A generation of wasted talent | Victoria Tomlinson | TEDxSheffieldHallamUniversity

Retirement is morally wrong - Let’s use the skills of the 50 plus generation to benefit you, your company, and society. As the 100-year life becomes normal, Victoria founded Next-Up to help people use their skills in new ways in retirement, through corporate workshops and individual support. She interviews inspirational people for their podcast, Re-think Retirement, and is developing an online platform to support every employee at this challenging stage of life.
A former director of EY on the London leadership team, Victoria ran an award-winning communications and digital business for 30 years. An Amazon bestseller and BBC expert woman, Victoria is chair of Women in Leeds Digital aiming to increase the diversity of digital teams in organisations. 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

[@nadidchowdhury8191]

I've always imagined retirement as a big vacation. This video really opened my eyes on the reality that is never talked about by society, how it can lead to depression, worthlessness and identity crisis. Amazing presentation

[@justinmckeown]

"The Queen does it... so why shouldn't I?"

[@itscristyhere]

Great talk! People with that profile have so much to teach and try out :)
I thought the topic meant that the younger generation is wasted because they always ask for 3+ years of experience in every job offer when only older generations have it, therefore people doubt about the capabilities of upcoming professionals cutting every opportunity for them.
I wish that those who are retired knew that ending something is not wrong and it can be a new opportunity for others as well.