Reading · The Long Game: Reporting for Grown-Ups

Jul 07, 2026

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In Amy Lindgren’s 30+ years as a career counselor, she’s observed something curious. About half the people who go back to work after retiring end up returning to a similar career.

“They may be seeking familiarity or what they feel will be the highest level of pay. It’s where their strongest category of contacts is,” she said. “They may feel like they lef…

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Julie Pfitzinger is the former managing editor of Next Avenue, which focused on issues relevant to readers 50 and older. She is a freelance editor and writer, with a keen interest in writing stories about the many nuances of life as we grow older.

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