Retirement is redundant | Catherine Rickwood | TEDxCanberra
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- čas přidán 12. 11. 2018
- In this compelling and entertaining talk, Dr Catherine Rickwood challenges our assumptions about ageing and retirement, and questions our current approaches. She argues that age stereotypes and ageism are limiting imagination and innovation. She proposes ways we can rethink our approach to ageing and how we might accept and optimise longer lives to create a different future for everyone. Dr Catherine Rickwood is one of Australia’s leading experts on the topic of longer lifespans, and founder and CEO of consultancy and advisory firm Three Sisters Group. An active speaker and blogger on issues affecting our ageing population, Catherine believes age stereotypes, ageism, and generational labels divide and limit our individual and collective futures as we succumb to outdated ideas associated with retirement. Catherine works with organisations around the country to co-design and create innovative approaches to business strategies including: human resource management; new product development; and, service delivery. She has recently co-authored a book chapter on 'Women & Ageing’, and is regularly turned to for comment by the media, including ABC’s Radio National, The Sydney Morning Herald, and SBS. Catherine is also an Academic Mentor on the Master of Management (CEMS) program at the University of Sydney. She plans to live a full and active life to 100 and beyond. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
For those wondering, this is my mum and she spent hundreds of hours working tirelessly to make this happen and gathering the research for it. She does this not for money or fame, she does it simply for the love of subject and ideas she wishes to spread. She has her PhD which she attained whilst raising two children. I couldn't be more proud of her for this, as I witnessed first hand the late nights of practice. Please, if you are interested look her up and follow her on other platforms. Lots of Love mum!
Thank you Charles. Proud to have you as my son. Much love, Mama. xxx
She gave a great talk! I “retired” at 41 with financial independence to last my lifetime. I didn’t quite plan it as I should have. The first year was like a vacation, the following years I traveled and lived abroad. Now I am 45 and looking at redefining and redesigning the rest of my life. This video has given me some clarity. Thank your mom. She is a smart and wise woman.
She is brilliant. I particularly enjoyed her vision of job sharing. This practice would enrich the lives of so many and have a positive ripple effect for multiple generations.
I just love the fact that you posted this. As a mom I can tell you this means more than any other accolades.
I most certainly will. I enjoyed your mother's words of hope and encouragement. ❤
I don't understand how these people have such bad retirements. I retired 8 years ago at age 62 from an exhausting and stressful job and have never looked back. Retirement is the best job I've ever had and my relationships with those important to me are the best they've ever been. What's not to like?
While the ideas proposed sound good most employers won't go for it, they'll just cut you and hire someone cheaper that shows up early every day and stays late (I know, I've seen it happen). Maybe the work life as a university professor is different.
This was recorded 3 years ago before the pandemic and perfectly shows the mentality at that time. The speaker was someone who has always worked and doesn't know anything but work, feels everyone's life needs,to be structured around work. Well the pandemic blew that idea out of the water.
After working diligently, paying my taxes & being a good citizen I deserve to spend the later years of my life doing whatever I want. Luckily I live in an area that is rich with clubs and societies of every kind of interest whether it's crafting, art, singing, historical, theatrical, gardening, learning languages, music whatever. I will pick a couple that I can attend so I have a reason to go out of the house. This time it'll be for social reasons. I've spent nearly 40 years "giving back" to society, now I'll take a well earned rest.
The other side of the equation is we need to make room for young people starting out to get good jobs and have the same opportunities we had when we were starting out. Old people continuing to work is just selfish.
Wonderful talk Catherine! I am in my mid-60s, still working, don't plan to retire - my hero is another Catherine - She was the Admin person in my the firm I worked three jobs ago, she had bought up 5 kids as a single parent, youngest a year older than me. She was 77 when I came across her, she looked 60. She said most of her childhood friends were either dead or ill. She kept working until the company she worked for went bankrupt, and no one would hire her. The very next day she started as a non-paid volunteer substitute teacher which she continued doing until she was 99. She passed away at 101, and wanted an Irish music and dance celebration at her funeral (she even booked the group), she did not want anyone sad. Not retiring gave her full life, one that we celebrated when she passed on. And I also have a sister, who took early retirement at 55 (against my advice), is wasting away with health and mental problems.
The ideas you present, e.g. job sharing, are wonderful concepts. Right now employers have not signed on to it, but I think it up to us in the retirement eligible age group to push society to find such solutions. Bravo! Thanks for this talk!
'There are very few models or examples of how to live longer lives - it's up to us to create it'! Love it!
After 40+ successful years in a busy career I love waking every day without the need to work for money! If that's retirement then it is a great goal. The skills I have acquired are very transferable for a busy and fulfilled retirement.
Thank you. I needed to watch this today. Just "retired" two months ago and already I feel like your talk has further energized me to engage in a new, active phase of my life. Typical retirement scenarios have little appeal to me.
This is pure silliness. Just a few anecdotal stories does not represent most people. I am a Physical therapist and talk to dozens of patients every week about their retirement and i only recall 2 single males that had retirement regrets due to missing the social interactions that they are currently missing. Pretty much everyone else said it was one of the best decisions they had made in their life.
I saved money during my working years so I could retire at 55. I am able to do whatever I choose. I have a lot to fill my time. I lead a community chorus. Volunteer for my church. Attend performing arts events. Travel to see my friends and family. This is what I wanted and I’m happy with my choices. Why does it matter if I’m living what you think is an unacceptable stereotype?
