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My theory on this is that work is going to look different in the coming decades and we're the first generation to move through this transition. The "inflection generation" if you will. Our kids (and grandkids) are looking at work differently than we did, and we should embrace that. They are finding ways to balance work and life, like working fewer hours, finding work that is socially satisfying and taking sabbaticals while they are young. That leaves room for you and me - the older generation - to "fill in the gap" also working fewer hours and at less intensity. The kids aren't going to burn out like we may have. They can work like this much further into older age. They're smoothing the curve. We're here to help them do that. It's nice to think we are all in this together. https://rockinretirement.substack.com/p/maybe-were-all-in-this-together
You are awesome Bec. Your articles are easy for me to understand and appreciate. I'm 67 yrs young and have hit 50 yrs nursing this month. I have worked in some amazing tiwns in Aus and gave met some great people along the way.I'm now working 8 shifts a fortnight and just may cut down to 7 or 6. I'm lucky to do only day shifts now and remain healthy and active. I do like the thought of accruing annual leave / sick leave & long service leave and, remain loving my work (99.5%...that alarm at 5.30am does my head in some days ). I met an 80 yr old woman the other day who retired at 75 from being a school nurse. Her days are packed with water aerobics / walks and volunteer work. She has heaps of energy and a spring in her step. She is my hero. I totally agree to keep on working if you can and ease up when you need to. There is no hard or fast rule. It's what is a good fit for an individual.
My theory on this is that work is going to look different in the coming decades and we're the first generation to move through this transition. The "inflection generation" if you will. Our kids (and grandkids) are looking at work differently than we did, and we should embrace that. They are finding ways to balance work and life, like working fewer hours, finding work that is socially satisfying and taking sabbaticals while they are young. That leaves room for you and me - the older generation - to "fill in the gap" also working fewer hours and at less intensity. The kids aren't going to burn out like we may have. They can work like this much further into older age. They're smoothing the curve. We're here to help them do that. It's nice to think we are all in this together. https://rockinretirement.substack.com/p/maybe-were-all-in-this-together
You are awesome Bec. Your articles are easy for me to understand and appreciate. I'm 67 yrs young and have hit 50 yrs nursing this month. I have worked in some amazing tiwns in Aus and gave met some great people along the way.I'm now working 8 shifts a fortnight and just may cut down to 7 or 6. I'm lucky to do only day shifts now and remain healthy and active. I do like the thought of accruing annual leave / sick leave & long service leave and, remain loving my work (99.5%...that alarm at 5.30am does my head in some days ). I met an 80 yr old woman the other day who retired at 75 from being a school nurse. Her days are packed with water aerobics / walks and volunteer work. She has heaps of energy and a spring in her step. She is my hero. I totally agree to keep on working if you can and ease up when you need to. There is no hard or fast rule. It's what is a good fit for an individual.