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Retired? Missing Work? Wonder Why?

Every day we read stories about people who are currently or plan on working in retirement. This is not an oxymoron but the new reality for many people. Some people get it immediately why people want to continue to work in some way, and others are shocked. But if you look at why they work, you'll discover that there are many reasons. In fact through research we discovered 85 reasons for why they work beyond the money and a lot of it has to do with personal fulfillment.

What drives you?

We conducted research for Don't Retire, REWIRE! by asking 200 pre-retirees age 39 to 77 and more than 100 retirees age 41 to 99: "WHY DO YOU or DID YOU WORK BEYOND A PAYCHECK?" Many people don't realize what they get from work besides money until you come right out and ask them that simple question! We were stunned by the 85 reasons ranging form deire tohave accomplishments, to making a difference, to having recognition or power. We called these 85 reason, drivers.

Think of Drivers as personal motivators.

Since no one else feels your Drivers like you do, there are no right answers and no test score. Drivers are personal motivators that can either consciously or subconsciously propel us to make the decisions or choices we do in selecting work, leisure and community activities. Our results show that it doesn't matter if you're 25 and starting a career; 45 and hitting a mid-career obstacle; 58 and having the chance to retire early; or 70 seeking to pursue a rewirement® career, Drivers rule!