ABSTRACT
In the bygone eras, retirement was often a fairly simple matter. For many people, it was up and out. The prospect of leaving a job and relinquishing the satisfactions of a career is bound to provoke mixed emotions. Those trend to the negative if health issues of self or the needs of near and dear ones or inflexible company policies dictate this change. Retirement is a major life passage, whether welcomed or dreaded, and it can help to talk it out. An individual may want to consult with others who know him/her well and who are able to set aside their own needs and wishes in order to help the individual. An individual might benefit from reflection of a different order, if he/she is still uncertain of his/her direction. If he/she comes up with a cluster of good decisions to analyze, it is better to look for any similarities in the steps he/she took to get to a resolution.
