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Our courses are hosted on the Udemy platform. Many companies offer professional improvement through their thousands of courses. They recently published their 2022 Workplace Learning Trends Report. To get ahead or just stay current with the latest skills it's worth a read. COVID didn't help with how radically the skill set has changed for today's worker. It had a very […]
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Neill Kramer is the owner of Ohana Retreat Bali and lead developer of Samara Residences When I was about 12 years old I went to a summer camp in upstate NY. I learned tennis before it was popular. Later I watched the pros with names like Rod Laver, Jimmy Connors and Bjorn Borg. That summer thunderous music […]
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“The Writing Guy” David Perell’s latest Twitter thread suggests that the way we have been educated is not serving us well. Especially when lifelong learning is a requirement to stay relevant in the workforce. See a taste of his ideas below. Focus less on consuming as much information as possible and more on cultivating an understanding […]
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This week we're talking about Arthur C. Brooks' article in The Atlantic "No One Cares!"It's hard enough to push through our insecurities when making a big change. The last thing we need is to be worrying about what others think. And yet it's embedded in us. Brooks digs deep into why. His suggestions. Remind yourself that no […]
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This week we're talking about author Kerry Hannon's pronouncement at our Age@Work series. "Everyone keeps trying to replicate their old job. You aren't going to do that. Your job has probably gone. So What you have to do is find something adjacent to it. You need to get back in that door. And that's how you're going […]
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This week we’re talking about Brené Brown’s message of vulnerability. Brown rose to fame in 2011, after a tedx talk that she gave, “The Power of Vulnerability,” went viral. (It’s now one of the top five ted talks of all time.) In our book we quoted her thesis. “Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and […]
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This week we’re so excited to be hosting live events again. Tuesday in New York, and Thursday in Washington DC. No surprise, this has been complicated by Covid restrictions, and a general anxiety of returning to group settings by our speakers and attendees. Providing the attendees can prove vaccination and wear a damn mask, […]
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This week we’re talking about Neal Freyman’s post in the Morning Brew. He asks, “What is the goal of Life? To accumulate the most money. That’s what I learned from reading the obituary of Reuben Klamer, the creator of the board game, The Game of Life, who died this week at 99. When The Game of Life […]
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This week we're reading Kerry Hannon's book, "In Control at 50+: How to Succeed in the New World of Work." An AARP Work and Jobs Expert, she provides a road map for older workers navigating a post-pandemic workplace.We think that in today's internet-driven world you should always be publishing, Kerry is a testament to that; writing, […]
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This week we're talking about the new PBS series "Future of Work." The series explores the monumental changes in the workplace and the long-term impact on workers, employers, educators and communities. If employment is part of the American Dream will the future provide opportunities for jobs that sustain families and the nation? The New Industrial […]
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This week we're pleased to announce that The Super Age: Decoding Our Demographic Destiny, the upcoming book by demographic futurist Bradley Schurman is now available to preorder.In his book Schurman explains the coming Super Age—when there will be more people older than sixty-five than those younger than eighteen—and explores what it could mean for our […]
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It's really OK to say no.We wrote in our book that as you put yourself out there in the world you will likely become the target for interested parties that aren't a fit. These are people who have an interest in what you're doing and perhaps would like to "brainstorm" some ideas with you. We suggest […]
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This week we've been reading the tsunami of news about the 4 million Americans a month who have been leaving their jobs. It seems the pandemic has left many questioning the unhealthy "hustle" of staying at their jobs. The math just doesn't add up for them. It's called "The Great Resignation." In the New Yorker, Cal […]
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We’re teaming up with amazing.community for a one-of-a-kind Washington, DC event: Spend an evening in a dialogue about the future of work for the rapidly growing 50+ population. Jeff Tidwell, CEO of Next For Me, will moderate the conversation. Joining him will be Kerry Hannon discussing her new book “In Control at 50+: How to […]
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This week we’re catching up with our colleagues at the Modern Elder Academy. Founder Chip Conley has spent the past 4 years building a “midlife wisdom school.” Our experience is that it’s a real game changer if you’re going through a transition in your life. And who isn’t? Disclaimer: Chip is an investor and […]
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This week we’re celebrating rejection and failure. Are we crazy? Probably, but there’s something to be said for trying and trying again. Have you applied for a job in the last 20 years? Most job seekers report hearing absolutely nothing. A rejection at least says there is possibility. Then we’re inspired by a true mentor-mentee […]
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This week we're talking about the role equity, diversity, and inclusion programs are having on the modern workplace. Slapping a rainbow, #BLM, or #MeToo banner on a corporate logo once a year is not cutting it for employees who are having an ever greater voice in how they are represented. Fairness is where it's at. Speaking […]
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This week we're talking about the joyful moments in the documentary Summer of Soul, which tells the story of the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival. Questlove, of the Roots and music director for the Tonight Show, directed the buzzy film. Listen to how the past year and making the film changed him. Even he's surprised.And, did […]
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Before we headed off on vacation we were thinking about the role our mental health plays in our career and life planning. If we learned anything in the past year it was that we needed to check in with ourselves to see how we were mentally and then zoom in on those things that […]
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This week, in the heat of summer, we’re talking about new habits formed during (you know what) and if any of them are worth saving. Then John Tarnoff calls for a LinkedIn Mission Statement. And when they’re good we throw in a few events worth attending and tools to drive change. Please let us know what […]
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This week we're talking about how so many of us are returning to a radically different workplace. Read how some companies are reinventing their requirements for where and how their teams work together. And then we're asking the question, "Wasn't all this tech supposed to help us work less, not more?" Speaking of change and reinvention, […]
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“If you don't pay appropriate attention to what has your attention, it will take more of your attention than it deserves.”― David Allen, Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity We refer to David Allen’s books and methods in our workshops and quote him extensively in our book. You might say he’s a fountain of […]
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If you were able to join us for “Creativity Doesn’t Age: Speaker Series for the 50+ Crowd” we thank you and wanted to give you some parting gifts. If you weren’t able to attend we’ll post transcripts here when we get them. If you’d like to sign up for the Next For Me Newsletter you […]
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“Users can post a TikTok video resume to the site rather than a traditional resume. The idea is for users to give an elevator pitch or work experience summary via the video in a unique way.” If you’ve been suffering through Zoom job interviews in the past year and a half, what’s next might just […]
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“Lockdowns may have eroded people’s swagger, but research suggests there are ways to remedy the situation.” In a recent Guardian story “Why self-belief is a superpower that can be harnessed,” Ian Robertson writes that the words we say to ourselves shape our attention, which controls our emotions, and the result is confidence – or lack […]
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What’s Good For You is Good for Your FriendsYou probably subscribed to our newsletter because you have a curiosity about work and life transitions. You may have attended one of our events, or read our book, or were referred by a friend. How about sharing the love? Consider forwarding this email to your friends or […]
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Collective Conscience is an interview series by MOCA+, who offer a unique approach to design thinking and leadership for companies who want to make good design the foundation of their strategy. Founder Michela O'Connor Abrams interviewed Next For Me CEO Jeff Tidwell to launch the series.
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“My executive coach told me once if I ever need a project where I could use a whole bunch of badass women in tech, she knows them because there are so many women who are laid off after the age of 50.”- Melinda Briana Epler, Founder and CEO of Change Catalyst, Host Empathy and Allyship PodcastChange […]
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We’re teaming up with amazing.community for a one-of-a-kind New York event: Spend an evening in a dialogue about the future of work for the rapidly growing 50+ population. Diane Harris, Deputy Editor in Chief at Newsweek, will moderate the conversation. Joining her will be Kerry Hannon discussing her new book “In Control at 50+: How to […]
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“...life’s ordinary patterns have paused for millions of people. In these last weeks and months before something resembling normality returns, we might ask ourselves, “What do I want ‘normal’ to look like?” Then, we can start preparing for a new and better normal than what we took for granted until a year ago.”Could this be a […]
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“Once we may have left our work behind, today we take it with us…. Our working life is woven, warp across weft, into the texture of our domestic existence.”Richard Donkin, Author of “Blood, Sweat, and Tears”In the New Yorker Jill Lepore reports on the history of work in America and how we find ourselves shifting […]
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“The transitions of middle age have a different flavor and cadence than those in our youth. We know ourselves better. We are more selective.” Our colleagues at the Modern Elder Academy have just published “The Anatomy of a Transition.” Authors Jeff Hamaoui and Kari Henley have put into words their experiences and findings from the […]
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“I don't know what I expected, but the inability to call out my resume gap (on LinkedIn) was immediately apparent. I had typed in “mom” into the blank space of the job title category, and I was surprised and disappointed to find that homemaker was the only option that popped up, which, of course, is […]
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In movies, the tech industry is portrayed with young people in their 20s who learned to code at six and now have a startup or have raised millions so far. This has skewed the perception of older people in tech. This is why many people wonder if they can learn coding in their 50s. The […]
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“We can come to appreciate life in new ways, build new relationships and connections, develop new hobbies and learning opportunities, identify strengths, and perhaps even find some spiritual change.” Dr. Michael Wilkes explains that people can experience post-traumatic growth from such experiences. Wilkes, a regular contributor to KCRW, is Professor of Medicine at the University of […]
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“You can behave ‘as if’ you are the person you want to be. Pretty soon, you might find that it is you.” - Richard Wiseman, “The As If Principle” Psychology professor at the University of HertfordshireIn the New York Times, author Olga Khazan, a staff writer at The Atlantic and the author of “Weird: The Power of […]
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“Keeping a diary is about paying attention to my life and then paying attention to what I pay attention to.” - Austin Kleon Author Mike Monteiro told us “Write about what you do.” His intention was to encourage writing as a way of exploring what you are doing more closely and to tell the world what you’re doing. If you can’t […]
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“The paradox of change is that the only way to alter the way we think is by doing the very things our habitual thinking keeps us from doing." - Herminia IbarraLast week we participated in a very engaging and insightful conversation with Herminia Ibarra, an organizational behavior professor at London Business School and author of […]
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“For the first 290,000 years of our 300,000-year history, we didn’t work nearly as hard as we do now.” - James SuzmanHave you heard about the Next Big Idea Club? They believe you start with the people behind the ideas : writers, both established and up-and-coming, who engage, inspire, and motivate readers to make changes […]
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Next For Me is a supporter of the work of The Amazing Community, an organization that is expanding the work horizon for women 45+. We congratulate them on this significant partnership with VOICE, an acronym for “Valuing Our Intellectual Capital and Experience”-- that will allow each community to participate in tech skills building opportunities, quality […]
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According to the 2021 LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report, learning has taken center stage and is essential to help organizations develop the skills necessary to thrive and innovate in the new world of work.When they asked Learning and Development pros globally about their most important areas of focus in 2021, upskilling and reskilling topped the list.What […]
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Have you heard about the idea of writing a letter to your future self? It’s a chance to visualize where you might end up, and where you were when you wrote it. FutureMe is a free service to send your note. Some call it “backcasting”.If you were to write to yourself in 1, 3, 5 […]
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Kelly Forrister is the Director of Learning at McGhee and Associates. She oversees the curriculum strategy and program development for the McGhee productivity model. As well as Zoom Fatigue, which you’ve probably been hearing about, she writes on LinkedIn about something that isn’t being addressed with more people working from home. She calls it “Virtual Guilt.” “If […]
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There are a number of ways to visualize scenarios involving your future. You might be more comfortable writing or drawing, or heck, even singing to bring something to life in your mind and imagination. Whatever your preferred method, you can be certain that you’ll be looking at it differently after you do. As Ben Shneiderman, founding […]
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You must have some notion of where you want to be with your finances. Facebook published a study that showed that 61% of consumers expressed concern with their ability to weather a large, unexpected expense, and 59% expressed concern with their ability to provide for themselves and their family“With the outbreak of COVID-19, consumers are […]
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This article was first published on The Super Age blogThe world is moving fast. The fire hose of information and around the clock news has created anxiety in society. Those best able to handle the onslaught possess what author Thomas Friedman describes as “dynamic stability”. He writes, “There is only one way to thrive now, and […]
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Getting into a groove with a new habit can move you forward. There is a lot of research that even minor adjustments to your way of doing things can make a big difference. Apply this thinking to a new adventure in your life and now you’re doing more than thinking about doing. “In order to design […]
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“When leaders take breaks and make it known that they’re protecting that time, employees feel empowered to do the same.”In the Harvard Business Review Ruchika Tulshyan wrote, Take Your Lunch Break! She tells the all too familiar story that widespread remote work has led to longer workdays and more emails and meetings for many employees. […]
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“For many, retirement is now a myth, and the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing workplace is fundamental.”We wrote Rapid Change Is Disrupting How We Approach Work and Purpose in The Super Age blog this week. Without a doubt, cycles of change are moving ever faster. Those best able to nimbly move from event […]
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With the new year in full swing, it’s been a big week for changing our routines to something even more positive. Here’s hoping you find some inspiration too. We’ve had a rush of new subscribers. Welcome! To keep up that momentum, we’re launching a campaign to sign up new subscribers for our newsletters and resources. […]
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Another week of near constant upheaval, but we carry on. This week’s guest author Wes Morten writes, “In a rapidly changing world, adaptability in the face of adverse events is crucial. Mindfulness offers a proven approach to overcome life’s many unexpected challenges.”Sound familiar (except maybe the mindfulness part)? Things are coming at us from a fire […]
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This article was originally published in Wisdom Well, a daily newsletter from Chip Conley, founder of The Modern Elder Academy. Written by Next For Me CEO, Jeff Tidwell and Editor in Chief, Carole McManus. Midway into our second year at our company Next For Me, some of our advisors and readers questioned the tone of […]
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by Wes Morton In a rapidly changing world, adaptability in the face of adverse events is crucial. Mindfulness offers a proven approach to overcome life’s many unexpected challenges. Understanding what you can control Using mindfulness to assess realities Moving forward with “Now What?” If you had told me last year what 2020 would bring, I […]
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Hey, Happy New Year! It seems we’ll be testing our resilience for a while longer. And that’s only for the current state of affairs.Most of us will be working and choosing new career paths for many years to come. Retirement for many is now a myth, and the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing workplace […]
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Arianne Coon writes in Bloomberg Businessweek on the topic of grit, perseverance, and determination as we age. Psychologists have long known that success is fueled by grit, passion, and a growth mindset—a deep-seated conviction that you can excel at a new pursuit. Norwegian psychologist Hermundur Sigmundsson says that passion is by far the most important […]
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We’re winding up the year at long last. We’ll be back in the new year with more resources to make your next move the best yet. This year we’re especially thankful for the support of our community of readers, advisors, mentors, and cheerleaders. You keep us informed and inspired.If you find value in our work there […]
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NBC News shares tips on how to make a comeback career during a global pandemic. The thought of changing careers or making a comeback career seems impossible during a global pandemic. Career expert Liz Bently shares the best strategies for changing and evolving your career. Here’s a summary of the piece. Ageism The book “Comeback […]
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Theresa Drescher is a life and career coach at The Upside to Everything. That was not a career choice she considered when starting out in life, nor is it what she spent the first half of her life doing. Plans have a way of changing the longer you live. Life is funny that way. Six weeks after […]
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It’s that time again when the best-of-year lists are proliferating. Sure it’s been a crazy year, but we enjoy those lists as a way to keep our heads about us, and to keep going. Some of the more forward-thinking are publishing their predictions for the coming year. It’s great to think about a new beginning […]
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Next For Me CEO was interviewed by Retirepreneur founder Donna Kastner. Next For Me has partnered with Donna and when this was recoreded they were setting off on a 3 day tour of Ohio hosting an event “Too Young To Be Done” in Hudson, Columbus, and Dayton. See the Complete video below.
