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As I Enter My 60s, Here’s the Advice I Would Give to My Younger Self

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Stand up for yourself more Assertiveness was never my strong suit, especially when I was younger. I’ve discovered that assertiveness—without compromising kindness, respect or professionalism—is empowering. Still others hope to stave off the boredom of retirement, launching blogs, podcasts and YouTube channels to feed their souls.

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Preparing to Move Overseas? Read This First

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Have you decided to live the #beachlife or the #retired life or just the #offgridlife? As soon as you move abroad , you’re in charge of paying for your medical expenses, as your United States health insurance won’t let you submit any assertions, says Elena Jones, a personal finance expert at FinanceJar. Health care.

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From the Archives: What It Means to Be a Precedent Breaker

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Don’t be afraid of your own ideas; believe in yourself; assert your individuality. Dare to go forward” was Baron Rothschild’s life motto, and it has been the maxim of all those who have left their mark on the world. This article originally appeared in the March/April 2022 Issue of SUCCESS magazine.

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Overqualified and Interviewing

Office Dynamics

Seeking better benefits; health, retirement, education assistance or flexible schedule. I needed health insurance and retirement opportunities and wanted to stay within the industry I had most of my career experience in. Returning after a career gap due to health, caregiving, education, etc. Changing career field.

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Day in the life: Donna Lindsay

Practically Perfect PA

I would like to have been a primary school teacher, but now I would say retired!! Regarding training I would recommend every PA undertakes time management, assertiveness and minute taking courses. Do not put anything off until tomorrow wherever possible as you have no idea what tomorrow is going to throw at you!

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Introduce Yourself to Yourself

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” and the answer is “I want to work for this company until I retire, and I’ll do my best to keep my job,” it may be the answer your spouse or friends expect from you. As you search for answers, avoid knee-jerk responses, which tend to camouflage the truth. For example, if you ask yourself “Where do I want to go?”

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State of the Administrative Profession

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Continuing, she explained there were several issue areas: Seasoned assistants (not being seasoned, but the fact that all that knowledge will retire in 5-7 years) who will replace them? The general public boldly asserts: “ anyone can be an assistant.” I ask myself: would I want to do that if it was old thinking?”. Young Generation.