This is so important!
Absolutely outstanding Ted Talk on an issue that impacts us all!
It’s not a TED Talk. It’s a TEDx Talk. There’s a difference. People pay money to speak for TEDx. It’s her opinion and good for her for doing it, but as you can see in the comments, many people disagree.
Great talk! Your dad's story broke my heart. Being a musician myself, I was wondering didn't playing music bring him joy and purpose in his retirement?
Thank you for this presentation . This spoke to me.
BIG thanks for this amazing talk 💛🧡❤️
Love this 🙏🙏🙏. Am so happy to hear this. Soon I turn 55 and it seems so many people are obsessed with their retirement. Am NOT thinking about my retirement yet 💖. This is my life, don’t / never wanna feel redundant 💛🧡❤️
Take it from a 65 year old who is staring down about a 5 year road of continuing work to be in a position to retire, you may want to start thinking about it now.
I'm 63. I don't plan on retiring. Just re-prioritising work. Once my pension kicks in, if I can also work 3 or 4 months a year freelancing at a job I love I will be very happy. The rest of the year I might volunteer, I might travel. Or maybe I'll lie on a beach or play golf. I can't imagine not working at all though.
I retired at age 53 four years ago. My plan is to live more years in retirement than before. Will that actually happen? I have no idea. Let's see what happens. I'll check back in with you in 2072 (if CZcams still exists. It won't)..
This is the best video I've seen in while.
That's sad about not planning to retire.
Absolutely loved this impactful talk. I was looking for clarity on this topic, and you nailed it. Completely agree on your views !!!
Really interesting speaker who has no real idea of the subject matter. We work to live, NOT live to work. She talks about the stereotypical educate, work retire process . What’s up with that? Just because someone stops working, they are NOT on their way to dying - working is WORKING not living. Because we no longer work, we are released to spend time with our families, our kids and grandchildren, we are able pursue hobbies, social activities, sports etc., most of which we had no time for when working. Retirement is not redundant, it’s awesome.
Thats what they call it so we don't really get the whole slavery aspect! Just maintaining my house yard & life doesn't give me enough time or left over strength to get enough fun like dancing at the summer festivals! We are the ones keeping this system rolling and allat inflated prices...like never before! ONLY God can save us now which I believe Him for! He does like a good challenge! Hallelujah!!!
Amen ! My life has never been richer American people live to work I worked only to live and I'm so grateful for that.Those I can't find happiness by the world around them I'm sorry for them there's so much to do and so much fun to be had enjoy your life and think more of the Stoics living your life as it is your last and remember that the past is over mathematically divided out how many years you have left and enjoy every moment of them.
Absolutely right, I think. We are subject to pressures from advertisers and companies selling retirement homes or equity release to accept utopian dreams and templates of how life has been viewed traditionally. The daily reality of being part of a work force and just getting on with being part of society seems more realistic to me. Who wants years of cruises and holidays? It’s silly and demeans our humanity and the dreams are being marketed by those who are on the make, exploiting people’s existential insecurities.
I’m glad it works for her, but I’m running for the door,, as should you.!
I disagree. Retirement, as in life is what you make it. Never being able to retire is the real tragedy. These days people’s time spent is limited to their imagination, and living within their means. A pension, and ssa are entitlements that are earned through years of dedicated service, and hard work. Respect your elders.
Living into a retirement home is never anyones dream. Very few are lucky enough to stay in good health into their old age. My mom managed with our help until 86 until she lost the use of her legs. The last 4 years of her life was in assisted living where she added to her friends, but living there rather than her home of 65 years wasn’t what she wanted. It’s what she had to do.
Agreed, my mother-in-law was 89 and independent before the onset of dementia and a broken hip.
A specialist dementia care home was required as she went downhill rapidly and forgot everything and everyone she had ever known before passing away after seven weeks.
She had always refused a care home stating that her children should inherit the family home, so in the end she got her wish!
If you are in employment then there is a age limit upto which you can work . There after you may not fit in a another company as a consultant or whatever because it's not a full time one and you may be required deliver more and quicker results for a lesser remuneration which becomes stressful . Best is to secure and plan financially when you know that you are going to retire on a particular date . Plan a good place to live plan good investments and get your Medicare organised . Have someone around you for help in case of any kind of emergency . Keep in touch with few friends and travel according to your means and interest
This lady putting a pretty dark shadow on retirement. Once you get financial independence you can name your own terms on what you want to do in terms of work or not work. My retirement has nothing to do with stereotypes, I just don't like work enough to keep going once I have enough money.
In the 1600's ladies would retire from the dining room TO the "withdrawing room" later known as the drawing room.
Rich people never retire!
Why do retire at all? Because there is more to life than work. I rather spend 8 hours with my friends and family than my coworkers.
hmm interesting
I'm afraid I'll be bored in retirement
So then don't be boring! But seriously - you have some interests, maybe even passions now? Grow them - get more, explore more. Don't get me wrong - I fear same as you - I fear worse: becoming agoraphobic. As Curtis Mayfield said (Move on Up), "Remember your dream is your only scheme So keep on pushin'". Having friends, someone to talk to helps.
Sort of Retirement Failure to Launch. LOL. Need to do some planning for any life change.