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Boy, oh, boy, these erratic lockdown messages have thrown us all in an endless ball of confusion. Trying to move forward with your plans can seem as slow as walking through mud these days. We’re always looking for the best advice to make your next move your best yet. But, it can’t be all hard work, […]
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Brunilda Nazario is the Lead Medical Editor and Associate Medical Director at WebMD. Her story is a rise from poverty to her role as an expert in Endocrinology and obesity. Navigating change for her has been blessed with a bit of “ignorance and naivete”.“We lived in a very poor neighborhood and I knew that I […]
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Following is an interview with Brunilda Nazario, MD, the Lead Medical Editor at WebMD. As you’ll see and read below, her journey was monumental and peppered with change. She’s convinced that ignorance and naivete kept her from questioning her ability to climb those mountains. I’m Dr. Brunilda Nazario. I am an internist. I’m an endocrinologist. […]
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Even a very matter-of-fact telling of your day to day experience is a useful exercise to document what you’re doing and where you’re going. What you write informs your process too. If people who are interested in what you’re doing look for you online what will they find? Imagine their delight if what they found […]
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CNBC shares 4 strategies on how to communicate about mental health and stressors in the workplace. By Corrie Stie Emotional support and communication from colleagues and like-minded individuals are the keys to surviving the remainder of 2020. According to Alison Holma, a professor at UC Irvine who studies trauma-related mental and physical health, more individuals […]
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“With five generations in the workplace at once, and more people over 60 than under 18, the time is ripe to put real muscle behind new ways to bring older and younger generations together. We have a powerful need for their combined human and social capital, and an urgent need for the generational and racial […]
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We Made ItWe hear that big exhale. The promise of getting back to work, back to our plans, and back to a world less mad suddenly seems possible again. Yes, we need to be more vigilant than ever with COVID, so we’re getting creative with staying in touch with our colleagues and mentors. In our […]
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Please VOTE We can’t imagine writing about anything else this week. The stakes have never been higher than the situation we find ourselves in today. How your next move plays out has a lot to do with the landscape you find yourself in. So, please, if you haven’t, make a plan and VOTE. Here’s to a peaceful election.The Next […]
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"This pandemic experience is a massive experiment in collective vulnerability. We can be our worst selves when we’re afraid, or our very best, bravest selves. In the context of fear and vulnerability, there is often very little in between because when we are uncertain and afraid our default is self-protection. We don’t have to be […]
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Writer Steven Johnson is the author of "What Day Is It?" an email series from The Washington Post.
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"We live in an age where the rate of change has been colossal. Colossal. Almost every week there's some transformation of some kind, whether technological or political or scientific, whatever. And I think it's bewildering to human beings to live in a time when they can't take anything as fixed - when everything is shifting […]
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Sometimes we just have to boast. You should too. How will anybody know what you’re up to if you don’t? “Don’t be fooled by the compactness of this book. It holds a world of go-deep information and ethical guideposts for pretty much all of the rest of us. Whether you are a solo consultant wanting to […]
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"The greatest originals are the ones who fail the most, because they're the ones who try the most. You need a lot of bad ideas in order to get a few good ones."- Adam Grant, Organizational PsychologistCelebrating ProcrastinationHow do creative people come up with great ideas? Organizational psychologist Adam Grant studies "originals": thinkers who dream […]
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"With increased longevity and a more volatile world, a growing number of people are bewildered by the middle of their adult life. They are advised that lifelong learning will help them compete in an increasingly competitive workplace, but most lifelong learning programs focus little on the unique challenges and needs experienced by those navigating midlife."- […]
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Chip Conley is a New York Times bestselling author with his five books exploring the intersection of psychology and business. His most recent book, “Wisdom@Work: The Making of a Modern Elder,” led him to creating MEA, the world’s first “midlife wisdom school.” Chip along with Ingo Rauth, Ph.D (an adjunct professor for Management and Design at […]
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These ideas from Thomas Friedman’’s book “Thank You For Being Late” has us thinking about adapting in these times. “We have no choice but to learn to adapt to this new pace of change. It will be harder and require more self-motivation… Many people seem to be feeling a loss of control and are desperate […]
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“The coronavirus has radically changed our workplaces. Unprecedented, unprepared, and uncharted, working from home became the norm. And our workplaces may be changed forever. You’ve got this. Think creatively.You already have many of the skills in your wheelhouse right now that will help make it work for you. These include organizational skills, an ability to focus, […]
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SF Tech Council has partnered with Next For Me to offer a course based on the book Next For Me: A Guide to Change For Everybody. Sign up and you can download the book and we’ll send you a link to take the free course.
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“Make your own brain trust of people you can call on for ideas and introductions.”- Karen Wickre, author, Taking The Work Out of NetworkingWe call it Partner Power. We share resources and experiences with our advisors and partners and they do the same with us. Who is your brain trust? Calling in your very best colleagues […]
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Hub Coworking Hawai'i has partnered with Next For Me to offer a course based on the book Next For Me: A Guide to Change For Everybody. Sign up and you can download the book and we'll send you a link to take the free course too.
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We partnered with FAR because they help you get to work on retirement. But, often it’s not easy to know where to start or how. We co-hosted an exciting digital event on mapping what’s next for you. If you’d like to stay in touch with Next For Me, get a free copy of our […]
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What do I want my legacy to be? “That i fought for what i believed in, accepted and worked through challenges, treated all with integrity and fairness.” – Sheri, Next For Me course student Our course A Guide to Change for Everybody is now available for FREE to our readers. It’s a fun step-by-step guide to help […]
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From time to time we publish outside articles from organizations we support. This story is from Career Karma who say "We help people become software engineers by matching them with the right coding bootcamp and giving them support throughout their careers." Switching careers can be overwhelming and challenging, especially if you have to start over […]
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Ian Lightfoot is a recent graduate of San Francisco State University who was on his way to grad school when his plans for funding the move to Columbia was wrenched by Coronavirus. (spoiler alert!), He’s going anyway. Interview by Kristina Gardner Before it all happened, I was planning on working at San Francisco State over […]
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“Once COVID began and I knew we were going to be in quarantine for a while, I got to thinking, okay, so my entire life is going to be put on pause right now because I’m a teacher and there are no classrooms open.” - Sierra Ross, ASU Education Graduate 2020 Sierra Ross is a recent […]
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Sierra Ross is a recent graduate of Arizona State University and was on her way to start working in a special education classroom as a teacher’s aid. Next she had plans to attend graduate school. Then, Coronavirus quickly changed those plans. Interview by Kristina Gardner KG: I’m gonna ask you a couple of questions regarding […]
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“I think it's worthwhile to actually step back and, and take stock of the magnitude of change that we've just seen happen with regards to remote work.” - Mark Gilbreath, CEO, Founder, LiquidSpace As part of our series on Returning to the Workplace, we had the opportunity to speak with Mark Gilbreath of LiquidSpace. LiquidSpace is […]
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Mark Gilbreath is the founder and CEO of LiquidSpace, the largest, real time network for office space. The LiquidSpace Network connects growing teams and professionals looking for work space, directly with venue partners, space providers, real estate professionals and service providers, eliminating the cost and complexities of traditional leasing. LiquidSpace recently released their 2020 State […]
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“The purpose of visualization is insight, not pictures.” - Ben Shneiderman, founding director of the Human-Computer Interaction Laboratory Perspective is everything when you’re making a big change. You’re starting a new chapter here, and you need to be open to new possibilities and options. By altering your perspective just a little, you may find yourself with a […]
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This chapter is from the book "Next For Me: A Guide to Change for Everybody" from the founders of Next For Me. Mindset has a lot to do with how we approach challenges and how adept we are at creative thinking. Having an open mind is both a “way of being” and a technique that […]
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“...don't rely on customers to create the future road map for your product or service. That's your job.” Mark Cuban Because we are visual people, mapping out the moving components, various entities and their relationships to each other has proven to be an insightful bird’s eye view of what we’re doing next. So much of the […]
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This chapter is from the book "Next For Me: A Guide to Change for Everybody" from the founders of Next For Me. Because we are visual people, mapping out the moving components, various entities and their relationships to each other has proven to be an insightful bird’s eye view of what we’re doing. So much […]
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“Transitions are becoming more plentiful” Bruce Feiler Bruce Feiler, author of the New York Times bestsellers The Secrets of Happy Families and Council of Dads, has long explored the stories that give our lives meaning. Galvanized by a personal crisis, he spent the last few years crisscrossing the country, collecting hundreds of life stories of Americans […]
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We attended a book launch event for Bruce Feiler and of course were intrigued by the title of his new book "Life Is In The Transitions: Mastering Change at Any Age" Here's what we took away from the event. Transitions Are Becoming More Plentiful Transitions Are Nonlinear Transitions Take Longer Than You Think (But No […]
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This chapter is from the book "Next For Me: A Guide to Change for Everybody" from the founders of Next For Me. One benefit of having been in the world of business (or whatever your field is) over time is that you begin to see patterns in what you do. You will find in your […]
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“I worry about losing my job.” 83% of 3,500 respondents, 2020 Edelman Trust Barometer We’ve been reading the 2020 Trust Barometer by communication firm Edelman and the news isn’t great for employers. Even pre-pandemic (the research was completed in November 2019) workers were losing faith in their employers and institutions. Things took a turn last year. […]
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“The future of the workplace is about choice.” Justin Bedecarre, HelloOffice CEO We’ve been talking to anybody we can about the return to the office. What will that look like if you’re an employee, an entrepreneur, or someone working remotely and just needs a place to go for collaboration? Here’s some of what we’ve found. LiquidSpace […]
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“Keeping a diary is about paying attention to my life and then paying attention to what I pay attention to.” Austin Kleon, Author, Keep Going More than ever it’s a good time to do some writing to see what’s hiding in there. Writing enthusiast Austin Kleon inspires us. Here’s our take on his latest book. […]
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This chapter is from the book "Next For Me: A Guide to Change for Everybody" from the founders of Next For Me. Author Mike Monteiro told us “Write about what you do.” His intention was to encourage writing as a way of exploring what you are doing more closely and to tell the world what […]
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This chapter is from the book "Next For Me: A Guide to Change for Everybody" from the founders of Next For Me. You’re serious about your next career change — it’s time to switch your networking into hyperdrive. Establish your domain expertise by getting to know important players working in your area of focus. Engage […]
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Exercise 2 This exercise is from the book “Next For Me: A Guide to Change for Everybody” from the founders of Next For Me. Using the Core Values you have identified, expand upon them to apply your values in a practical sense. Example: Core Value: I am truthful Guiding Principle: I strive for the truth […]
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“I love the question “What’s next for me?” because it implies that there is something along the horizon for all of us.” - Shilpa Sankaran, Founder, KOSA Ayurvedic Spa Shilpa did a life restart leaving the fast lane of Silicon Valley to return to her home town of Madison Wisconsin to start an Ayurvedic […]
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Jeff Tidwell, Next For Me Founder and co-author of “Next For Me: A Guide To Change For Everybody” was a guest of the Alumni program of the Modern Elder Academy. He discussed the book and covered some of the exercises that can be helpful when looking at what’s next. The Modern Elder Academy (MEA) is […]
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This chapter is from the book "Next For Me: A Guide to Change for Everybody" from the founders of Next For Me. Your guiding principles are informed by your defined core values. It helps to have these in place as a measure and test for your work. We ask ourselves, “does the task at hand […]
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In times of crisis, we all have our coping mechanisms.Some hunker down in solitude, while others scale up conversations with others.As for me, the first few days of this C-19 quarantine tipped in favor of solitude, prayer, and yes, I’ll admit it – one heck of a pity party with a nice bottle of Josh […]
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This chapter is from the book "Next For Me: A Guide to Change for Everybody" from the founders of Next For Me. Enlightened career changers ask, “what is my reason for being?” Core values are the fundamental beliefs and principles that give a framework when defining the purpose of your venture. They're your North Star […]
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Exercise 1 This exercise is from the book “Next For Me: A Guide to Change for Everybody” from the founders of Next For Me. To get a sense of what your core values are, ask yourself … What’s more important to me, results or relationships? How does my work reflect who I am? Or […]
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Elizabeth White on Instagram Elizabeth spoke at one of our first live events. Her book and TED talk “55, Underemployed and Faking Normal” is a powerful story. We’re rolling out a series of Instagram videos made during an interview with her recently. Instagram | Our Review Are You Built for Startups? We recently joined […]
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This chapter is from the book "Next For Me: A Guide to Change for Everybody" from the founders of Next For Me. “The universe buries strange jewels deep within us all, and then stands back to see if we can find them.” ― Author Elizabeth Gilbert Perhaps you know you want to try something new, […]
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This chapter is from the book “Next For Me: A Guide to Change for Everybody” from the founders of Next For Me. If you’ve decided to go forward with an idea that will lead to a new definition of who you are, great! That should be easy enough. 😉 Having a solid philosophical foundation as […]
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Follow along as our Editor in Chief, Carole McManus speaks to the importance of self-care, resilience, and openness during these uncertain times. Carole and Jeff were guests on the Quarantine Book Club discussing their new book: “Next For Me: A Guide To Change For Everybody.” Among the topics discussed were: using this time to write about your interests […]
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This Foreword by Chip Conley is from the book "Next For Me: A Guide to Change for Everybody" from the founders of Next For Me. [caption id="attachment_1422" align="alignleft" width="340"] Chip Conley[/caption] I first met Jeff Tidwell in 2001 when I was presiding over my boutique hotel company, Joie de Vivre in San Francisco. Jeff sent […]
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This Introduction is from the book "Next For Me: A Guide to Change for Everybody" from the founders of Next For Me.“You have to go through it to get to it.” - Musician Sly StoneSo, you’re planning some big change in your life, are you? There is a lot of noise out there about reinvention, transformation […]
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From our quarantined bunkers we catch up with each other and chat about kneading bread, farming conspiracy-or-not theories, and vital weather reporting. We’re encouraged by the online connection we’re finding with our communities during these uncertain times. Carole McManus assembled these Resources for Staying Connected and Grounded. Our new book “Next For Me: A Guide […]
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We’re encouraged by the online connection we’re finding with our communities during these uncertain times. Carole McManus assembled these Resources for Staying Connected and Grounded. Our new book “Next For Me: A Guide To Change For Everybody” is on Amazon now. Change is coming to our work lives, we hope our tips and exercises help […]
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What a long couple of weeks it has been. We’re all inundated with COVID-19 information all day long, and it can be hard to focus. We wanted to share the resources that have been helpful to our team as we shelter in place, keeping in touch as best we can. (Photo credit: Edward Jenner) Gathering […]
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We’re encouraged by the online connection we’re finding with our communities during these uncertain times. We’ve been using What’s App and Zoom to see our friends and family on live video. Both tools are easy to use and free. The Quarantine Book Club a timely project for connection and culture from Mule Design. Chat with […]
