Looking For Your “What’s Next?” Consider a Career That Cares For decades the “traditional” expectations of what our working years are meant to look like stayed the same: Get an education, work in the same field for 40+ years, then retire from work altogether in your mid-60s to sit back and relax. This stereotypical career trajectory is outdated and no longer applies to the modern elder. It is never too late (or too early) to reinvent yourself, learn new skills, meet new people, and even start a new career. All it takes is a willingness to lean into life, to embrace your passions, and not be afraid to say “Yes!” to an opportunity. As you’ll read in this edition of Growing Bolder magazine, a new landmark study by Age Wave found the majority of older adults no longer view retirement as a time for resting on their laurels. Those
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over 50 are eager to turn the page on a new chapter in life and make a difference in the world with a second act. Fifty-nine percent of adults reported they wanted to continue to work in their later years, either full time or part time. This new view of a career life in our later years has health benefits. Research has shown that having a sense of purpose is key to longevity. Regardless of age, race, ethnicity and gender, we all can live longer and healthier lives when we have a reason to get up and keep going every day. Are you eager to find your own “what’s next?” There are countless ways to make a professional pivot, but for those who want to work in a field with a passion for helping others, consider becoming a franchise owner for Caring Transitions. They are the nation’s
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leading total solutions provider when it comes to senior relocation, downsizing, estate sales, home cleanouts, online auctions and more. Caring Transitions franchise owners are more than just small business owners. They are compassionate leaders of teams who care about their community and want to see older adults treated with the love and respect they deserve during life’s difficult transitions. Whether it’s helping an older adult move to a new community or helping families to sort through the items and keepsakes that have accumulated through the years, Caring Transitions franchisees are at the forefront of making a difference in the lives of others every day.
