Uploaded November 2021 | Updated September 2026, 13 hours ago
In this 'INCITE in conversation' session three distinguished library and information professionals - Jan Richards, Michele Gaca, and Gulcin Cribb - discuss their transition into retirement, the anticipated risks, rewards and their busy schedules in these new stages of their careers that include mentoring, chairing committees, volunteering and passion projects. They share their reflections on their careers, the future of the sector and how to find the right work-life balance.
The session expands on the article ‘Time for Pursuits of Choice’ that came out in the November-December 2021 issue of INCITE magazine, which you can read here: https://read.alia.org.au/incite-novemberdecember-2021
Jan, Gulcin and Michele also each gave their two top tips for retirement:
Jan:
• Listen to your heart not what everyone else is telling you
• You’re never too young to have serious questions with your superannuation advisor
Gulcin:
• Create opportunities for enjoyment and fulfilment, not because you have to
• Don't expect a complete work and retirement divide. Interest in and giving back to the profession and community can be incredibly fulfilling
Michele:
• Retirement is the beginning of a new life, not the end
• Instead of a to-do list, create a can-do list 😊
The book mentioned by Michele was: How to retire Happy, Wild and Free: retirement wisdom that you won’t get from your financial advisor by Ernie J Zelinski
“This is not a book on retirement rather an inspirational guide on how to enjoy life to its fullest!”
In this 'INCITE in conversation' session three distinguished library and information professionals - Jan Richards, Michele Gaca, and Gulcin Cribb - discuss their transition into retirement, the anticipated risks, rewards and their busy schedules in these new stages of their careers that include mentoring, chairing committees, volunteering and passion projects. They share their reflections on their careers, the future of the sector and how to find the right work-life balance.
The session expands on the article ‘Time for Pursuits of Choice’ that came out in the November-December 2021 issue of INCITE magazine, which you can read here: https://read.alia.org.au/incite-novemberdecember-2021
Jan, Gulcin and Michele also each gave their two top tips for retirement:
Jan:
• Listen to your heart not what everyone else is telling you
• You’re never too young to have serious questions with your superannuation advisor
Gulcin:
• Create opportunities for enjoyment and fulfilment, not because you have to
• Don't expect a complete work and retirement divide. Interest in and giving back to the profession and community can be incredibly fulfilling
Michele:
• Retirement is the beginning of a new life, not the end
• Instead of a to-do list, create a can-do list 😊
The book mentioned by Michele was: How to retire Happy, Wild and Free: retirement wisdom that you won’t get from your financial advisor by Ernie J Zelinski
“This is not a book on retirement rather an inspirational guide on how to enjoy life to its fullest!”