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If you’ve decided to go forward with an idea that will make the world a better place, great! That should be easy enough. 😉 Having a solid philosophical foundation as a guide will make the way forward a lot easier. Whenever you need a gut check on a business decision you can always weigh it against your […]
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We’re hitting the road again. This week we’re in the Bay Area for Startup Grind’s Global Conference. We’ll be talking about our new book A Guide to Startups for Dreamers and connecting with entrepreneurs and anybody aiming to take transitions in their stride. We’re broadcasting the complete book. Follow along on YouTube or on Arianna […]
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Oprah Meets Gaga Who thought these two would synch on so many topics. Self care, transformation, and self confidence. CHECK IT OUT Can-do CrewWe really like the Duluth Trading campaign “Can-Do Crew” of women taking transition in stride. What do a shop teacher, coppersmith, furniture maker, stained glass artist, live-edge woodworker and a bee charmer have […]
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“You have to go through it to get to it.” – Sly Stone So, you’re building a company, are you? There is a lot of noise out there about startups, entrepreneurship, venture capital money, and the like. It would seem (with only slight exaggeration) that there are more books, podcasts, and thought pieces on the […]
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We’re Talking Healthcare Costs A lively conversation in our community exposed some pricey realities this week. What’s your horror story? CHECK IT OUT We just released our latest research report. This time we have one on one conversations with consumers about the impact healthcare costs have on their decisions about work, health choices, and financial readiness. […]
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We're happy to be working with Cordial Organics the CBD Beauty and Wellness company. One healthcare survey respondent will win a gift bag of products from Cordial Organics. Take the survey. Next For Me readers receive a 15% discount by using the coupon code iamwell. CBD seems to be everywhere these days. When CBD is […]
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Through our weekly newsletter, in-person meetups, and public events, Next for Me interviewed 45-65 year old consumers in Q4 2019 on their experience with healthcare and insurance. This market report is based on findings from those meetups, from one-on-one interviews, focus groups, and surveys conducted with our audience nationwide from October 2019 and December 2019. […]
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A Catalyst for ChangeOur new book, Next For Me: A Guide To Startups For Dreamers, is available now! Get the latest news on book events and where to find it, and read and discuss in our free workshop. BOOK NEWS Pasadena this ThursdayWe have a book event in Pasadena on Thursday at CTRL Collective with […]
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On the Road AgainWe took San Francisco by storm last week. Hundreds attended our talks and celebrated our message of change. Next up are book events in Pasadena and Los Angeles. In March we’ll be wrangling two events at South by Southwest.ATTEND AN EVENT A Catalyst for ChangeOur new book, Next For Me: A Guide […]
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This week we’re honoring those people that made a difference in our lives. Mentors, teachers, and friends that may not have known how much they meant to us and our development. We’re asking the community “Who has been a valuable mentor in your career and what would you say to thank them?” WRITE A THANK YOU […]
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Our book is available now on Amazon! On this page you’ll find all of the references from the book. Resources Further Reading Getting Things Done by David Allen, Penguin Books, 2001 The Rebel Rules, Daring to Be Yourself in Business by Chip Conley, Touchstone, 2001 Wisdom@Work, The Making of a Modern Elder by Chip Conley, […]
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Welcome to 2020. At this time of year we’re especially focused on what’s next. Whether it’s a new career, a new business or a new interest in giving back we’ve got you covered with a few of the books that inspired us in 2019. A Guide to Startups for DreamersWe believe that looking at your next […]
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It's Happening! Our new book has launched. And here is where we'll be having talks and signings. Quarantine events Monday, April 6: Collective Conscious Salon from MOCA+ Downtown Los Angeles Thursday, February 20th: Book Launch at Spaces , 6-8 pm Eventbrite Invitation South by Southwest: Austin, Texas Sunday, March 15th: 50 Up Meet Up, 5-6 […]
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Our BookWe believe that building a startup that reflects your values is a great way to proceed with your next act. That’s why we wrote our new book Next For Me: A Guide To Startups For Dreamers. Here’s a synopsis. In their new book Silicon Valley veterans Carole McManus and Jeff Tidwell deliver a philosophical and […]
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Next Year NowYou may be having that end of the year urge to make “some changes” in 2020. We’re happy to encourage you now before the holidays take over. But first, Shopping! Next For Me Branded GearTell the world you’re looking forward and support our work at the same time. Get Next For Me t-shirts, […]
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Here we go! Happy Holidays from all of us at Next For Me. For those of you in the business of understanding our generation we have a couple of great deals for the holiday. Plus get the latest on everything longevity and the latest in “returnships”. If you’re a marketer tasked with understanding the 50+ […]
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Next For Me CEO Jeff Tidwell was interviewed by The 50:50 Project founder Katherine Brown. "The 50:50 Project is my way to increase my understanding of what is possible. By sharing what I learn, I hope others will be inspired to find their next act." Here's a link to the full interview. The transcript: Describe […]
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Next Year NowYou may be having that end of the year urge to make “some changes” in 2020. We’re happy to encourage you now before the holidays take over. If what’s next includes meeting and expanding your network we’d like to help with some of our best resources. Your Social Media PresenceLike it or love it, […]
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Your Evolution and Your NetworkIt’s a perfect time of year to let the many people in your network know that you appreciate them and the contributions they’ve made in your quest for what’s next. We advocate maintaining a diverse network that you regularly tend to, especially when looking at new horizons. If Next For Me is […]
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[caption id="attachment_20498" align="alignright" width="408"] Our report from Q! 2020[/caption] The Next For Me Consumer Community informs our understanding of this evolving market—delivering actionable insights for our partners. An Annual Research Subscription includes a quarterly TRENDS Report packed with proprietary research culled from Next For Me Events, our journalism, and deep dives from our research team. […]
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With Curiosity and EnthusiasmWashington Post visual journalists Vicky, 64, and Suzette, 55, are publishing a 12-week newsletter series, Bold School: Approach life after 50 with curiosity and enthusiasm. “Bold School aims to nourish, educate, inform and stimulate you, all while helping you save time and money. Younger generations seem to navigate this rapidly changing world […]
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Carole and Jeff from Next For Me were the guests of Eric Brotman, host of the podcast "Don't Retire, Graduate". From their site: Eric is joined by Jeff Tidwell and Carole McManus, co-authors of the book “Next for Me” to discuss—and abolish—the stigma that follows older individuals as they look for work. The lesson: you […]
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News from Healthcare Month This week we continue our roundup of news pointing to cultural shifts and preferences relating to healthcare costs for our community. If you haven’t, please take our survey. Healthcare and Starting Your Own CompanyErika Hall, Author of Just Enough Research and small business owner tweeted this out and heads were nodding.What do […]
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Our Survey: Your Healthcare Costs NowWhether on the campaign trail or around the family table, we hear how healthcare costs are an enormous concern for Americans. It gets more complicated with the complex situation older workers are facing to keep working, and with it, their health insurance. This month we’re digging deep into your concerns with […]
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Why 2019 is the Year of Resilience?We met with the Editor in Chief of Everyday Health a few weeks back to learn about their 2019 report that showed the importance of resilience— namely its connection to your physical, mental and emotional, social, and spiritual well-being.Read more Is There a Crisis of Belonging? We’ve been hearing a […]
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From Laid Off to Successful Business OwnersJohn and Francesca Vrattos had a wonderful life of family, travel, and career success. Then came the recession. After layoffs, an accidental recipe, and then a big leap of faith, they started a restaurant and the rest is sausage history. Read and Discuss An Unabashedly Honest Conversation on the Realities […]
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This article was submitted by Kristy a student with Samaschool. Samaschool is a San Francisco-based nonprofit focused on preparing people to succeed as independent workers. Learn how to start freelancing, including how to choose a type of freelance work, find real jobs, pay taxes, and stay safe. Free of charge and open for all. Enroll […]
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John and Francesca Vrattos had a wonderful life of family, travel, and career success; he as the sales manager at Parisian Bakery/Colombo Baking Company, she as an office manager. Then came the recession. Both were laid off from their jobs in 2009, and eventually they lost their home. That Christmas, their daughter gave them a […]
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Our Partners and What They Can Do For YouOur partners amplify everything we do at Next For Me. We had a great event in New York last week and were reminded about the good people we associate with and the important work they offer all of us. They are leaders in the movement to keep the […]
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Meet Hope. Laid Off and Searching, Then Searching AgainAfter a 25 year career at The Financial Times, Hope Kaye was laid off in a restructuring. Her job search is a familiar story of 100s of resume submissions without a peep. The upside is that Hope is now gainfully employed, but her journey was a nail-biter. […]
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Burnout Costs Companies 20+%In their new book “Extinguish Burnout” workplace culture experts Rob and Terri Bogue take a deep dive into the signs, sources, and solutions of burnout and deliver an essential resource that helps anyone identify, prevent, and recover from burnout. Podcast | DISCUSS NY State Senator Robert Jackson on Mature WorkforceWe’re in NY […]
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On October 4th Next for Me is joining NY State Senator Robert Jackson, Silvernest, and AARP for a event “The Mature Workplace Forum and Job Fair” at Riverstone Senior Life Services Center 99 Fort Washington Ave, New York. Senator Jackson started as School Board President where through his strong advocacy with the “Campaign for Fiscal […]
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Through our weekly newsletter, in-person meetups, and public events, Next for Me has created a network of opportunity and empowerment for 50+ workers. This market report is based on findings from those meetups, from one-on-one interviews, focus groups, and surveys conducted with our audience nationwide from January 2018 – January 2019. Common Themes Ageism […]
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We invited this couple who bumped into burnout and eventually wrote about it to define it. As such projects can do, it became a book. The book was just launched at SHRM’s annual conference (Society of Human Resource Management). If an HR organization is flagging burnout as a worthy topic, there is some reason for […]
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If you’re looking for inspiration or transformation Diane Flynn of Reboot Accel is overseeing a Special Women’s Week, January 5 – 12, 2020 at The Modern Elder Academy in Baja, Mexico. The Academy is the world’s first midlife wisdom school, designed and dedicated solely for navigating this time of life. Through an engaging curriculum and […]
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Facebook is No Place to Discuss Work and FinanceOur community is a new place to get together. We created a nice spot to share stories and resources with other people writing their next story. To jump in and see what it’s about, you can start here. JOIN THE COMMUNITY We won’t share your conversations or […]
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A Safe Space to Talk About Our Next StageYou’ll notice links to “DISCUSS” in our newsletters starting this week. Each article will have a link to our community platform. It’s new. You’ll need to create an account to participate, but we think you’ll like it. We’re convinced that Facebook is not the place to have […]
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Numbers Matter and Other Interview Lessons Learned This article was originally published on Medium. It was 3pm. I sat at my desk with my laptop in front of me. My fully charged phone was to the right, sitting next to a stack of notes I’d taken to prepare for the interview. I stared at the […]
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Can the way you write be problematic in a multigenerational workplace? I didn’t think so until I read linguist Gretchen McCulloch’s new book, Because Internet: Understanding the New Rules of Language. She makes the case that the internet has changed language significantly. It’s created a divide between those who learned to write in an analog […]
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We’ve been to small towns and big cities to have discussions about career moves. It’s a great way to connect with people who are thinking about these things too. We have filled conference rooms and held intimate conversations around a dining table. We’re watching the future of in person events and will host online events […]
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Adios Silicon ValleyFor Pilar Wolfsteller the tech ecosystem has lost its shine. “I’m now 49, and I have had three Valley tech jobs in four years, two of which I lost after clashing with mediocre, insecure men. I’m tired of the toxic, dysfunctional work environments they created and the blatant, disturbing sexism and ageism experienced there.” […]
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Bay Area Woman Has Had It With Tech Bias From KQED radio "Perspectives": Silicon Valley tech companies and their workplaces are the envy of the world. But for Pilar Wolfsteller the tech ecosystem has lost its shine. I’m now 49, and I have had three Valley tech jobs in four years, two of which I […]
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Diversity and Inclusion initiatives have made some progress with gender, POC, LGBTQ but age remains an elusive and rarely discussed topic of discrimination. Next For Me founder Jeff Tidwell reports on their research “Understanding the 50+ Worker” and how organizations can begin to confront the silent bias of age. Presented at Tech Inclusion on September […]
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Next For Me was founded by Jeff Tidwell as a catalyst for change. We celebrate potential through new work, a new purpose, or a new social contribution. Jeff began his career with alternative newspapers and then moved online where he has worked in Silicon Valley and New York overseeing online communities and user experience for […]
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The Next for Me team was at CMX Summit last week, learning about the latest community trends from thought leaders across myriad industries, from tech to wellness to gaming to online education. We have deep roots in online community (Jeff and Carole met when he was heading up community at E*TRADE and she was manager […]
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Next For Me CEO Jeff Tidwell is speaking at Tech Inclusion on Thursday, September 12th in San Francisco. It's the 5th Annual Tech Inclusion Conference and Career Fair, focusing on solutions to diversity and inclusion! The theme this year is “Equity. Empowerment. Allyship.” [embed]https://youtu.be/87An_v3sSKM[/embed] The talk will take head on: The Last 'ism: Age Diversity […]
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What Do You Think About Us?It’s so fun connecting with this community each week. What we really want to know is what do you think of Next For Me? LINK Face It: Your Social Media PresenceYou don’t have to ♡ your neighbor’s vacation photos to have a professional presence on social media. Start at LinkedIn […]
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This event has been postponed. We’ll update this page when it is rescheduled. Hacking HR is an international organization of HR and Tech evangelists passionate about the intersection of HR and tech, and the future of work. We believe that with Hacking HR we are powering the future of HR through engaging conversations and thoughtful, […]
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As we all seem to be putting off retirement, we’re looking online for career help, job listings and to build our personal brand. We know that social media isn’t just for narcissistic twenty-somethings to post selfies, it’s a place where we can showcase our work, discover the latest info about our field, and network. […]
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Market Report: New Housing OptionsJust published, our latest market report details how the realities of funding a mortgage or higher rents during longer lifespans has resulted in creative financial solutions. LINK Our Movement is GrowingHere are some events happening across the country meant to empower our generation with continuing work in supportive communities. On September 10th […]
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Next For Me CEO Jeff Tidwell was featured in the Experts in Aging Conversation Series from Silvernest, a homesharing platform for baby boomers and empty nesters. Boomers are evolving their post-50 lives through new work, a new purpose or new social contributions. Next For Me is an organization created to support older adults through this evolution, and […]
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A Next For Me Market Report This quarter, Next for Me partnered on a housing survey with Silvernest, an online home sharing platform that pairs boomers, retirees, empty nesters and other older adults with compatible housemates for long-term rent arrangements. Our survey was conducted with Next for Me and Silvernest subscribers in the United States […]
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This free webinar is being hosted by Amazing Community on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. You’ve heard and might have used the term future of work but have you paused to reflect on what it actually means? Is it a factory floor completely operated by robots? Or maybe it’s about brain implants orchestrated by Artificial Intelligence […]
