antoinette Brinkman - Library Journal Whereas parents before aspired to the ideal of completely escaping the work world for a warmer climate, baby boomers are developing new models for their "golden years." Public relations professional Rentsch is a founding member of the Transition Network, a national organization for women focused on retirement transition issues. Drawing on research and interviews, she explores a range of topics, from preparing for and deciding when to retire to overcoming self-defeating stereotypes about aging women and uplifting ideas about a meaningful retirement. Each chapter presents frank discussions, inventories and checklists, and case studies of real women's lives. Interpersonal topics like coordinating retirement with a spouse and cultivating friendships as one ages are also covered. The book concludes with a rich listing of web-based resources as well as books and articles on retirement issues. Most useful for women who are financially able to choose retirement options, this insightful book reinforces the idea that retirement can be transformative and even "cool." Public libraries catering to active retirees would do well to purchase.
Foreword Lynn Sherr viiIntroduction: Christine Millen and Charlotte Frank, Cofounders of The Transition Network xiThinking About RetirementWhat Is This Thing Called Retirement, and What Does It Have to Do with Me? 3Why Am I Suddenly Thinking About Something New? 21Can I Afford to Make a Change? 39Redefining RetirementWhat Do I Get out of Work? 61Suppose I Don't Want to (or Can't) Stop Working? 75How Can I Scale Back on Work and Find Some Balance? 104Reclaiming RetirementI've Always Wanted to ... 121How Can I Give Back and Enjoy It? 157How Can I Stay Connected with Friends and Make New Ones? 174Why Is My Partner Driving Me Crazy? 195Conclusion: How Do I Get the Most out of This New Stage of Life? 217Acknowledgments 225About TTN 227Start a Peer Group 229Resources$dCompiled by Nancy Bowles 231Bibliography 241Index 251
