Latest / Harvard Business Review
Why People Resist Retirement
Why People Resist Retirement
Uploaded 06-09-24
6 Sep 2024
---
Research suggests making the decision to retire means grappling with three psychological issues.
1) First, identity issues can loom large for any deeply engaged professional. Even a small step away from a career can make a person wonder who they are without it.
2) Second, many older professionals resist leaving meaningful work.
3) Finally, the third is the dread of losing the strong relationships that accumulate over the course of a long, successful career.
HBS Professor Teresa M. Amabile offers advice for dealing with each of…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.