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Let's just say your 5 or 10 or 15 years or so away from when you
think your might retire. Some might call this the "Preretirement"
stage. It's the period of time you have to plan and take a look
at what you might want down the road. I truly suggest you really
take this to heart!
Naturally, you will come from a different place in your life than
your friends will. Let's take a look at some different scenarios
and see if you fit into any of them.
1. You and your spouse both work at jobs you enjoy and find
passion in. These jobs bring meaning to your life and you
feel fulfilled.
2. You work and your spouse does not or your spouse works and
you do not. Both find contentment in their roles within the
relationship.
3. One of you finds contentment and satisfaction in your role
and the other does not.
4. You are single. You love your job and can't imagine your
life without it.
5. You are single. You can not wait to retire and finally do
something you want to do that makes you happy.
Surely, there are other situations but those are an example of a
few. Just suppose you are ten years from the time you would like
to retire. Now, you can be flexible here with the word "retire."
That can mean you leave your job totally, or begin to phase
yourself out or you find another job that you have always wanted
and you will LOVE.
Let me ask you some questions now. Just think about them for a
bit before you jump to an answer. Give them some time to shift
and settle. Your answer is not carved in stone! You are flexible!
You can make changes as you need to along the way, to suit you at
that time of your life.
1. You have had a very successful career and are well known for
your accomplishments. You are used to getting accolades and
constant reinforcement about how talented and special you are.
You are now retired. You are no longer going to this place
everyday where they think you are so wonderful.
* How are you going to handle this?
* Who is going to pat you on the back and let you know how
great you are?
* Where are you going to get those positive and uplifting
feelings from?
2. You have left your job and are just thrilled about being home
more and spending time with your spouse. They, on the other
hand, have their own life and they really don't want to
rearrange their life to accommodate you.
* Now what are you going to do?
* Do you really expect your spouse to change their entire life
for you?
* Will the two of you be able to compromise?
3. You can't wait to leave your job and enjoy your life. Your
spouse wants to continue working for many more years.
* Are you going to insist your spouse quit their job to be
with you?
* If they do continue working, what are you going to do?
4. You love your job! You are single. You are laid off!
* What are you going to do?
* Do you know what you love? What you have a passion for?
5. You are single. You finally get to retire and do what you
have dreamed of!
* Do you have a plan?
* Do you know how to get what you want?
* How are you going to make this dream come true for you?
Okay. This is just a place to start. This is your "Preretirement"
stage so you have lots of time to plan so that you don't get
caught in a situation unprepared. Let this be a jumping off place
for you. Take your time to mull over what you would like your
life to look like. I promise you it will be worth the energy!
So, let me ask you; what are you going to do in those retirement
years of yours?
Writer's Resource Box:
Kim Kirmmse Toth is a licensed clinical social worker in private
practice. In addition, she is a Certified Retirement Life
Planning Coach who works with baby boomers who are savvy enough
to plan ahead for their retirement years. She works with the
non-financial side of retirement, a piece that can easily be
ignored. Kim deals with all aspects of mid-life transition or
women and men alike. Her work is based in Positive Psychology,
helping people to use their strengths to achieve their goals
and dreams. She runs teleclasses via the telephone and is
available for workshops and other speaking engagements.
She may be reached at 720-922-1201 or check her website at:
http://www.myretirementbydesign.com
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