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Mature Workforce Job Fair – We’re partnering with New York State Senator Robert Jackson from District 31 in Manhattan for our first ever New York event. Join us for an important discussion of bias in hiring for older workers, techniques and strategies to win the next job, and creative housing options. Join other mature job […]
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We’re teaming up with Stria News, Silvernest, Gap Year Podcast and the Canopy Club for a one-of-a-kind New York event: Culture, media, marketers and everyday people make assumptions and hold misconceptions about older people. This October, Next For Me, Stria and Silvernest are presenting a special evening that separates facts from fiction when it comes […]
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What We Learned in the MidwestLike a Rolling Stones reunion tour, we made it to three Ohio cities in one week hosting events along the way. With the topic “Too Young to be Done” the attendees jumped at the chance to discuss what’s next for them. LINK The Silicon Valley Longevity ProjectNext For Me is […]
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Next For Me hosts events across the country. We discuss the future of our 50+ generation. We cover work, finances, our communities and what’s next. It’s a great way to connect with people who are thinking about these things too. Last week we visited Ohio for 3 events in Hudson, Columbus and Dayton. We partnered […]
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Next for Me is proud to be a charter member of the Silicon Valley Longevity Project. Companies benefit from the wisdom, maturity, and knowledge of workers over 50, as well as our greater understanding of customer needs of our growing demographic. But few programs and policies exist to support us. Our mission is to create […]
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TRENDS for The CuriousThis week we published our premier issue of our TRENDS Newsletter. You can subscribe here. If you want to stay current with what’s happening with the large 50-65 demographic we think you’ll appreciate our latest initiative. The Next For Me consumer community informs our understanding of this evolving market — delivering actionable […]
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Welcome to the premier issue of the Next For Me TRENDS newsletter. If you signed up to stay current with what’s happening with the large 50-65 demographic we think you’ll appreciate our latest initiative. If you’re a marketer looking for a research partner with an intimate understanding of the market, you’ll want to get in touch […]
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Next Week: 3 Events in OhioNext For Me tours the country to understand what drives our generation. In our events we discuss what works for landing meaningful work, our communities and of course what’s next. Our hearts are heavy with the news from Dayton. With respect and sensitivity we’re heading to Ohio next week and […]
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by Ingrid Hart I see a room service ad on Craig’s List at a five-star hotel a few miles from my home. I’m searching for a position that offers a social connection. I’m weary of the isolation and sterility of working from home in front of a computer. I want physical movement, activity so I […]
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Prisoners of Pop Culture“The Advertising Contrarian” is Bob Hoffman’s weekly newsletter. It’s a lot of fun for anyone who has ever had to work near the often illogical world of advertising. This week he addresses advertising to anyone outside of the 18-34 demographic. Hoffman says “We are tethered to youth culture in a way that […]
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Bob Hoffman is the author of four Amazon #1 selling books about advertising. He is also one of the most sought-after international speakers on advertising and marketing. He is creator of the popular “The Ad Contrarian” blog, named one of the world’s most influential marketing and advertising blogs by Business Insider. In 2012 he was selected “Ad […]
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Many people feel that their career paths have been set in stone as they get older, but starting a business is still possible for people at mid-life. The new book, Never Too Old to Get Rich: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Starting a Business Mid-Life, offers practical guidance for the middle-aged person looking to launch a business. […]
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In just over two months, I’ll turn fifty, which is both exciting and terrifying in equal measure, because as absurd as it sounds I have been totally caught off guard without a plan for the next forty years. The way I see it, I have two choices … to hold on to and grieve for […]
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Here’s What’s TrendingHosting Teachers in Your Home Comes to California. Silvernest is expanding their program of matching teachers with empty nesters for affordable housing. AARP is wooing the 40-something woman with “The Girlfriend” a somewhat irreverent news site for young-er women. An update on GRIT, a curated newsletter that believes “Today, the new career path […]
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This article is by Rob and Terri Bogue co-authors of Extinguish Burnout: A Practical Guide to Prevention and Recovery. It’s an unfortunate fact of life that evolution has shaped us to be more concerned with the negatives that happen to us than the positives. If there’s a choice to worry about a lion hiding in the grass, […]
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Housing For Teachers Program Comes to California Teachers face a difficult financial situation. More often than not, their salaries do not allow them to live even close to the neighborhood in which they work. Silvernest and Teach for America (TFA) have partnered to demonstrate the value of homesharing for teachers and communities. If you are a homeowner […]
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Taking the Work Out of NetworkingKaren Wickre isn’t a “work the room kind of person.” In our interview the former Silicon Valley veteran lays out her low-pressure approach to building and keeping a network that counts. LINK Your Next Career is “All About the Network” “It’s all about the network. It’s always been about the network. 85 […]
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7 Insights About Ageism that May Surprise YouDiane Flynn at Reboot Accel has helped thousands of women relaunch careers. She attended the Ageist Conference and returned with these trends for workers over 50. Did you know that people with a sense of purpose tend to live 7.5 years longer? Or that connecting with other generations […]
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This article is by guest contributor Diane Flynn. She is the Cofounder and CEO of ReBoot Accel and has helped thousands of women relaunch careers and consults with companies on best practices for supporting gender diversity in the workplace. I had the opportunity to speak at the Ageist Conference last week in LA, a first-of-its-kind symposium to […]
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David Allen: A Continuous State of TransformationDavid has been in an ongoing state of transformation for the past 35 years. As the bestselling author of “Getting Things Done” (GTD) he took a leap four years ago and moved with his wife Kathryn to Amsterdam to start a new chapter. Part 1 of our interview. LINK […]
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My Community is Your Community Our members are at the heart of everything we do. Your support of Next For Me is a commitment to your journey for what’s next. We created My Community as a way for you to get more involved and to connect with us at Next For Me HQ. If you […]
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David Allen has been in an ongoing state of transformation for the past 35 years. As the bestselling author of ‘Getting Things Done (GTD) he took a leap four years ago and moved with his wife Kathryn to Amsterdam to start a new chapter. They radically changed how they ran their company and expanded the reach […]
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In this episode we catch up with Jeff Tidwell, who is the CEO and Co-Founder of Next For Me, a resource that “connects and inspires our generation to evolve our post-50 lives through new work, a new purpose, or a new social contribution.” Jeff shares his insights on the challenges and opportunities faced by the 50+ generation, the resources needed to overcome obstacles […]
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Support Next For Me with a One-time ContributionOur members are at the heart of everything we do. If you like our events, newsletters, and advocacy and would like to help power our programs please consider a contribution. LINK How Old Should the President be?Wherever you stand on the age debate for the 2020 election you’ll […]
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If you love Next For Me you probably know someone who would appreciate our reporting and events on the state of our 50+ lives. Next For Me is the brand American consumers have discovered as the leading resource for new work and purpose. Fill out the form below and we’ll send your friend an invitation. […]
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Next For Me Events, Coming to a Town Near YouOur summer and fall lineup of events is jam-packed with diverse voices on working and financial health over 50. These events are fun, engaging, and eye-opening. Hint: You’ll talk as much as listen. Join or host an event. LINK A Unique Partnership Matches Teachers with Homesharing […]
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Teach For America Colorado, City Year Miami, Encore.org and Silvernest partner to bring affordable housing to educators in Denver through homesharing tech platform Silvernest has been a Next For Me partner from our beginning. We believe in their mission to reinvent housing options for empty nest homeowners and adults looking for a rental with a […]
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We were introduced to this book recently which seems to have gotten ahead of many of the topics we discuss at Next For Me. The authors dig into the implications of living longer. With the gift comes new opportunities and a call to rethink life stages, our financial lives and endurance, and the transformation from […]
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We’re teaming up with Retirepreneur for our first ever event series in Ohio. We’ll be Dayton on Thursday, August 15, 2019. Along with partners The Entrepreneurs Center, Silvernest and New Retirement we are hosting an evening of conversation around the topic “Too Young to Be Done: What’s Next for You?“ Longevity advances have graced us […]
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We’re teaming up with Retirepreneur for our first ever event series in Ohio. We’ll be Columbus on Wednesday, August 14, 2019. Along with partners Silvernest and New Retirement we are hosting an evening of conversation around the topic “Too Young to Be Done: What’s Next for You?“ Longevity advances have graced us with a vibrant […]
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We’re teaming up with Retirepreneur for our first ever event series in Ohio, beginning in Hudson, Ohio on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. Along with partners Silvernest we are hosting an evening of conversation around the topic “Too Young to Be Done: What’s Next for You?“ Longevity advances have graced us with a vibrant new talent pool […]
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SURVEY: Your House and Your FutureDo you rent or own? What’s the payoff date on your mortgage? Our latest confidential survey is getting to the bottom of your future housing plans. You could win a $50 Amazon Gift Card. LINK Since We’re Living Much Longer, Some Restructuring is in OrderIn the book The 100-Year Life, […]
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From time to time we survey our readers to learn more about the topics that are helpful to you as you plan your next chapter. In this confidential survey, we’d like to better understand your choices around home ownership. One participant will be chosen at random to receive a $50 Amazon Gift Card. We appreciate […]
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Sandra Hughes, Founder of Life Reinvented, has published a new guide for those in transition with the goal of creating a company of their own. Hughes covers these topics: Navigate the transition from employee to entrepreneur with confidence. Become clear on your market and competition. Become clear on your market and competition. Learn how to network […]
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Come Together, Right NowGet togethers with people you can relate to is something we love to organize at Next For Me. We’re headed to Columbus, New York, Los Angeles and Phoenix. Our readers are planning more intimate events in their homes. Find out more about Next For Me Events. LINK Here’s What’s Trending for Late […]
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Does Everybody Need a Coach Now? Nancy Branka hired an executive coach who specialized in helping people transition into that second or third career act. She says it was worth it and her coach propelled her further than she would have gone on her own. LINK FAIR Health Demystifies Healthcare CostsNo matter what plan you’re […]
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Over the past month we surveyed Next For Me readers on the issues of financial health and readiness. It’s an uncomfortable topic for many, but the anonymous nature of the survey have allowed people to open up about the topic. Here are the top level results that caught our attention to date. 93% of respondents […]
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Last summer during my college reunion, my friends and I perused the schedule of seminars offered each morning and decided to attend one called, “Supercharge Your Career.” I thought this was terribly amusing. After all, as 60-somethings, our careers were pretty much over–at least according to traditional norms. Because the reunion weekend hosted all graduation […]
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The world of healthcare is enough to give anyone a headache. Clear information on pricing and plan decision-making is hard to come by. This is where FAIR Health comes in. The nonprofit has found a logical way to gather and present information vital to today’s healthcare consumer. FAIR Health’s estimates are based on the collection […]
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In today’s episode, Debbie interviews Jeff Tidwell, a 35-year digital veteran who has worked with big brands like eTrade and WebMD as well as with numerous startups on product, community, marketing and user experience strategies. He’s lived and worked in New York, San Francisco and LA. About two years ago, as he approached 60, he […]
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Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad “Keep Going“, the new book from Austin Kleon is a set of uplifting strategies to march on against all the odds. Tomorrow’s another day. Another day to go at your dreams all over again. LINK Taking the Work Out of NetworkingKaren Wickre’s latest […]
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Silicon Valley veteran Karen Wickre is the former Editorial Director at Twitter, where she landed after a decade-long career at Google. An advisor to startups and a lifelong information seeker, she is a member of the Board of Visitors for the John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships at Stanford University, and serves on the boards of […]
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If you’ve read the bestselling “Steal Like an Artist” by Austin Kleon you’ll know what a positive inspiration he can be. He has a way of breaking down the work of living a creative life into simple, easy-to-accomplish ways. His writing is peppered with his whimsical cartoons, newspaper “blackout poems”, and quotes from creative types […]
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Here at Next for Me we noted how starting your own business can certainly be a scary prospect – the uncertainty that comes with being an entrepreneur can be a little daunting. This concern is especially amplified for people over the age of 50, an age where financial security starts to matter more than ever. […]
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Our New Trends NewsletterWhether you’re always ahead of the curve or you’re just dying to know what’s next, you’ll find our new occasional TRENDS Newsletter required reading. Sign up and get ahead of the zeitgeist. LINK Passive Income Ideas to Boost Your Retirement Income The writers at New Retirement have created a list of considerations […]
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Get ahead of what’s next for our generation by subscribing to our new TRENDS Newsletter. We go deep with the 50+ crowd. What you’re buying, investing in, watching and thinking about. Photo by rawpixel.com from Pexels
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Thanks to Kathleen Coxwell at New Retirement for this article where she outlines different approaches to passive income streams. She says that in retirement we are trying to maximize the time we spend on leisure activities while minimizing work or burdensome endeavors. You can generate passive income from savings, your other assets or even with […]
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A Millenial, a Gen-Xer, and a Few Boomers on What’s Next“I’ve never really known anyone that went 25, 30 years in a career. That was our parents’ generation. It ended. We were the first generation that approached work differently.” LINK Financial Health and Readiness SurveyWe’re asking our readers about their choices for insurance and banking. […]
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How you are represented online is a vital component to your professional success. That should begin at LinkedIn. This presentation from LinkedIn Marketing Solutions will guide you to making simple and impactful updates to your profile. You’ll learn: Develop: A stellar LinkedIn profile with skills and accomplishments that represent you, what you stand for and […]
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From time to time we survey our readers to learn more about the topics that are helpful to you as you plan your next chapter. In this confidential survey, we’d like to better understand your choices around insurance and banking. One participant will be chosen at random to receive a $50 Amazon Gift Card. We […]
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When we hosted our first Next For Me Meetup last year we had a 23 year old, a 42 year old, a 63 year old and a 65 year old. We didn’t tell them too much in advance and introduced topics and just let them go. We’re conducting the get-togethers across the country to understand […]
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Companionship Keeps You HealthySilvernest, the roommate matching service for empty-nesters, shared this article on the many benefits of companionship. You’ll stay smarter, eat better, and be more active. LINK The Unspoken Bias in TechWe know that tech is obsessed with youth. Did you also know that being a woman in tech with family obligations is […]
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We hear in the news and during conversations with friends about companionship and how important it is in our older years. Sure, it’s great to have conversations with your new housemate or friend over morning breakfast, but what else does companionship do? Companionship Keeps You Smart! Okay, it may not make you a genius, but […]
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Maren Thomas Bannon is an investor in female led startup companies. She writes about venture capital on Forbes. Her recent story details the bias of both age and gender in tech companies. The data says ageism starts young in tech There’s no getting past the fact that tech is a young industry. Studies show that age […]
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The Unique Considerations for Your Job Search After 50Reinvention career coach John Tarnoff discusses the realities that you may want to consider when looking for a new job. Hint: Your network matters more than ever. LINK A New Orleans Singer Found Her Career BalanceAs we head to New Orleans this week we revisit our interview […]
