Brooklyn Bookbeat: Thinking of retiring? Reinvent yourself instead
For most of us, when we envision the end of a career there is one word in particular that comes to mind: retirement. Historically, Americans have equated the end of a successful professional life with retirement plans, whether that might involve moving someplace warmer or quieter, or simply spending more time at home relaxing.
But more and more often, those transitioning out of careers are bypassing retirement and instead seeking more meaningful work. “The Encore Career Handbook: How to Make a Living and a Difference in the Second Half of Life” is a comprehensive guide for those seeking fulfillment in their next phase of life. Authored by Marci Alboher, career expert and vice president of Encore.com, this book offers readers numerous success stories from individuals who have pursued a late career shift.
Brooklynite Masha Hamilton is one such example: she and David Orr, both journalists, transformed their Brooklyn brownstone into a bed-and-breakfast, ultimately enabling Hamilton to explore her interest in working as a novelist and nonprofit executive director.