Contents
Myth: It’s Too Late to Make Big Changes
Myth: Retirement Is a Cliff We Must Jump Off at a Certain Age
Myth: Boomers Can Afford to Retire
Myth: Capabilities That Decline with Age Impede Work Performance
Myth: Boomers Continue to Work Primarily for the Money
Myth: Boomers Have Difficulty Learning and Changing
Myth: Jobs Are Not Available for Boomers
Myth: Boomers Must Compete with Younger Generations in the Workplace
Chapter 1: Boomers, Do Your Thing Again!
Myth: It’s Too Late to Make Big Changes
Ask Yourself the Right Questions
Reflect on Lessons Learned from Experience
Determine How Much Change You Want
Factors to Consider in Making Choices
Access to Desired Opportunities
Your Independence and Flexibility
Chapter 2: Consider Flexible Work and Retirement
Myth: Retirement Is a Cliff We Must Jump Off at a Certain Age
Is Retirement Attractive to You?
Pursuing Flexible Work Arrangements
Will You Make a Change in the Way You Work?
Will You Switch to Another Employer?
Chapter 3: Live Well and Pay the Bills
Myth: Boomers Can Afford to Retire
Determining Your Living Expenses
Chapter 4: Stay Healthy and Active
Myth: Capabilities That Decline with Age Impede Work Performance
Capacity to Learn and Solve Problems
Dealing with Age Stereotypes and Bias
Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices
Chapter 5: Choose Meaningful Activities
Myth: Boomers Continue to Work Primarily for the Money
Considering Meaningful Activities
Community or Charitable Activities
The Best of All Worlds: A Portfolio Life
Choosing Meaningful Activities
Chapter 6: Pursue Personal Growth and Learning
Myth: Boomers Have Difficulty Learning and Changing
University-Linked Retirement Communities
Taking Charge of Your Growth and Learning
Chart Your Path for Learning and Growth
Shape Your Learning Environment
Chapter 7: Take Advantage of Opportunities
Myth: Jobs Are Not Available for Boomers
The Enormity of the Boomer Generation
Boomers Will Stay in the Workforce
A Permanent Change in the Workforce Age Mix
Managerial, Professional, and Technical Talent
Effects of an Open-Labor Market
Filling Some Needs Through Immigration
Taking Economic Growth into Account
Eliminating Obstacles for Boomers at Work
Chapter 8: Engage Younger Generations
Myth: Boomers Must Compete with Younger Generations in the Workplace
Leveraging Generational Differences
Generations Are Defined by Shared Experiences
Early Influences Define Generations
Encourage and Support Continual Learning
Provide Open Communications to Set a Climate for Collaboration
Build Personal Relationships, One-on-One
Adapt Your Own Behaviors to Build Mutual Understanding and Collaboration