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Stetson, Damon – 1971
The author explores the self-realization opportunities possible through second careers as well as the uncertainties and hazards involved in such a major life change. Numerous examples of middle-aged second careerists are included in the book as well as some classic examples. There is no set pattern of career changing in mid-life; new directions…
Descriptors: Adults, Career Change, Community Action, Employed Women
Budetti, Peter P., Ed.; Burkhauser, Richard V., Ed.; Gregory, Janice M., Ed.; Hunt, H. Allan, Ed. – 2001
This book contains 15 articles on older workers and the challenges of health insurance, Social Security, retirement, job loss, and working until older ages. Following an introduction by the editors, the articles are organized in five sections that also include commentaries on the articles. The following are included in Section 1, "Charting…
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Disabilities, Early Retirement, Employed Women
Turner, John A.; And Others – 1993
This book analyzes what happens to the pension benefits of workers who quit or are laid off jobs. The first chapter reviews the connection between job mobility and pension portability. Chapter 2 portrays a labor market undergoing changes that often result in reductions in retirement benefits. Chapter 3 describes job change further by examining…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Age Discrimination, Career Change, Career Planning
Gough, Jeanne A., Ed. – 1997
This book, which is designed for the general reader who is planning to enter the job market or contemplating a career change, contains basic information about the jobs and the employment outlook; finding a job; employer and employee rights and obligations; balancing home and work; education and training; and self-employment, small business and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Career Development, Career Education, Check Lists