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We always appreciate the advice from John Tarnoff, author of Boomer Reinvention: How to Create Your Dream Career Over 50. In his latest post he guides post 50 workers to keep these things in mind. Your resume won’t get you hired. The sheer number of resumes and artificial intelligence used are working against you. Cultivate […]
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Lori Bitter Discusses “The Business of Aging”Lori Bitter has great insight into the evolution of our generation. Her research exposes the realities of our saving habits, the differences with GenX and Millennials, and plenty of hope. LINK In part 2 of our interview Lori discusses intergenerational mentoring, technology for older workers, the aftershocks of the […]
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Next For Me has been lumped into something called “The Longevity Economy,” a reference to a book by Joseph Coghlin, founder and director of the MIT Media Lab. The term refers to the business opportunities in addressing the aging population, worth about $8 trillion in the United States alone and climbing. We’ll be joining other […]
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Lori Bitter joined us for an interview recently and opened our eyes to the unique phases of the 50-65+ market. It may not be what you think. She brings a researcher’s instincts to understanding our unpredictable generation. Through her firm The Business of Aging, she provides strategic consulting, research and development for companies seeking to engage […]
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Next For Me CEO and Co-founder Jeff Tidwell sat down with Mule Design to discuss the issues facing 50+ workers. In the wide-ranging discussion, they cover our mind-set for persevering in our careers, the financial realities of millions of Americans confronting the ideas of retirement, AARP, stereotypes, ageism in the workplace and plenty of laughs. […]
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Modern Workplace Tools: SlackYou’ve told us that staying current with modern workplace tools is vital to compete in today’s workplace. We’re offering some recommendations to get started. With Slack you can organize your work by team or project using channels. LINK Modern Workplace Tools: Google DocsWith Google Docs, you can create and edit text documents […]
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You’ve told us that staying current with modern workplace tools is vital to compete in today’s workplace. We gathered some great “getting started” videos and tutorials of our favorite tools as well as a simple course to learn Zoom. We’re partnering with Age Without Borders, and Startup Decoder to build out courses and video guides […]
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You’ve told us that staying current with modern workplace tools is vital to compete in today’s workplace. We gathered some great “getting started” videos of our favorite tools as well as a simple course to learn Zoom. We’re partnering with Age Without Borders, and Startup Decoder to build out courses and video guides around topics […]
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Women Returning to the Workforce in Record NumbersRecovering losses from the financial collapse of 2007 are among the reasons many women are returning to the workforce after decades of being out of the market. After some adjustment and tap dancing around age and gender bias, some are thriving in their new roles. LINK Avoiding the […]
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Our new friend Carole Evans invited us to be on a panel at The Forum on Workplace Inclusion. The forum has been held for 16 years by the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis. The topic we’ll be speaking on is “Facing and Embracing the New Longevity.” Evans is the President Emeritus and founder of Working Mother […]
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Women who have been out of the workforce for decades are returning to new careers in record numbers. Some have sent their kids off to college, some are still catching up after the financial collapse of 2007, some are now divorced financing their future alone, and some just want to stay relevant in their next […]
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We met up at our temporary San Francisco office last week for an intimate conversation on work after 50. Contributor Nancy Branka opened the discussion to what many find as a road block to fitting into the modern workplace “mind-set”, which she covered in her story last week on learning new workplace tools. Below is […]
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The Easiest Way to Learn New Tech Tools – Do modern workplace tools confound you? Slack, Google’s G Suite and the rest. Nancy Branka from Startup Decoder offers some tips to slow down, talk back to yourself, learn some shortcuts, and always “Google it.” Get up to date and never feel out of touch. LINK […]
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We know that Next For Me’s audience has plenty to say about the needs and aspirations of our generation. Marketers have come to us to help them understand this vital audience. To add to our expertise, we’re delighted to announce that we’ve entered into a strategic partnership with Say What Consumer Research founded by Deb […]
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Do you harbor a little stress around using the newest tech tools at work? The solution is to take a Slack class, right? Or should you start with GSuite? While that’s a good plan, the easiest place to start may not be a class at all. Instead, tech meta-learning is a shortcut to handle any […]
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Next For Me is a new resource that connects and inspires our generation to evolve post-50 life through new work, a new purpose or a new social contribution. Mid-Career Crisis: Should You Cope or Quit? We may all be confronting our professional state of affairs around 40-50. Keiran Setiya, author of “Midlife: A Philosophical Guide,” […]
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Kieran Setiya has had an enviable career in academia. He is a tenured professor at a prestigious university, an author, and his self-help book, Midlife: A Philosophical Guide is the foundation for his recent article in the Harvard Business Review “Facing Your Mid-Career Crisis: Should You Cope or Quit?” Setiya found himself wondering if the routine of […]
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Next For Me is a new resource that connects and inspires our generation to evolve post-50 life through new work, a new purpose or a new social contribution. Bridging the Gap with Workplace Mentoring As roles shift in the workplace, Boomer workers as well as their GenX and Millenial counterparts benefit from effective knowledge sharing. […]
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We’ve updated our Job Guide for 50+ job hunters Assembled from our series of articles by David Perlman, an executive recruiter and career coach, on looking for a job after 50. Now available as a single downloadable PDF document to kickstart your next career search. To download the full guide click here. To read and share […]
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In our market report Understanding the 50+ Worker, we highlighted some of the conversations from our Los Angeles Meetup, where we talked with Millenials and Boomers about their experience with mentoring. There’s a real need for knowledge share and a real opportunity for learning, for both younger and older workers. “We don’t know where to […]
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We’re heading to Austin as co-hosts of our first ever event in the lively city. South by Southwest is an annual conference that showcases film, music and interactive trendsetters. Check out our event and some other sessions we’re hoping to catch. Friday March 8, Fairmont Hotel, Violet Room 50 & Up Meetup We were invited […]
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7 Podcasts to Help You Plan Your Next Act To properly plan a career change, a jump into entrepreneurship, or to make a post-retirement plan, you need to do a bit of research. These podcasts will help give you some perspective and inspiration for planning your next act, from learning to network to starting your […]
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To properly plan a career change, a jump into entrepreneurship, or to make a post-retirement plan, you need to do a bit of research. But those of us who are juggling family, multiple work projects, and other responsibilities may find it challenging to find the time (and quiet) to research and read. We recommend these […]
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The Curious Tourist – Over 50 in a Startup Nancy Branka is the founder of Startup Decoder, which offers resources on startup employment for those over 45. She headed up content for an early-stage startup for four years and learned a lot about how intergenerational teams can work together. Link An Upbeat Outlook Our generation […]
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I recently left work at an early stage startup, which was certainly the most interesting and intense four years of my career. As a fifty-something in a company of twenty- and thirty-somethings, I was like a tourist in another country, sometimes feeling quite “foreign,” even while totally intrigued. Early on at the job, I remember […]
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Understanding the 50+ Worker After a year of in-depth conversations with all of you, the 50+ worker, we’ve published our first market report. The document covers top-of-mind issues for our generation: the relentless march of ageism in the workplace, our imperative to continue contributing, concerns of financial continuity, the challenge to learn new skills, entrepreneurial […]
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Chris Farrell is senior economics contributor at Marketplace, American Public Media’s nationally syndicated public radio business and economic programs. He is economics commentator for Minnesota Public Radio and host of its series, Conversations on the Creative Economy. An award-winning journalist, Chris is a columnist for PBS Next Avenue and the Star Tribune. He has written […]
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Welcome back. Is everybody warm? Thanks for all the sharing love you gave us last week. It worked. There’s a new batch of Next For Me readers and enthusiasts. If you find our newsletter valuable, please forward it to your friends. Age Bias in Recruitment Ashley Mercier, a Media Solutions Manager at LinkedIn, wrote an […]
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Almost everyone in the recruitment space knows age bias and discrimination have been hot button topics in recent months. Just two weeks ago, WSJ published an in-depth article about a class-action lawsuit (filed in April 2016) against Big 4 accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers, in which the plaintiff (aged 40+) alleges he was denied employment, due to “systemic […]
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Welcome to the Next For Me Weekly Newsletter for January 30th, 2019. Next For Us Our newsletter delivers the latest news that inspires our post-50 generation with new work and a new purpose. In our free weekly updates we discuss work, lifestyle, finance, education and our communities. Find us at NextForMe.com If there’s anything we’ve […]
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We would love to learn more about what’s Next for You and what kinds of topics you’re interested in. Take our survey and help us better tailor the content of our articles and our in-person discussions. How can we help you as you transition to your next phase? One participant will be chosen at random […]
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Welcome Back This year we’re committed to keeping you up to date on the latest workplace tools. We’re starting with Slack, the “hub for teamwork.” To keep it friendly, we’ve created our own channel so you can give it a spin. Jump on the Next For Me Slack Channel. Did you hesitate to participate in […]
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We asked “Does anybody else think the Facebook challenge “How hard did aging hit you?” is ageist?” View this post on Instagram When time and hair product are on your side (swipe right) #10YearChallenge A post shared by Ryan Seacrest (@ryanseacrest) on Jan 14, 2019 at 5:24am PST Here are a few responses: […]
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Ageist founder David Stewart published a look inside the hiring practices of HR departments, interviewing leaders having 10-25 years of experience. While those interviewed admitted there was some age discrimination in hiring, often the issues have more to do with relational qualities than skill set or outright ageism. Is the candidate someone people want to be […]
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During our event in Washington DC the attendees broke into groups after the featured speakers. Each group had a topic they explored around the theme of “Changing It Up: Raising Awareness of Our Aging Society.” One group explored “Digital Communications.” As there were attendees from organizations supporting awareness of aging communities, one recurring theme was […]
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Welcome Back We know that staying relevant in the workplace takes a lot of work. The latest tools and skills seem to change every week. This year we’re committed to keeping you up to date. We’re starting with Slack, the “hub for teamwork.” To keep it friendly we’ve created our own channel so you can […]
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We’ve heard from our community that you want to learn more about the new technologies that are driving businesses today. One of these tools is Slack, an asynchronous collaboration tool that lets you manage existing projects, plan new initiatives, and share your work with other members of your team. Slack is used by teams […]
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This guide was originally published by Bankrate and written by Madison Blancaflor According to Airbnb, the number of experiences hosted by people 60 years and older has grown by nearly 1,100 percent over the past year. In fact, the United States tops Airbnb’s list of countries with the most hosts in that age group. Retiring (and […]
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Welcome Back — Clare Martorana is with the US Digital Service where she is working to modernize va.gov. She urges us to be open to new technologies and lifelong learning. Read her story. Speaking of technology, the new year is as good a time as any to try what’s new in the workplace. Slack is […]
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Clare Martorana is a digital service expert at the United States Digital Service, in Washington, D.C. Clare is detailed to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs focused on the agency’s Digital Modernization efforts. Previously she served as president of Everyday Health after a 12 year career as senior vice president, general manager and editor-at-large at WebMD. […]
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Welcome Back We start the year off with a visit to one of our intimate events held in a cozy home in Madison, Wisconsin. The conversation naturally lead to how informal communities can make our transitions a lot easier. So, let’s get together! We’re busy planning this year’s event schedule. Want to join in? Come […]
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ProPublica stands out as one of those news organization that still has the resources and commitment to investigative reporting. We covered their deep reporting with Mother Jones on systematic replacement of older workers at IBM last year. Following on that thread they have published “If You’re Over 50, Chances Are the Decision to Leave a […]
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Before the holiday season consumed us, Next For Me friend Shilpa S. hosted an intimate gathering at her home in Madison, Wisconsin to discuss the topics near and dear to our hearts. Work, finance and community. Eight people ranging in age from their mid-forties to mid-seventies met around Shilpa’s dining table and the conversation was […]
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About Breakthroughs. On each episode of BREAKTHROUGHS with Jordan Murphy, I will be talking with friends, family, colleagues and even complete strangers and listening to their stories about breakthroughs and how they navigate them. Hope you will join me on this journey. Feel free to subscribe and share your feedback. And if you’re really moved […]
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As the workforce ages and transitions to the next career phase, they’re looking for new ways to network, find job leads, and build a personal brand that truly reflects their interests and expertise. If you’re ready to put yourself out there, but don’t know where to start, we’ve put together a guide for finding the […]
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Welcome Back To celebrate the past year of transitions and transformations we gathered some of our favorite interviews. A singer founded a business that gives her time for performing. Link A publishing executive faced a year of loss and then rose from the grief to start a private consulting practice. Link And, a former hotelier […]
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Welcome Back Have you considered phasing out of your career and into retirement? Donna Kastner at Retirepreneur covers the idea of Phased Retirement. Tonight we’re very excited to be hosting an event in Washington DC. We’re talking about work, finances, our communities, and what’s next. Come to a Next For Me Event. And please, if […]
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Donna Kastner at Retirepreneur covers the trend of phased retirement in her latest video update. It’s a trend that’s catching on with companies who are looking to retain their workforce and to accommodate workers who are looking for ways to ease their way out of the workforce and into retirement. From CNBC: How to gauge […]
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Briefs: Reverse Mortgage considerations from Squared Away Blog Americans Top 3 Retirement Planning Regrets Christie Brinkley on Ageism in Modeling Home Equity Offers Big Boost to Retirees From the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College’s Squared Away Blog. “Financial Behavior: Work, Save, Retire” Retirees’ primary sources of income are the usual suspects: Social Security and […]
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Welcome Back This week we’re in Madison, Wisconsin and next week in Washington DC. We’re talking about work, finances, our communities, and what’s next. Join us. You’ll want to read how Elizabeth White ended up being 55, unemployed, and faking normal. Her turnaround is an inspiration. New This Week [wp_show_posts id=”1965″] Last Week [wp_show_posts id=”1947″] […]
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Elizabeth White chronicles her high-wire financial survival in her book “55, Unemployed and Faking Normal.” With all the right credentials, work history, and education her plight came as much a surprise to her as to her professional colleagues. She observed the security she was accustomed to suddenly disappear. Her story resonates with many of our […]
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Welcome Back Just in time for your reinvention. “Taking the Work Out of Networking: An Introvert’s Guide to Making Connections that Count” by Karen Wickre. Read all about it. If you’d like to host an event we make it easy. Host or Attend a Next For Me Event New This Week [wp_show_posts id=”1947″] Last Week […]
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We’re headed to Madison, Wisconsin for an intimate evening of conversation about creating awareness of our 50+ generation, work, finances and what’s next. Join us on December 5th, 2018 from 6-8 pm with a group of Madison locals. If you’d like to attend please use the form below. Attendance is limited, so sign up soon. Our […]
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Forbes Series “Starting Next For Me” by Next For Me founder Jeff Tidwell. Over 50 articles on the experience of starting the company.
