ThirdQuarter.ca connects experienced workers 45+ years old with Canadian employers who value that experience. Thanks to Government sponsorship, it is a free service available across Canada. Sue Barkman and Trish Pauls describe what they do:
Their website provides more information, helpful resources, their quiz, a weekly newsletter with job alerts, and an invitation to sign up or contact them for further information.
Category Archives: Transition
Mens’ Sheds
John Evoy founded the Mens’ Sheds association in Ireland, where guys spend time together building things, fixing things, and chatting. He describes his experience, and how to start a mens’ shed in Canada.
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Sticky: Elders’ advice on working in retirement
When Lyndsay Greene, author of You Could Live a Long Time, found that many experienced retirees had “worked” well past the end of their traditional careers. They said work — not necessarily paid work — provides purpose and social networks in retirement.
They emphasized that, in the post-career phase of work, you shouldn’t expect the same level of responsibility and authority as in your career.
Elders advise doing only what you enjoy
When Lyndsay Greene, author of You Could Live a Long Time, asked experienced retirees how to make the most of retirement, they told her to be active doing what she enjoyed doing
They advised Lyndsay that, with limited time left, understand what you enjoy doing, and change course when you find yourself doing something you don`t enjoy.
Online Retirement Seminar
How to plan what to do, How to stay healthy, How to develop a new focus to replace your career, How to volunteer in Canada or abroad, How to maintain a positive attitude, How to enjoy affordable travel.