Smart Women Don't Retire - They Break Free : From Working Full-Time to Living Full-Time

by The Transition Network; Rentsch, Gail; Sherr, Lynn

• ISBN13: 9780446580915
• ISBN10: 0446580910
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-06-13
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing

Summary

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.

Author Biography

Gail Rentsch is a founding member of The Transition Network and a veteran book-publishing professional.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. vii
Introduction: Christine Millen and Charlotte Frank, Cofounders of The Transition Network	p. xi
Thinking About Retirement
What Is This Thing Called Retirement, and What Does It Have to Do with Me?	p. 3
Why Am I Suddenly Thinking About Something New?	p. 21
Can I Afford to Make a Change?	p. 39
Redefining Retirement
What Do I Get out of Work?	p. 61
Suppose I Don't Want to (or Can't) Stop Working?	p. 75
How Can I Scale Back on Work and Find Some Balance?	p. 104
Reclaiming Retirement
I've Always Wanted to ...	p. 121
How Can I Give Back and Enjoy It?	p. 157
How Can I Stay Connected with Friends and Make New Ones?	p. 174
Why Is My Partner Driving Me Crazy?	p. 195
Conclusion: How Do I Get the Most out of This New Stage of Life?	p. 217
Acknowledgments	p. 225
About TTN	p. 227
Start a Peer Group	p. 229
Resources	p. 231
Bibliography	p. 241
Index	p. 251
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