End of career guidance
While planning for retirement is an exciting prospect, we also understand that it can also be a daunting process. To support with this, we have partnered with our own end-of-career guidance counsellor, Brian Mooney.
A retired guidance teacher, Brian also works as a life coach, motivator and retirement specialist, and is on hand to help guide you to and through your retirement journey.
Hear from our retirees
From taking on new opportunities and interests, to adjusting to new social routines, retirement can be an exciting but challenging time in our lives. To get some more insight and perspective into the process, we were delighted to sit down with some recent retirees and hear from them how life can get better with age.
Watch the videos below to see their stories…
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A change of direction
After 42 years in print production, Dave wanted a career change. A lifelong history enthusiast, he retrained as a Dublin tour guide and now shares his love of history with others. He talks to Brian Mooney about his Second Life and the steps he took to plan for it.
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A sense of purpose
After Donal retired early from the Air Corps he found he had a lot of time on his hands. He chose to dedicate part of his Second Life working for his community, and is now actively involved with our charity partner ALONE. He spoke to Brian about finding a new sense of purpose.
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Finding your own way
There's no one right route to retirement. Gráinne & Louis have taken two very different approaches – in fact, Louis considers himself only semi-retired. They spoke with Brian about how they live their Second Lives together, and the importance of embracing and enjoying retirement.
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Being prepared
Don talks to Brian about the importance of being emotionally ready for retirement. He points out that it's not like flicking a switch, and that you might need to try a number of different ways of living your Second Life before you discover what works for you.
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Staying connected
Retired marketing executive Dave chats with Brian about the importance of staying active in retirement, and maintaining a positive connection with other people. They talk about the dramatic change in daily routine, and how to maintain a healthy social calendar that will help you enjoy your Second Life.
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Living for the moment
In part two of his chat with Brian, Dave talks about a recent health scare and how that helped to focus his mindset in retirement. By focusing on living in the moment and not worrying too much about what lies ahead, he's making the most of his Second Life.
Useful links
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Retirement calculator
Work out how much income you’ll need for retirement
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Choosing the right pension
Decide which pension option is right for you
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