What percentage of people over 60 have regrets about life?  Some people seem to be totally at peace with the decisions they’ve made throughout their lives while others are filled with remorse.  Is it possible to live life without regrets? – Joshua R. I am not sure that I can report to you a percentage […]

I am in my late 60s and just completed a series of HR-mandated training videos about workplace diversity and bias, but there was not one mention of ageism.  How can I raise consciousness at the government agency where I work? – Hamid B. First up, get relevant. Search online to find the most up-to-date trend […]

Since sensitivity to personal identity and identity politics is front and center these days, what do you think are the best ways to refer to people over 55?  Old people?  Elders?  Seniors?  Something else? – Marlene Q. Start with a very simple label that could never offend: adults. We are adults! That’s it. It is […]

I am 70 years old and reflecting on what is next for me.  How does one begin again at 70 to reimagine the future?  Am I being unrealistic to even consider another career or venture?  I retired 5 years ago from my job and am bored out of my skull, but have no idea what to […]

I am a 48-year old professional who just completed an interview for a position with an advertising agency.  One of the panelists who interviewed me began to talk about how the company wanted a fresh and contemporary image for their company and said that while I have an impressive portfolio, they were worried about my […]

I retired early at 53 to pursue a childhood love: painting. But now after three years, while I have really enjoyed developing my skills as an artist, I feel that I am not really contributing the way I should. My husband thinks I’m crazy when I mention the possibility of going back to work. What […]

I have some ideas about what I would like to do in my second act but am not sure the kind of position that I want actually exists.  How would you recommend I start researching the kinds of positions that might be a match for my next chapter? – Ken M. The first thing is […]

I am 57 and I am beginning a new job search for the first time in 22 years.  Any words of wisdom?  Would you recommend hiding my age as much as I can? – Monica A. First of all, be wary of an exclusively online approach to your job search. There are bots that now […]

I made some very good decisions that led to a successful retirement.  Many of my friends were not or have not been so lucky, and are paying for this dearly now.  I would love to be able to help others plan their retirement so that they can live as well as I am at 64. […]

I retired from my first act job two years ago, and now, because of financial pressures and a need to still contribute, I want to return to work. What would you recommend as the best job search strategies for a 62-year old retired professional? – Dirk O. First, reflect upon where you were two years […]