Cruising into retirement
Retirement Voices
by Leslie
3y ago
Some of us see retirement as an opportunity to change our lives and fulfill big dreams. In the fall of 2017, Ronna Benjamin and her husband Mike did just that. They sold their home of 30 years and most of their possessions, moved onto their 49-foot sailboat and headed south. Their first major trip was ..read more
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Women, alcohol and retirement: Do we have a problem?
Retirement Voices
by Roxanne
3y ago
I like wine. One of life’s greatest pleasures has been savoring a glass or two of a nicely chilled white, or perhaps Prosecco, at the end of the workday. The mouth-feel, the slight buzz it imparts, the melting away of deadline stress, the ritual – it’s always been an enjoyable way to switch gears. Now ..read more
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What do you say to “what do you do?” when you’re retired?
Retirement Voices
by Leslie
3y ago
There it is again—that dreaded, discomforting question you get asked when you meet someone new in a social setting (when we can get back to being social again, that is!): “Nice to meet you. So, what do you do?” Although people tend to ask this question less of older folks, you will hear it after you retire ..read more
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Dorri Raposa’s story: Discovering that less is more in retirement
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by Roxanne
3y ago
Dorri Raposa had a big job. A senior vice president at HDR, a firm with 10,000 employees who provide engineering, architectural, environmental and construction services around the world, she was the first woman and non-engineer to attain that position in the company’s 100-year history. She was responsible for all business development and sales for the ..read more
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Finding the right volunteer gig – what I’ve learned
Retirement Voices
by Leslie
3y ago
Thinking about retirement often means thinking about volunteering. With more available time, it’s a way to give back. It’s a chance to identify our interests, harness our skills and put them to good use for the benefit of others. All on our own schedule, without having to punch a time clock. Simple and easy, right ..read more
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How to find purpose in retirement–and why it matters
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by Roxanne
3y ago
For many of us, our career has provided a sense of purpose for decades, motivating us to suit up and show up for our employers, clients and coworkers. When what we love to do intersects with what we’re good at—and we’re valued for our contributions—we feel excited and energized, filled with a sense of focus ..read more
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23 things retirement frees you from
Retirement Voices
by Roxanne
3y ago
Sometimes we can get bogged down by the emotional challenges that retirement poses. Challenges like figuring out who we are without a job title. Finding a post-work sense of purpose. Making new friends outside the workplace. Sorting out how to structure our free time. But what about the upside of retirement? As a perennial glass-half-full ..read more
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Retirement Voices featured on Retirement Tips Radio
Retirement Voices
by Roxanne
3y ago
Retirement Voices co-founders Leslie Inman and Roxanne Jones recently were featured guests on Retirement Tips Radio, a program on the Business RadioX Network, the voice of business in local communities across the nation. Business RadioX Network supports and celebrates business by sharing positive business stories that traditional media often overlook. Host Lee Kantor interviewed Leslie ..read more
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Battling the “shoulds” that arise in retirement
Retirement Voices
by Leslie
3y ago
The “shoulds” tried to get the best of me this past weekend – the ones that try to decree what I should be doing with my time now that I’m retired. My usual fall and early-winter Sunday routine is to get the day’s newspapers, go for a walk by myself or a hike with my husband ..read more
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Thankful thoughts about downshifting into retirement
Retirement Voices
by Roxanne
3y ago
In this season of giving thanks, I’ve been reflecting on what I’m grateful for. One thing that’s near the top of my list is that I’m able to downshift into retirement instead of coming to a hard stop. When I turned 65, I made a conscious decision to take this glidepath approach to retirement—which I ..read more
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