Mid life – new start
Sandra is fed up. Like many women in midlife she has prioritised her children and given them a really great start in life, she lives in a great location for families but now the youngest has left for university it’s time to think about her. She contacted me as she had so many questions including … Continue reading
Over 60 and looking for work
I was on Pete Price’s radio show (Radio City, Liverpool station) on Monday night talking about what advice I’d give to older people who are looking for work due to the pension crisis. Sometimes it is about asking people questions to get them thinking, so if you are having to go back to work, or … Continue reading
Should the retirement age be scrapped?
Each month I buy a different magazine – from science to fashion to the environment. This month I’ve bought Vogue and read a really interesting article on Grace Connington. Grace is nearly 70 and still working as the creative director with American Vogue. Grace is doing a job she loves and I’m sure it doesn’t … Continue reading
Over 60 – don’t want to retire what can I do?
Back in November I was approached by Woman & Home and asked if I would be one of their experts to work with a reader, helping them with a career decision. I was assigned to Christine who had worked in nursing for all her working life and at 65 was not ready to retire but wanted … Continue reading
Over 50? Thought about working for yourself?
50+ is a great time to start your own company. If this may interest you a great place to get advice is from PRIME – The Prince’s Inititive for Mature Enterprise, Phone them on 0800 783 1904 or visit online at www.primeinitiative.co.uk. You can also visit http://www.primebusinessclub.co.uk/