I’ve talked to several of our Associates, and it seems to me that for them, money isn’t the most important aspect of the work they currently do. These are people who have been productive throughout their lives, and the rewards of continuing to do productive work and the sense of accomplishment they get from having succeeded in a task are more important than what they are paid. Working after retirement allows them to stay current with what’s going on in their profession.
Let’s not get too altruistic here, though—part time consulting can be both lucrative and satisfying. Because companies know that it’s both cheaper and easier to hire executive consultants than to hire full-time staff, there are many opportunities for retired executives to earn “something extra” that can come in very handy when unexpected expenses occur. Did you know that more than 40 percent of retired executives have done consulting work at some point during their retirement—and that eighty percent have considered doing so?
The work Sinclair Associates do is meaningful, it is necessary, and it is valued by our clients. Although Stan and I have discussed this subject with a number of you, I’d like to use our new blog to ask our entire associate community: what are your expectations as an Associate? What kinds of work are you interested in doing, and how can we help you achieve your goals? Feel free to respond in the comments section of this blog. With your permission, we may print a few of your responses here on our web site. Thanks!
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