On 1 January 2011, 10 000 The boomers began turning 65 every day. And it should continue every day until the end of 2030.
Doris Becker crossed this stage anniversary in which many people make the transition from work to retirement to 25 years ago . She is now in full swing to 0 years and wondered how she "never had time to work."
Still, she said she saw a lot of smart and active people are struggling to find direction and sense when their careers come to an end. So what's his secret?
There are actually many factors that contribute to its successful retirement. But before we explore this, it is useful to ask ...
Who is Doris Becker?
Doris Becker was born on April 29, 1925. only nine days after his former employerErie insurance was founded.
Perhaps the most shared birthday was a sign, because 31 years later, she began working as a personal lines endorser Erie Insurance.
"I raised my three children before ERIE coming, "says Doris. "I decided to enter the labor market because they were older and wanted to make money for our family. I was hired on August 28, 1958. I am pleased to work there and not nervous; at the time, there were only 212 employees "(Today, there are nearly 5,000.)
This decision proved to be the right :. Over the years, Doris trained many happy memories, has made countless friends and held a variety of positions at REA.
so, of course, there was bitter when she retired as a commercial underwriter in 190. But it was as a launching pad into a new life that kept him happily occupied for a quarter century and counting
Ready to learn this newly created nonagenarian (definition: a person between 0 and 100 years). maintains the pep in his step? Then read on.
Doris tips for a successful retirement
- Discover your passions before retirement. "You have to stay busy!" urges Doris. "I tell people who are about to retire to find something you like and get involved before retiring. Then you know where to spend your time when you withdraw. "
Doris was lucky to have a hobby, she was passionate about well before his last day at Erie Insurance. At 10, she developed a love of theater and acting. At to date, it has been in dozens of musicals and plays, and she will not soon slows down. in addition to appearing in roles in her local theater, Doris also serves on the board of directors and volunteers of organization at the box office.Pursuing something you enjoy gives meaning to your Golden Years and it can also help you live longer. research published in the journal Psychological Science shows that having a sense of objective helps you live longer, regardless of your age.
- good genes matter, but still go to the doctor. "of course, good genes help-a lot of my parents lived into their late 0s, "admits Doris. But that does not mean you get a pass when it comes to your recommended annual reviews.
Doris remains above appointments, even when it has nothing to bring to the attention of their physician. But as the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, so be sure to consult your doctor on a regular basis to get a handle on all the issues from the start. - stay involved in your former career or workplace. Doris remains connected to his former employer as a representative of pensioners in the group employees Activities Association Erie Insurance. In this role, she has a say in the types of activities and employees of corporate events and pensioners can benefit.
Today, each new employee insurance Erie gets to meet Doris. Indeed, it also gives tours of Home Office ERIE march to new employees and other special guests. (It is not uncommon to see people half his old struggle to keep pace with it during the two-hour tour.) She loves getting to know new people and see how the workplace continues to evolve."Women were mostly clerks and secretaries in my day," she says. "That said, many women did do well for themselves in the underwriting department. But it was still different at the time. Now I look around and see so many women in high positions-I management believes that it is high! "
See if your former employer has roles that you can complete on a voluntary basis or consider using your skills to fill a hole in your community. For example, former teachers make great volunteer tutors while older business men and women are valuable mentors to entrepreneurs working through a startup incubator or similar organization.
- Work your brain. "You have to challenge your mind," said Doris, who regularly crosswords and Sudoku in addition to creating complex crocheted and knitted pieces Research shows that she has the right idea. The results suggest that .. these sorts of interesting activities to help ward off diseases of memory
- Stay connected to the people in your life Doris has three children, four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. whether an infant or child to maturity, Doris enjoys spending time with each of them
and it can get more than the enjoyment of these interactions. a study shows that social ties can help improve your chances of survival by 50 percent.
boards of Doris use to enjoy a longer healthier and happy retirement. and stay tuned for more, as it is registered to say she plans to do 100!
Another important aspect of retirement is financial security. Erie Insurance has a variety of products to help you achieve a secure retirement. Talk to an Erie Insurance agent for more information.
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