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Chris Farrell from Next Avenue interviewed Next For Me founder Jeff Tidwell after a breakout session at Encore.org’s recent conference. On the topic of “Business Entrepreneurs Blending With Social Entrepreneurs” Farrell wrote: Then there’s Jeff Tidwell, 59, who is also a social entrepreneur. The high-tech veteran has worked in Silicon Valley and New York for […]
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Have you ever caught up with a friend after years of being apart and everything falls into place and it’s as though no time had passed between you? Nothing feels better than the love and understanding of an old friend. The nature of our friendships is really interesting because they rank after our romantic partners, […]
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In my former career as a psychotherapist and now as an executive coach, I have worked with hundreds of men and women in various stages of midlife transition, reinvention and sometimes “crisis.” Over time, I began to notice patterns in which of my clients were able to navigate transitions, make the necessary changes and thrive […]
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Welcome Back We hope you’re finding a little peace as the holiday season commences. We’ve got three guest authors this week writing about home-based businesses, how measuring success can evolve over time, and what’s new in wellness programs at work. Next For Me Events. We host both informal local gatherings, and public events across the […]
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We all view wellness differently. It makes perfect sense considering that we’re each unique individuals. I witness how these differences show up in students that I teach at Golden Gate University. During the first class, I invite them to brainstorm workplace wellness options that they’ve experienced, or would like to experience. Depending on each student’s […]
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One of the perks of getting older is that your metrics for success change. But like so many things in this new mid-life period of reinvention, it may take time to understand and to appreciate what’s good about that. In my previous life, writing and publishing a book – as a way to capture and […]
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The scariest part of a home-based business is… a home based business. Making the transition from a more corporate commuting lifestyle to working from home may feel like stepping into the void. Almost 2,000 people have viewed my post of this NYT article on my LinkedIn. As we move towards a more free-lance and flexible […]
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Welcome Back We’re attending Encore.org’s 20th Anniversary Summit. A super positive organization working for intergenerational connections. We can get behind that mission. Want to attend a Next For Me Event? We host both informal local gatherings, and public events happening across the country. Our next public event is in Washington DC on December 12th. If […]
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We are thrilled to be attending Encore.org’s 20th Anniversary Summit. Encore has been on the frontline of intergenerational connections through their programs in the US and across the globe. In their words Encore.org is a innovation hub tapping the talent of people 50+ as a force for good. Find your purpose after 50 Stand up and show […]
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We’re headed to Washington DC for our first east coast event. Along with partners Silvernest and Stria, we are hosting an evening of conversation about creating awareness of our generation. In Stria’s first State of the Longevity Market Survey, readers (who are all professionals working in aging or the longevity market) said that the most important […]
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As the workforce ages and transitions to the next career phase, they’re looking for new ways to network, find job leads, and build a personal brand that truly reflects their interests and expertise. Social media is where they can showcase their work, discover the latest info about their field, and connect with others. […]
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Ingrid Hart facilitates classes and workshops on midlife renewal. She is the author of “My Year In California ~ A Journey Toward Midlife Renewal.” Here, Hart chronicles her experience in creating a ceremony to mark the transition from one life-stage to the next at one of her workshops. “Give yourselves a big round of applause,” […]
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Next For Me is proud to work with leaders in HR, training, career development, and entrepreneurial communities. We partner with these organizations for our events, research and published works. Find out more about partnering with us. We’re proud members of the Encore Network, a coalition of encore leaders and organizations that provides resources, visibility and […]
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Welcome Back We hope you survived the Midterms and are ready to get back to work at whatever it is that’s next for you. Our Fall Survey is live. We’re asking about what matters to you and what kind of events are a fit. Take the survey and you could win big! New This Week […]
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The word dinosaur has so much ill will around it when discussing older workers. It’s offensive and implies a lot more than age (think sluggish and simpleminded). The term is off, for sure, but the ideas behind it should be considered. Forbes contributor Robin Ryan wrote recently about the need for Boomer workers to stay […]
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There was no beating around the bush in a New York Times interview with Senator Diane Feinstein by Adam Nagourney and Inyoung Kang. They asked Feinstein some straightforward questions about age as she is running for what many consider her final term at 85 years old. Q. Do you think President Trump’s attacks on you as doddering are ageist? A. He’ll […]
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Gen2Gen is Encore.org’s campaign to mobilize 1 million adults 50+ to stand up for — and with — young people today. By bringing the generations together, Gen2Gen is working to realize the potential of longer lives, the potential of every child, and the power of older and younger generations working side by side for change. […]
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Welcome Back Our Fall Survey is live. We’re asking what matters to you and what kind of events are a fit. Take the survey. Next For Me Events are informal in-home events, and public events happening across the country. If you’d like to host an event we make it easy with a how-to guidebook and […]
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We’re working hard to bring you information, resources and events that matter to you. Whether you’re looking to start a new career, boost your retirement savings, or simply find a social outlet with others who are looking past 50, we want to make the most of your time with us. As well as finding out […]
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We met Donna Kastner recently. She’s the founder of Retirepreneur: We’re a collaborative community for forward thinking executives in their 50s and 60s. We’re striving for a smooth segue from full-time job to part-time consulting and a more satisfying encore chapter that’s designed and lived on our terms. While we’re not all executives, there […]
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As the workforce ages and transitions to the next career phase, they’re looking for new ways to network, find job leads, and build a personal brand that truly reflects their interests and expertise. Social media is where they can showcase their work, discover the latest info about their field, and connect with others in their […]
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Welcome Back We’re basking in the afterglow of an exciting event in San Francisco this week. With a great lineup of speakers and co-hosts, the conversations about work and financial health were lively. These topics matter to us. Next For Me Events are informal gatherings and public events happening across the country. If you’d like […]
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Welcome Back If you have dreams of owning your own business, this might be the right time in life for that. Of course, it’s daunting – Doug Freeman wrote this article to help in Committing to Your Venture. Now that you’re putting yourself out there, what will people find out about you online? Carole McManus […]
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As the aging population puts off retirement, they’re looking online for career help, for job listings, and to build their personal brand. They know that social media isn’t just for narcissistic twenty-somethings to post selfies, it’s a place where they can showcase their work, discover the latest info about their field, and network (31% of […]
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[An excerpt from Workarounds: 50+ insider tactics for age 50+ entrepreneurs] If you’re serious about building a successful business, I’m convinced that you need to be all-in. Your work is not a sideline, side job, gig, second job, moonlighting work, leisure pursuit or side hustle. You’ve decided to use your years of experience, skills, knowledge […]
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Welcome Back If you find the information in this newsletter useful, please forward it to your friends. Every share makes a difference. Thanks! Next For Me Events are happening across the country. We’re talking about work, financial wellness, our communities, and what’s next. Join us in San Francisco (October 23rd), Washington DC (December 12th), Phoenix […]
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It’s time for companies to end the obsession with millennials and hire older workers with skills and expertise In an Opinion piece on MarketWatch Kelly Palmer, the former Chief Learning Officer at LinkedIn, published a manifesto that calls out companies obsessed with youth. A study by Visier Insights found that “Gen Xers in tech are being hired […]
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Welcome Back In Part 3 of our interview with John Tarnoff, a “reinvention career coach”, he discusses the importance of keeping an active network. If you are looking for what’s next, what will someone find when they do a search for you on social media? Carole McManus begins her series on “Building Your Brand on […]
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Forget the stereotype of the tech-phobic elder calling their adult children from their flip phone for help with their AOL account. Now 82% of Baby Boomers have at least one social media account, with Facebook being the most popular with the over-50 set. Boomers spend an average of 27 hours a week online, which is […]
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This article was originally published on New Retirement by Kathleen Coxwell. According to a report by NerdWallet, in 2018 84% of people made financial resolutions. If you are among these planners, but haven’t quite achieved your goals, it’s not too late. And, it can even be relatively easy! September, October, November, December… You still have […]
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Following is part 3 of an interview Next For Me’s Jeff Tidwell had with John Tarnoff. John came out of the entertainment industry where they ‘eat their young” as he says, and decided to get a degree in psychology and see how he could help people who were looking at reinvention after 50, specifically as it […]
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We convened our first public event in San Francisco on October 23, 2018. We enjoyed a luxe setting thanks to our partner WowFifty and the amazing team at Werqwise. Along with partners Sivernest, Age Without Borders, and New Retirement we had a fascinating cross section of companies working in what seems to be an exploding […]
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Welcome Back In Part 2 of our interview with John Tarnoff, a “reinvention career coach”, he discusses looking inside and how to start taking matters into your own hands. Your next job might be a happy surprise. Also this week, Karen Wickre joined us by video at our event in Denver last week. Her book […]
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Following is part 2 of an interview Next For Me’s Jeff Tidwell had with John Tarnoff. John came out of the entertainment industry where they ‘eat their young” as he says, and decided to get a degree in psychology and see how he could help people who were looking at reinvention after 50, specifically as it […]
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Welcome Back John Tarnoff came from the entertainment industry where they “eat their young” today he is a career coach focused on over 50 reinvention. Read Part 1 of our interview with him. While you’re in a career change mood download our Over 50 Job Guide. This week we’re in Denver for our first public […]
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Following is part 1 of an interview Next For Me’s Jeff Tidwell had with John Tarnoff. John came out of the entertainment industry where they ‘eat their young” as he says, and decided to get a degree in psychology and see how he could help people who were looking at reinvention after 50, specifically as […]
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Welcome Back We are stuck with antiquated terms for life stages. If we’re living 20+ years longer what should we call that period between working and old? Not to worry, especially if it’s time to get back to work. Check out our Over 50 Job Guide – This week we cover negotiating a job offer. […]
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In the great quest to name our generation we’ve covered those who are still active and accept the term “perennials“, but maybe it’s not that easy. The word old seems to rub Boomers the wrong way. Many in their 60s and 70s simply don’t consider themselves “old” as they continue to live productive, active lives. Some try […]
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Welcome Back If you’re thinking about a new job, we’ve got you covered. Our Over 50 Job Guide visits the world of recruiters. Also: Career Switchers – Don’t Wait to be Chosen. We’re giving away a Next For Me package worth $492. A resume coaching session, a year of financial planning tools and MORE. Enter […]
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Dr. Dawn Graham is the Career Director for Wharton’s Executive MBAs, a Licensed Psychologist, former Corporate Recruiter, and Host of the national radio show “Career Talk” on Sirius XM 132. Her weekly podcast provides the best career tips and advice from Dr. Dawn and her expert guests. Whether you’re in a job search or want […]
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Next For Me, along with Silvernest and Age Without Borders, is hosting our first public event in Denver on September 20th, 2018. 120 Million Americans are over 50. We’re living much longer. 50% of us are not prepared for retirement or what comes next. Join us for an evening of discussion and talks by leaders in […]
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Welcome Back To share the news about Next For Me we’re giving away a professional and financial makeover worth $492. Enter To Win Also this week: Pod-living with friends can change your financial and mental well-being. Then, catch up on Part 4 of our Over 50 Job Guide: The Interview. Next For Me Events are […]
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Neale Godfrey, a financial literacy expert, begins her article in Kiplinger, with a dose of reality. Are you sick and tired of having financial pundits yell at you about not saving enough for retirement? I am. They scare retirees into believing that because the average person has not saved enough, that they are doomed to […]
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Welcome Back How old you think you are could have a significant impact on your health and well-being. New research finds the science behind age perception. Also this week: A 51 year old creative professional is shown the door and she takes her wisdom and experience with her. Then, catch up on Part 3 of […]
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David Robson in BBC Future writes about the fact that most people feel younger or older than they really are – and this ‘subjective age’ has a big effect on their physical and mental health. The number of years that have passed since you first entered the world is an unchangeable fact. But everyday experience […]
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The truth about being made redundant as a female creative in your fifties Older women in adland, with their wealth of talent and experience, are a valuable commodity that agencies overlook at their peril. You won’t want to discount Madeleine Morris. In ‘Campaign’ from London she writes her personal account in the advertising industry as […]
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Welcome Back Have you started editing your group of friends? Researchers at Stanford have noticed the trend for 55-65 year olds. Maybe it’s Facebook or maybe it’s less patience. Also this week: We’re headed to Denver for our first public event and catch up on Part 2 of our Over 50 Job Guide. Next For […]
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Today’s 55-to-64-year-olds are less socially engaged than people the same age 20 years ago. Researchers want to know why. In the Wall Street Journal Clare Ansberry follows the research to see why we aren’t more socially active during a very specific age range. The story follows research from the Stanford Center on Longevity. It reports […]
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Welcome Back It’s not news that advertisers are obsessed with youth. We say “Not so fast!” There’s a new push to appeal to 50+ consumers. We’ve got the spending power after all. Also, job opportunities for boomers are growing, poverty is a silent pain for many and bankruptcy spikes. Next For Me Events are transformational. […]
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In Adweek Lauren Crichton reports on the absolute lack of advertising to the 50+ market. Advertisers have long believed that the path to long-term loyalty from consumers is to grab them early. This thinking ignores that 50% of consumer spending is controlled by people over 50. Crichton writes: The opportunity is enormous: a vast audience […]
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Boomers’ Employment Options Improving Kim Blanton on Squared Away Blog reports some promising news for boomers in the workforce. According to a recent study, only 4 percent of people in their early 50s who find a new job are moving into what the researchers label as “old-person jobs” – that is, jobs in occupations that disproportionately employ […]
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Welcome Back This week find out how “Women Rule”, at least in many professions. That’s why there is a movement to keep them in the workforce longer. Also, awkward interviews, older populations – fewer babies, gen2gen fun, and keeping your network fresh. Next For Me Events are transformational. We discuss work, our communities, and of […]
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We’re fans of the great work Encore.org does in creating an “innovation hub tapping the talent of people 50+ as a force for good.” What’s not to love? So, we were honored and surprised when we saw that they included Next For Me in their Encore Network “New and Longstanding Programs Support Encore Transitions”. The Encore Network […]
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This article was originally published by Jo Weech on LinkedIn. I recently volunteered to review resumes at a job fair for those who are “50+”. The first thing that disturbed me were the plethora of tables devoted to pet sitting, senior caregiving, entry-level hotel positions, porta-potty companies, and the like. I was actually surprised that someone […]
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Published in the Knowledge@Wharton publication from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. In this opinion piece, researchers Amy Lui Abel and Diane Lim of The Conference Board explain why demographic and economic trends provide an opportunity for older women to expand their role in the labor market. Several female-dominated occupations — especially in health […]
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In a Special Report in Axios Steve LeVine, and Harry Stevens report on “The aging, childless future.” The population is aging but not growing and that leaves a looming crisis for care as we age. The turnaround on all continents except Africa means supporting an increasing number of retired people with many fewer workers, and confronts the world […]
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Mario Villanueva interviewed Next For Me founder Jeff Tidwell on where Next For Me is headed in the next year, being a mentor, and what being a gay person has been like in his professional life. me! StartOut connects and educates LGBTQ entrepreneurs to empower great leaders and businesses. Our goal is create jobs and prosperity […]
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On CNBC Julie Halpert covers the techniques experts suggest for making the best impression when navigating the new world of work with decades of experience. The article lays out 8 points to consider: Play up your experience Combat the overqualified stereotype Stay active in your targeted profession Show that you are tech savvy Embrace Linked […]
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As the population ages, so has the demand for dating sites and apps tailored to their needs. In recent years the number of users aged 55 to 64 has doubled, and that number continues to grow. Platforms that try to exclude older users had better be on notice. A Tinder user sued the company for […]
