I was asked the question do women adapt better to retirement than men? It is a great question, but one that is hard to answer. From a personal perspective, the women I know adapt better to any situation than the men I know. So, I suspect they will adapt better to retirement. Men tend to identify themselves by who or what they do at work, while women do not do this and that may be one reason why I suspect women adapt better to retirement.
For all of us besides the obvious need to plan
for our financial future by saving for retirement, we can all adapt to this
stage of life by following some useful tips to ensure a happy retirement:
void letting your work define you. In the end, work is only one aspect of your life, and you should seek to assume as many different roles as possible during the course of it to soften the blow during retirement.
Build friendship networks outside of work. This will make it easier for you to maintain those friendships after you
retire and so make the whole process smoother.
If you’re a man, avoid getting stuck in the role of
breadwinner. Find new, more meaningful roles after retirement,
such as consultant, educator, or perhaps mentor someone you care about to
help them succeed in their career.
Work to improve your marriage. It’ll go a long way in ensuring a happy retirement.
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