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NSW Residents Believe Their Neighbourhoods Are Safer: ABS
In 2008, more than half (55%) of people in NSW did not think there were crime or public nuisance problems in their neighbourhood according to figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. This figure has risen from 47% to 55% between 1999 and 2008.
Read more about NSW Residents Believe Their Neighbourhoods Are Safer: ABSNSW Seniors Are Living Longer And Are Better Off
NSW seniors are living longer and are better off. The average life expectancy of people living in New South Wales has increased by nearly ten years from 1974 to 2006 according to a new report released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and the NSW Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care.
Read more about NSW Seniors Are Living Longer And Are Better OffMore Than A Third Of Brits (35 per cent) Are Likely to Consider Moving Abroad When They Retire
- Rising costs in Britain are also a factor for Brits considering moving abroad, as the new breed of retirees, dubbed 'emi-greys', worry that their pensions simply won't go far enough at home. Almost half of us (47 per cent) believe the UK is too expensive to live the life that we want to lead, and a worrying 28 per cent of people do not feel they can afford to stay in the UK when they retire.
Read more about More Than A Third Of Brits (35 per cent) Are Likely to Consider Moving Abroad When They RetireThe greyer, the better for rural towns Older residents seen as asset to smaller communities
A new study determined older Americans who retire to rural areas quickly become involved and are a tremendous asset to addressing both immediate and longer-term needs, such as public transportation and health care for older in-migrants.
Read more about The greyer, the better for rural towns Older residents seen as asset to smaller communitiesTop tips: How To Make The Most Of A Mid-Career Crisis
The New Zealand Herald
Behavioural specialist Dr John Demartini gives tips on how to make the most of a mid-career crisis.
[b]How can you tell if you are having a mid-career crisis?[/b]
Do you feel unfulfilled in your job? Are you daydreaming about a career you'd rather be doing? Do you dread Mondays more than usual? The honest answer to these questions might lead you to the conclusion that you are, indeed, in the midst of a mid-career crisis and it may be time for a change.
[b]What if you are close to retirement anyway?[/b]
Staying in an unfulfilling job just so you can retire may not be the wisest path. The pernicious retirement myth has little to do with the reality of life and human potential. I know many people in their 70s, 80s and 90s that are still doing what they love and loving what they do and still going strong. Chronological age is certainly not the only determining factor for living your dreams.
[b]What if what I love to do is not a safe career path?[/b]
The recent economic challenges and the uncertainties around job security serve as a reminder there is no such thing as a safe career path. When you spend your life doing what you love, you literally turn your vocation into a vacation. This is absolutely a possibility for anyone who chooses to make it so.
[b]What if I cannot afford to make a change in my career?[/b]
Where there is a will there is a way. When it comes to finances, there are always institutions and investors looking for smart new business opportunities to invest in. Failing that, there are 24 hours in a day and if it is necessary to take a part-time job as a temporary means of making a transition it could be a worthwhile compromise to make, especially when you consider the pay-off could be a life filled with doing what you love to do.
[b]How can I make the most of a mid-career crisis?[/b]
I suggest taking the following six steps: interview yourself, expand your mind, make a plan, know when you're ready for change, reinvent the role you have and look for solutions.
