'Retirement' a dirty word for many older workers: Older workers are finding meaning after ending their careers
[26 October 2003 - BostonWorks.com] Years ago, people reaching age 65 typically received a gold watch from employers and then golfed their way into retirement. Not anymore. A number of older workers are heading into their golden years determined to find meaningful part-time work after leaving the corporate or professional world. ''Retirement'' has become a dirty word for some members of this group, which includes the oldest of the nation's baby boom generation born between 1946 and 1964. ...