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To celebrate the public launch of The Modern Elder Academy “a place to reset, restore and repurpose your life”, we’re publishing this article by Next For Me’s founder Jeff Tidwell. The article was originally published on Forbes. Chip Conley is a longtime compadre (he was an advisor to my vacation rental business on Kauai – Aloha Dude, […]
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Two stories from the New York Times caught our attention this week. Both speak to opportunities for people looking at the quality of their next stage. Tara Parker-Pope reported on the results of associating yourself with positive people. While taking a cruise with a group that had faced adversity in many forms she found that her […]
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We get a lot of great email from our readers. They connect with the stories about next-stage lives. This story comes from Charles Garrett in New Hill, NC. I love the vision of Next For Me! As a 72 year old, last year I was given an amazing opportunity, a challenge like no other in […]
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Next For Me advisor Chip Conley published this article originally on LinkedIn. Chip is a New York Times best-selling author and long-time hospitality executive who collaborated with the Millennial co-founders of Airbnb to create the world’s largest global hospitality brand. His next book, Wisdom@Work: The Making of a Modern Elder, is available on pre-order. Who doesn’t […]
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From Kellogg Insight, the publication from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, comes an article that questions the commonly held belief that successful tech entrepreneurs are the domain of the young. The article is based on the research of Pierre Azoulay, Benjamin F. Jones, J. Daniel Kim and Javier Miranda. There’s this idea that […]
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In ‘Quartz at Work‘ Corinne Purtill reports on the work of psychologist Laura Carstensen, the founding director of the Stanford Center on Longevity. Carstensen argues that we’ve organized our lives in impractical cycles, cramming peak career periods in with dependent children, and aging parents, is a nearly impossible undertaking. Longer lives have made it possible to […]
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In a 2009 article Elizabeth H. Hope reported on the rewarding act of volunteering. She found that experienced workers have a great deal to offer a volunteer organization. There are also new skills and connections that can be put to work for a career in transition. When President Obama spoke to the benefits of volunteerism […]
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Alissa Quart, author of “Squeezed: Why Our Families Can’t Afford America”, wrote an opinion piece in the New York Times questioning the benefits and trustworthiness of the ‘second act’ industry. The article titled The Snake Oil of the Second-Act Industry has raised plenty of ire from those offering services for audiences seeking to reinvent themselves. In […]
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In a wide-ranging article in Mic James Dennin goes deep on the issues of age bias and discrimination in the workplace. His research finds that there seems to be a cliff in the 50s when a worker’s experience no longer serves as a benefit, but as a detriment to being hired and earning more money. […]
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Former Playboy bunny Dorrie Jacobson is 83 and reinventing herself as a style blogger. A few months ago she donned her bunny ears once again for an Instagram shoot. “I wanted to do something to combat ageism. I didn’t see older women being represented. It also makes me feel self-confident.” Her Instagram account, @seniorstylebible […]
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In Inc. Jessica Stillman cites a MIT and the Kellogg School study confirming that startup founders with the most success are over the age of 40. She references another summary of the study by Jake J. Smith in Quartz, that goes deep on the research. The study was able to unearth 2.7 million business owners […]
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It was a busy week in news about our evolving generation. Maybe we’re just tuned in, but it seems that the topic of older workers’ roles, evolution and adaptability have become a topic to ponder across industries. Below are summaries of stories about the worlds of fashion, journalism, and construction engineering. In The Washington Post, […]
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Some say more than 70% of people land jobs through networking. If you’re an introvert, this statistic is enough to bring on a panic attack. Networking for People Who Hate to Network: An Introvert’s Guide to Making Connections That Count, by Next for Me advisor Karen Wickre, is coming out later this year and we […]
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Next For Me advisor Chip Conley published the following on LinkedIn in response to a Wall Street Journal article “In a Digital Era, How Can Older Workers Stay in the Game? — These strategies help veteran employees stay current and valuable as workplaces become younger and more tech-focused” by Sue Shellenbarger. The specifics in this well-intentioned […]
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As unemployment numbers continue to fall, employers are struggling to find qualified workers to fill key roles. New apps and new HR practices are helping to circumvent the age biases that have been shutting out workers over 50, while older entrepreneurs are creating their own opportunities, and a new kind of startup mentality. Earlier […]
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While this year’s crop of college graduates is planning their big move away from campus, a new wave of “non-traditional” students is making their way back to school after decades in the workforce. They’re pursuing second careers, acquiring new skills, and embracing lifelong learning well after age 50. Judi Hasson, writing for Kiplinger, explored the […]
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Next Avenue Managing Editor and Money & Work Editor, Richard Eisenberg interviewed Gary Burnison author of “Lose the Resumé, Land the Job.” As CEO of the largest executive recruiting firm, Korn Ferry, Burnison contends that we approach job searches all wrong. When it comes to older workers he told Eisenberg: People in that demo have […]
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Singer, performer, and bandleader Kitty Baudoin (also known as Miss Kitty), has been performing in New Orleans for decades. She took her talents to San Francisco and Hawaii in the 1980s and made a name for herself in the performance spaces of the time. Now back in her home, she performs with her band ‘Sleazeball […]
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Welcome Back! Regular readers of Next For Me will recognize Chip Conley from our early stories and inspiration. Chip is the author of ‘Wisdom@Work: The Making of a Modern Elder’ which will be published on September 18, 2018. After selling his hotel company, the young founders of Airbnb asked Chip to join their company as […]
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Regular readers of Next For Me will recognize Chip Conley from our early stories and inspiration. Chip is the author of ‘Wisdom@Work: The Making of a Modern Elder‘ which will be published on September 18, 2018. After selling his hotel company, the young founders of Airbnb asked Chip to join their company as a mentor […]
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A change is happening in communities throughout the U.S. Postwar suburban communities put young families at a distance from their elders, but the number of intergenerational households has steadily risen since 1980. A Pew Research study found that a record 64 million people, or 20% of the U.S. population, live with multiple generations under one […]
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From the New York Times, reporter Kerry Hannon wrote “Refreshing Your Career to Gain New Opportunities” covering universities with programs meant to prepare the 50+ students to work on their next chapter. Stanford, Harvard, and later this year The University of Texas at Austin and the University of Notre Dame have programs for leaders who […]
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We spoke with Charu Sharma, the founder of Next Play the creators of the the mobile application “Ellen.ai” which gets to know an employee and starts matching them to mentors and resources within their company. Charu is a US-based Indian explorer, entrepreneur, and author. With 5 National Awards, expeditions to all 7 continents, over 600 […]
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We all stopped what we were doing this week to read and then reread a Washington Post story that got to the center of what we’re doing at Next For Me. The article The midlife doldrums are a social crisis. Now there’s momentum for some radical fixes. by Jonathan Rauch Marc Freedman, author of The Big Shift: Navigating […]
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Next week is National Nurses Week, culminating May 12th, which is celebrated nurse and social reformer Florence Nightingale’s birthday. This year’s theme is Nurses: Inspire, Innovate, Influence. Nursing is one profession where experience and good judgment are highly valued. Findings vary, but most studies place the average age of nurses in the U.S. between 45-50 […]
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I am [enter your age here]. Is that too late to become a developer? There’s a popular meme going around the developer boot-camp world: “I’m an unborn child. Is that too old to start learning to code?” Even millennials ask it. Like exposing themselves as a clunky beginner might become an embarrassing fashion statement? When you […]
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Writing in Business News Daily, Sammi Caramela observes there’s a growing number of GenXers and Boomers moving from fulltime work to freelance. In fact, a recent study found that 49 percent of freelancers are more than 50 years old. The reasons for moving from a steady 9 to 5 gig to life as a contractor […]
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Ashton Applewhite is ready for a revolution. In 2016, she wrote This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism. The radical idea that we’re all guilty of ageism– even against ourselves as we age– led to a series of engaging interviews and a TED Talk that received a standing ovation. Applewhite lays bare the idea that […]
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David Allen has been in an ongoing state of transformation for the past 35 years. As the bestselling author of ‘Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity‘ (GTD) he took a leap four years ago and moved with his wife Kathryn to Amsterdam to start a new chapter. They radically changed how they ran […]
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We have a series running in Forbes about the creation and process we are going through at Next For Me. The latest article asks the question “Is this a movement?” If this is true about our generation: We have reinvented the status quo before We have a foundation in civil rights activism Our idealism has […]
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Women in the music industry who have to grapple with sexism and harassment at the beginning of their careers find themselves facing another insidious threat as they get older: ageism. Singers Madonna, Yoko Ono, Alison Moyet, and Pink each have their own approach to changing perceptions in the industry and with fans. As pop legend […]
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Welcome Back! Last week’s interview with Michela O’Connor Abrams hit a chord with our readers. Finding her way back and remaking her career after a series of deaths in her life gave many of our readers inspiration. This week best-selling author David Allen (“Getting Things Done”) tells us about the time when his “what’s next?” involved a […]
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My wife and I just returned from a 30 day adult gap month traveling throughout Portugal, Spain and France. We were celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary via a gastronomic lens that took us from big cities to beaches to bodegas to chateaus to medieval towns on planes, trains, automobiles and bicycles. We channeled our inner […]
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Tax day is looming. If you’re still gathering your paperwork and crunching numbers, here’s advice for various stages of what’s next for you. If You’re a Freelancer Whether you’ve embraced consulting as a career or are working side gigs to supplement your income, Sue Marquette Poremba wrote these tips for Business News Daily: Learn about […]
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Lori Bitter joined us for an interview recently and opened our eyes to the unique phases of the 50-65+ audiences. It may not be what you think. She brings a researcher’s instincts to understanding this unpredictable market. Through her firm “The Business of Ageing’, she provides strategic consulting, research and development for companies seeking to […]
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Michela O’Connor Abrams is the founder of MOCA+. The firm offers an innovative approach to design thinking and leadership for companies who want to make good design the foundation of their strategy. It’s a philosophy she knows well as the former CEO of DWELL for 15 years. At DWELL she built the brand and grew the community […]
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In Ted Ideas Barbara Oakley, PhD details an institutionalized program in Singapore for constant skills development. The essay is an excerpt from her book Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential Today Singapore has roughly 2.0 percent unemployment, among the lowest in the world. Its per-person gross domestic product is more than 3oo percent of the global […]
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We recently covered Gracefully Radio, conceived of by longtime public radio commentator and author Lisa Napoli. Gracefully aims to show, through the stories we share, that while aging is inevitable, how we deal with it is a choice. Lisa interviewed Next For Me founder Jeff Tidwell last month and this week published the interview and story. Below […]
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Mom and Pop Business Owners Day is March 29th. Richard Eisenberg interviewed Main Street Entrepreneur author Michael Glausner, who traveled the United States meeting with small business owners to try to learn what made them successful. Eisenberg asked Glausner what set entrepreneurs over 50 apart. They are experts. They have years of experience and contacts […]
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We treasure the advice of a world-class team of Advisers. They are in the forefront of our movement to elevate the status of 50+ workers in our culture. Here are two recent articles that illustrate their commitment and sage advice to workers in the new reality of ageing. Next For Me Advisor Karen Wickre penned […]
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This article was written by Next For Me member Diana Moreland. She was surprised to find after decades of working in tech that she was suddenly faced with the unspoken discrimination of being an ‘older’ worker. I’ve been working since the 70s and have never had trouble getting or keeping a job. I have been […]
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As it scrambled to compete in the internet world, the once-dominant tech company cut tens of thousands of U.S. workers, hitting its most senior employees hardest and flouting rules against age bias. ProPublica and Mother Jones published a hair raising investigative report on years of institutionalized ageism at ‘Big Blue’ told through the voices of the […]
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We are conducting a survey of Next For Me readers. The results to date illustrate some trends that we believe merit further reporting from our team. If you’d like to take the survey here’s the link. If these results resonate with you we’d like to talk to you. We’re conducting interviews of workers over 50 […]
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Of all athletic professions, coaching is the one where an individual’s age, wisdom, and experience is truly valued. While some schools and professional teams have been bucking tradition and hiring younger coaches, it’s still a realm where people over 50 can shine. Ron Adams, assistant coach of the Golden State Warriors, is 70 years old. […]
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In this series Dave Perlman, an executive recruiter and career coach, put together a Getting Started guide that is specifically targeted to seasoned workers. Last week I wrote about interviewing techniques, which when you boil them down are pretty simple: honesty, confidence, modesty and rapport-building. This week we’ll move ahead in the process to talk […]
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Welcome back! We want to thank members Frank L. & Lisa G., our first winners of our drawing for completing our Spring Survey. We’d like to do it again. For a chance to win one of two more $35 VISA gift cards, please complete the survey to let us know what topics interest you most […]
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Welcome back! We want to thank members Frank L. & Lisa G., our first winners of our drawing for completing our Spring Survey. We’d like to do it again. For a chance to win one of two more $35 VISA gift cards, please complete the survey to let us know what topics interest you most […]
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Whether you’re feeling age-insecure at your current job, planning a reinvention or trying to get back into the workforce, Dave Perlman, an executive recruiter and career coach, put together a getting started guide that is specifically targeted to a seasoned worker. Last time we talked about job boards and how to use them effectively. […]
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Retirement and pre-retirement checklists abound on the internet. The same advice can be found on many of these lists, such as creating a realistic retirement budget and getting a handle on your Medicare options. We culled a list of 10 other things you should be thinking about as you make your pre-retirement plans. 1. Don’t […]
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I was recently introduced to Lisa Napoli of Gracefully Radio. I’ve known her voice from Public Radio’s Marketplace and while covering culture for the radio beat of Los Angeles, KCRW. In her next chapter, Lisa has been interviewing 50+ people who are finding their own path in the next phase of their lives. From the […]
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Kerry Hanson wrote in the New York Times “Reaping the Benefits of an Aging Workforce”. More and more we are hearing the stories of organizations with initiatives to bring new and existing older employees into programs that can be welcoming to their unique needs. With a worker shortage forecasted in many industries, companies can’t ignore […]
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The first full week of March provides us with several opportunities to advocate for change, connect older and younger workers, and embrace transitions in the workplace. The current sea change behind the #MeToo and #TimesUp movement makes International Women’s Day (March 8th) feel more necessary than ever. First celebrated in 1909 to honor the prior […]
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Whether you’re feeling age-insecure at your current job, planning a reinvention or trying to get back into the workforce, Dave Perlman, an executive recruiter and career coach, put together a getting started guide that is specifically targeted to a seasoned worker. Many interview candidates fail because they simply don’t understand the situation. Interviewing is a […]
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From the Wall Street Journal, Carl Schramm dispels the legend of the youth-driven innovation economy. You know, a energetic college drop out launches the biggest world changing company. He asks what if, ‘Inspiration for entrepreneurs usually comes not from a college program but from what they’ve learned in previous jobs.’ Data is the proof. The […]
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Welcome back! We hope you appreciate the programming we bring you in our weekly newsletter. If you find it useful we ask that you forward it to your friends. Thanks Have a say in what news we cover about our 50+ generation. Do you want to know about work, ageism, finances or…? Take our spring […]
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From sundown March 9 to sundown March 10, people nationwide are pledging to unplug from their digital devices and spend time connecting with friends and loved ones. Conceived by the team behind Reboot, participants are encouraged to take a pledge to observe the day, starting with putting cell phones into “sleeping bags”. Unpluggers can find resources […]
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We get a flood of information around the topic of boomer workers and the changing workplace. This week we found a few stories that support our view that the large number of boomers are still working calls for a rethinking. How businesses will engage with older workers and what our generation can contribute in a […]
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Whether you’re feeling age-insecure at your current job, planning a reinvention or trying to get back into the workforce, Dave Perlman, an executive recruiter and career coach, put together a getting started guide that is specifically targeted to a seasoned worker. In this installment, Dave talks about how to make the best use of online […]
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Do you know someone who could benefit from a resume review by a professional recruiter? Share this newsletter and we’ll select one new subscriber for a free consultation by Dave Perlman, a Next For Me contributor and executive recruiter. Sign Up Here by Wednesday, February 28, 2018 to qualify.
