Jobs and careers identified

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Donna Jodhan

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Today, I have important references to share with you with regard to the rapidly shifting landscape of jobs and careers for aging baby boomers and retirees.  I invite you now to read on.

 
Jobs and careers identified
 
Do you think that working past retirement may be healthier than retiring?
Not sure of what to think?
Please read on.
        Considering retirement? Working might keep you healthier
        Los Angeles Times – CA,USA
        As baby boomers reach retirement age, more are opting to continue to work, … but only for those who kept working in their previous careers. …
Read more at:      
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/booster_shots/2009/10/as-boomers-reach-retirement-age-more-are-opting-to-continue-to-work-whether-for-economic-reasons-or-because-they-simply-li.html
 
Here’s the flip side of the coin: 
Is it better to retire and keep on working?
Not sure?
Please read on.
        Want to Stay Healthy? Retire and Keep Working | Psych Central News
        By Rick Nauert PhD
        The authors say this may be because retirees who take jobs not related to their career field may need to adapt to a different work environment or job conditions and, therefore, become more stressed. … help retirees transition better into full retirement and in good physical and mental health,” said co-author Kenneth Shultz, PhD, adding that employers who are concerned about a labor shortage due to numerous baby boomers retiring might consider bridge employment options …
        Psych Central News –
http://psychcentral.com/news/ 
 
Could full retirement be an unhealthy thing?
Or, is it just better to keep on working for as long as you can?
Please read on.
Study: Full Retirement May be Bad for Your Physical and Mental …
By Sue
However, retirees who held jobs completely unrelated to their previous careers did not enjoy the same mental health benefit. Co-author Kenneth Shultz, PhD, of California State University, San Bernardino, says that the study should be considered by … “Choosing a suitable type of bridge employment will help retirees transition better into full retirement and in good physical and mental health. Employers who are concerned about a labor shortage due to numerous baby boomers …
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