Audrey Michaels had been working in the aerospace industry at just one company for nearly 44 years. Donna Hall's last job before leaving the workforce was being the publisher of the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Before that, she was in different vice president and executive roles at Cox Media Group. I spoke to them about making the decision and the transition.
Retirement is a major decision that takes planning and reflection. Ideally, you want to make the transition in a way that leaves you feeling happy and engaged, not lonely, lost, or bored. So, let’s talk about the seeds that should be sown before your last day in the workforce.
Two women who very recently retired recount their decision-making process, describe how the transition has been so far, and share lessons from their personal experiences. We then hear from Ann Bundy, who’s an expert on retirement, having written a practical guide on the topic and having recently retired herself. She gives practical advice on how to think about and prepare for this transition no matter where you are in your career.
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Ann Bundy is the coauthor of Encore: Living Your Life’s Legacy, a recent retiree, and a former executive coach.
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