Work It Best of: Forget retirement - your most meaningful work can start in your 50s
Nov 30, 2025
Lim Kai Ning, co-founder of The Courage Chapter, helps seniors transition back to the workforce, advocating for the idea of 'returnees'—experienced professionals eager to contribute in flexible roles. He discusses the benefits of age as an asset and the importance of planning a meaningful post-retirement career. Listeners learn about the desire for part-time and portfolio work, how to reframe perceptions of overqualification, and practical steps seniors can take to prepare for fulfilling roles. Tune in for inspiring insights on the evolving workforce!
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Redefining Work After Retirement
- Retirement doesn't have to mean stopping work; many seniors seek meaningful second chapters.
- Lim Kai Ning frames
A Father's Post-Retirement Joy
- Lim Kai Ning watched his father find joy teaching and helping a friend after retirement.
- That observation inspired The Courage Chapter to help seniors re-engage with purposeful work.
Overqualified Is A Framing Problem
- Market perceptions label seniors as overqualified, creating a chasm between roles offered and work they want.
- Reframe hiring around required skills and outcomes rather than years of title-based experience.