Unretirement the Aussie way - Hustler Daily Thumbs Up - June 5

Hello fellow Encore Hustlers

Like I have pointed out in previous posts the unretirement movement has gone global.  Check out this story from Australia that profiles a few of the 180,000 Aussies that have retired and returned to work mostly for the same reasons we do in the North America: to have a sense of purpose, strengthen their social networks and of course the extra money helps.

The Aussie unretirement movement has even resulted in a wave of companies, like Transitioning Well, to help seniors make the move back to employment.

To the Bruces and Shiela's down under who might be reading this, have a fair dinkum day

Mr. EH

The Hustle High Five - Hustler News of the Week - March 31

Hello EncoreHustlers

The signs of spring are in the air here in the Northwest.  Longer days. Baseball. The Final Four.  Tulips growing in our front yard.  

Yes, this is the season of growth and renewal.  So what better time than now to plant and grow your side hustle.

Here are the seeds, it up to you to plant and tend them.

1)   If you are one of many who have decided to unretire you should read this article from US News & World Report about how to invest your money after returning to work.

2)   Here are a trio of stories that agree that companies cannot afford to ignore older workers.  The first from The Financial Times, the second is from Workforce, and the third is from The Recorder.

3)   In a related subject, check out this piece about how more seniors in the Virginia workforce are helping the state economy.

4)   For people nearing retirement but not ready to quit working completely can consider a bridge job that can be different from one's original occupation and with shorter hours.  If this sounds like something you are considering read this article from Forbes.

5)   I always enjoy a good side hustle story and here are two of them.  The first is about a North Carolina nurse who makes elderberry tinctures. The second is about a Florida man who makes banjos and furniture from salvaged wood.

Have a great week.

Cheers

Mr. EH

The Hustler High Five - Hustler News of the Week - January 18

Hello fellow EncoreHustlers.

I rounded up some great stories this week and I hope you enjoy reading them and find them useful and inspiring.

1)  Age discrimination in the workplace is real and your resume should always be evergreen.  Here is some good career advice in this Forbes article Baby Boomers: Get Ready to Job Hunt in 2019.

2)  It is never too late to start a business to pursue your passion.  Check out this story about Lynn Bright, from West Virginia, who opened the Old Mill Bakery after nearly 50 years in positions as varied as being a youth director for the Army, a recreation director for the Federal Bureau of Prisons and an English teacher in China. Once you finish reading Bright's story click to Time to 2: 5 Steps to Find Your Ideal Encore Career.

3)  After years of working the 9 to 5, with long commutes and office politics why not trade it in for working from home.  AARP profiles five people who have made telecommuting work for them in You Can Earn a Living While Working From Home.

4)  Working past the traditional retirement age is a global phenomenon.  In Singapore, for example, 27 percent of the population past age 65 continue to work.  Yes, it is true that many seniors work for strictly financial reasons, but a significant number work because they enjoy the challenge and their skills are in demand.  Read Aging Singapore: City-state helps firms retain workers past retirement age to see how the government provides grants to employers to help make the workplace older worker friendly.

5)  It is not uncommon for people to "fail at retirement", when they decide to return to working after a short period of retirement.  Read The Age of Unretirement for advice on returning to the workforce.