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Last year Allure magazine announced it would no longer use the word “anti-aging” in its editorial content. Given the fact that we’re all aging, every single minute, it seemed wrong to Editor in Chief Michelle Lee to reinforce the message that “aging is a condition we need to battle— think anti-anxiety meds, antivirus software, or antifungal spray.” A post […]
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In this series Dave Perlman, an executive recruiter and career coach, put together a Getting Started guide that is specifically targeted to seasoned workers. Whether you’re feeling age-insecure at your current job, planning a reinvention or trying to get back into the workforce this guide should help. The Art of Networking Last week I wrote about […]
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This weekend most Chinese communities worldwide are celebrating the Lunar New Year. Per National Geographic: “Gung hay fat choy is how Cantonese speakers wish you a happy new year—literally ‘wishing you great happiness and prosperity.’ In China, the official language is Mandarin. Gong xi fa cai is how Mandarin-speakers wish you a happy new year—literally […]
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In this series Dave Perlman, an executive recruiter and career coach, put together a Getting Started guide that is specifically targeted to seasoned workers. Whether you’re feeling age-insecure at your current job, planning a reinvention or trying to get back into the workforce this guide should help. Getting Started Getting a job isn’t easy. Especially a […]
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In this series Dave Perlman, an executive recruiter and career coach, put together a Getting Started guide that is specifically targeted to seasoned workers. Whether you’re feeling age-insecure at your current job, planning a reinvention or trying to get back into the workforce this guide should help. Getting Started Getting a job isn’t easy. Especially a […]
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Laissez les bon temps rouler! We’re observing Mardi Gras with these reasons to consider New Orleans as part of your next chapter. New Orleans was recently named one of the best cities in the U.S. to retire, citing affordability, weather, and the presence of fellow retirees. Sense of community and active lifestyle are big factors […]
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From the New York Times, Amy Zipkin covers older artists who have found a new market by selling their artwork online. Older artists of all stripes are finding new ways to add to their income with the opportunities to sell their works. With some investment in learning the systems at various online galleries doors are […]
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Welcome back! Have you let your friends know about Next For Me? Our generation’s news source for work and finance. Here’s a link to sign up. New this week: 1. “Soft Skills” A Generational Gap: You might not relate to the new norms of business interaction from younger colleagues, but you have plenty to contribute to a 2-way mentoring […]
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Phil Albinus reports in Employee Benefit Advisor that more and more HR departments are reporting an interest in tuition plans. Many of the employees still have children in college and they are taking on the loans themselves when the limit has been met by the child. Tuition.io CEO Scott Thompson commented, “More and more parents […]
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From the New Haven Register, Eric Tashlein covers the realities of staying in the workforce past 65. He draws on research from a 2017 Transamerica Retirement Survey. Many workers are not saving enough to … support their vision of retirement,” said Catherine Collinson, president of the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies. “Given increases in longevity, working […]
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In an article from Lehigh Valley Business, Brian Pedersen digs into the generational gap in “soft skills” with the newest generation of workers. Some argue that it’s tied to technology and the more isolated social interaction of the new workers (born after 1996). Can a group who spends much of their time on their phones […]
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This Superbowl Sunday we’re reflecting on what the world-class athletes on the field can teach those of us in transition in our careers. For some of the all-time greatest players, the lesson is: quit while you’re ahead. They hung up their jerseys after a Super Bowl win and turned to new pursuits. Some, like Ray […]
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Welcome back!Have you let your friends know about Next For Me? Our generation’s news source for work and finance. If you find this newsletter useful please forward it. We sure appreciate it. New this week: 1. Age-Smart Employers See The Value Of Older Workers: A New York program awards companies who have found innovative ways […]
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In a 2014 article Neil Scheiber wrote in The New Republic about the rampant ageism in Silicon Valley. This is more true than ever as Next For Me Advisor Karen Wickre wrote in Wired last year. In the article Scheiber visits the second biggest distributor of botox in the country, catering to young tech workers […]
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In Forbes, Next Avenue contributor Richard Eisenberg covers the 2017 Age Smart Employer Awards in New York City. The awards are a project of Columbia University’s Aging Center at the Mailman School of Public Health. The awards go to New York City-based businesses and nonprofits who are agents of change in the workplace. Director Ruth Finkelstein […]
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For many older adults, downsizing their living space brings with it peace of mind and freedom. But as the New York Times found, those with elderly parents are discovering they have to deal with a whole new set of stuff– the keepsakes and heirlooms that they don’t need or want. The china sets and ornate […]
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The publication Benefits Pro published an article by writer Marlene Y. Satter depicting an unfortunate scene drawn from the movies. She explains Not only can movie portrayals of older people make it tougher for them to get and keep good jobs, inaccurate and ageist depictions of older people can also weigh on their health and morale. Research from […]
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January 25, 2018 Welcome back! If you find this newsletter useful please forward it. We’re expanding our coverage of news for our generation and every share counts. If you’re on Facebook please LIKE us. New this week: 1. The booming economy has resulted in a shortage of workers. Companies are finding ways to reignite 50+workers. Baby […]
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Women of a certain age in Hollywood have long been faced with ageism, relegating them to smaller and smaller roles before disappearing offscreen forever. In the business world, older women have similarly had to fight against a work environment that can be dismissive at best, and downright abusive at worst. In Moneyish, Jeanette Settembre writes […]
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Age brings with it experience, confidence and wisdom. On TheLadders.com, Attorney Phyl Bean writes about the things she’s learned that set her apart from the younger generation, including: Everyone else is as worried and insecure as you are. Some people just hide it better. “Fitting in” is highly overrated. Just be you. Confidence is sexy. […]
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January is National Hobby Month, a celebration of the pastimes that engage us creatively and feed our souls. Whether you’re thinking about your next career step or just looking for new ways to enrich your life, now is a great time to reconnect with an old hobby or try something brand new. As many older […]
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The NY Times recently reported that a “new golden age for the American worker may be right around the corner” as literally, every industry in America cites some degree of labor shortage. We imagine we’ll be seeing a lot more news about this topic. From the Washington Post, Danielle Paquette, covers the shortage of workers […]
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From manufacturing publication Industry Week, Jeff Shane, calls out the impact of older workers on the overall workforce in his employment trends for 2018. An increasingly aging workforce will have ramifications for employees of all ages. While much is made of Generation Y and Z employees, the overall workforce is continuing to age, with baby […]
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Welcome new subscribers and welcome back fans. If you find this newsletter useful please forward it. We’re expanding our coverage of news relating to work and finance for our generation and every share counts. If you’re on Facebook please LIKE us. New this week: 1. 6 things you can do to prepare for your next act. Link 2. […]
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From Next Avenue, career coach Nancy Collamer offers some steps to begin preparing for part time work in retirement. With three quarters of boomers planning to work at least part time in retirement Collamer provides 6 techniques to help you evaluate and prepare for your next act. Keep a Second Acts Idea File. Whether digital […]
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From the Daily Camera in Boulder, Colorado comes a story of Don, who faced a layoff a year before his planned retirement. After 300 applications and only 10 interviews it became clear to him that the culprit wasn’t his lack of experience, it was his age. Age discrimination takes many forms but is often difficult […]
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With residential developers looking for ways to expand the range of inhabitants at 55+ communities, Tim Mullaney, Editor in Chief of Senior Housing News speculates that a Martha Stewart & Snoop Dogg themed retirement community could appeal to younger audiences. Following in the footsteps of popular Jimmy Buffet-themed Margaritaville communities in Florida, the VH1 hosts […]
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Welcome new subscribers and welcome back fans. If you find this newsletter useful please forward it. We’re expanding our coverage of news relating to work and finance for our generation and every share counts. If you’re on Facebook please LIKE us. New this week: 1. In a recent study by job site Indeed.com ageism is of great […]
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In The Economist series: “Getting to grips with longevity” Sacha Nauta, contributes with the opinion that a new definition and approach is needed to address the growing +65 population. One that dismisses the out of date notion of 65 as old and is replaced by the new healthier, longer living group. a new stage of life […]
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Several stories on this topic: Employee ownership gives power to the people, not corporations From the Boston Globe, Christopher K. Croft reports on pending bills in congress meant to lighten the burden of passing ownership of companies to employees. In Annapolis, MD they passed the Maryland Employee Ownership Act, which would ease the transition to employee […]
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A loud call to action seems appropriate after reading research conducted by Raj Mukherjee SVP of Product at Indeed.com. The study outlines “the elephant in the room” in tech, Ageism. Surveying 1,011 US tech workers they found: 43% of employees worry about losing their job due to their age Our survey of tech workers found that […]
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Welcome Back and Happy New Year! We saw a huge increase in subscriptions this week. Welcome newcomers and thank you. If you find this newsletter useful please forward it. With more readers we can provide even more timely reporting on work and finance for our generation. If you’re on Facebook please LIKE us. What’s new this week: Designing Our Next Career: Overview […]
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In this recent Harvard Business Review article, Chip Conley introduces the concept of a “Modern Elder” from his experience in joining Airbnb’s E-Suite at 52 working for a CEO 20 years his junior. Hint, they both benefitted from the exchange of experience and distinct points of view. Boomers and Millennials have a lot to offer, […]
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Karen Wickre is Wired Magazine’s Backchannel worklife columnist and a Next For Me Advisor. Wickre has enjoyed a long run in Silicon Valley, including at Google and Twitter. In this recent article she outlines the sometimes obvious and not always so obvious nuance of age discrimination in the tech industry. She notes: But there’s one bias that […]
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From Human Resources Executive Magazine, Tom Starner reports that ageism continues to plague and confound companies, specifically for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) professionals. a 2017 survey from Indeed, the job site, found that 43 percent of 1,011 employees polled worry about losing their job due to their age. Even worse, Indeed found that nearly […]
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From the Boston Globe, Robert Weisman finds plenty of people venturing out into the great “What’s next?”. From new winemakers, business owners, musicians and even new careers within the corporate world, these adventurers are writing their own next chapters. They have dreams to pursue, energy to spare and — if they’re lucky — enough savings […]
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From the Washington Post, Laura L. Carstensen a professor of psychology and the Fairleigh S. Dickinson Jr. professor in public policy at Stanford University writes about the complex issues of language when addressing our generation. The word old seems to rub Boomers the wrong way. Many in their 60s and 70s simply don’t consider themselves “old” […]
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In Slate’s Better Life Lab, Ally Day, an assistant professor of disability studies at the University of Toledo wrote “Our Aging Population Needs Workplace Adjustments. We Have to Find a Way to Provide Them.” In the article examples illustrate how employees’ plans for working later in life are becoming burdensome to some companies as health […]
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Welcome Back and Happy Holidays! Reporting of post-50 evolution continues to fill the news cycles. Perhaps it has something to do with this time of year when we take time for some reflection about what’s “Next For Me”. New this week: A New World Without Pensions: How a plant in Oklahoma closed and shut down pensions. IBM “Digital […]
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Published in The Huffington Post by Money Tips, “Industries That Help Women Prepare For Retirement” summarizes the wide gaps in retirement preparation, support and guidance within a few stand-out industries. A new study by the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS), titled “Shortchanged in Retirement,” looks at the retirement challenges of women as the traditional […]
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Fox Business is running a series “The Boomer“. In this article reporter Casey Dowd interviews David Leaser, Senior Program Executive, Innovation and Growth for IBM. Leaser details a program of skills enrichment at IBM and 40% of enrollees are boomers. The program has over 1,000 activities from online courses to hackathons. Participants earn “badges” for each […]
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Peter Woriskey, a Washington DC reporter for The Washington Post wrote “‘I hope I can quit working in a few years’: A preview of the U.S. without pensions” this week. The article is a sobering look at the lives of 998 former McDonnell Douglas employees from a plant in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In a move to cut retirement […]
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Welcome Back and Happy Holidays! We’re really trying to grow our email subscribers. Have you found the information here useful? Would you kindly forward this email to everyone you know who is thinking about their post-50 work life and retirement? Thanks. We hope you’ll be with us as we leap into the new year with exciting plans for […]
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Here at Next For Me we’re fans of Joseph Coughlin’s work at the MIT Age Lab and his new book The Longevity Economy: Unlocking the World’s Fastest-Growing, Most Misunderstood Market. An excerpt from the book is now online. The excerpt sets the stage for the disconnect in the workplace (especially in tech) and the financial power aging […]
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Journalist Karen Demasters of The Financial Advisor dug into the 18th annual Transamerica Retirement Survey of Workers. The annual survey conducted by Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies finds that workers across generations share a compelling vision of retirement, yet many still have major fears and concerns. Fifty-seven percent of Generation X and 55 percent of Baby Boomers cite outliving […]
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With unemployment at new lows companies are struggling to get and retain workers. As well as wanting a good stream of millennial candidates, in some sectors there is simply not enough talent. Companies are starting to have success in finding new ways to employ older workers. Nancy Collamer blogging for Next Avenue wrote in detail about the […]
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The financial collapse of the last decade continues to have an impact on the increased debt carried by this generation over the past two before it. That newer, larger home is keeping many in debt well beyond the time they had pegged for retirement. In a new study from The National Bureau of Economic Research […]
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Valerie B. Dugan, CFP, is a Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor with the Global Wealth Management Division of Morgan Stanley in Hartford, CT. She penned an article in The Register Citizen this week noting some of the valuable contributions that Baby Boomer workers can still add to the workplace. Research shows that 26 percent […]
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Activism, Perception, Intergenerational *, and Finance Following on our successful events in Denver and San Francisco, we’re heading to Washington DC on December 12th, 2018 for our largest event yet. In partnership with Silvernest, Age Without Borders, and Stria News we’ll be along the wharf at Make Offices for a full evening of engaging speakers […]
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The prejudice is an ancient habit, but new forces—in Silicon Valley, Hollywood, and beyond—have restored its youthful vitality. As part of the New Yorker’s Technology issue, Tad Friend outlines the ubiquitous instances of ageism in the Silicon Valley bubble as well as in Hollywood. It can be explained in these quotes from some of the […]
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In this New York Times article, Author Allen Salkin surveys the way some retirees are making the most of passes for national parks, gyms, skiing, classes and much more. With a more flexible schedule the practice means great savings and smaller crowds when “off-peak”. Add a senior discount and the value really adds up. He describes […]
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