APERS invited members to take a survey on our website about their attitudes toward returning to work after retirement. You might find the results interesting
Note that the majority of respondents in our unscientific survey were vested members (five or more years of service), so the results presented herein are from that group.
Do you plan to work after retiring from APERS? Most think it's a possibility, but almost as many aren't planning on it.
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Not sure |
37% |
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Only if I have to |
32% |
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Definitely |
18% |
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Absolutely not |
13% |
What kind of work you would prefer after retirement? Most would want to try something new.
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Exactly the same job as before |
9% |
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The same general type of work |
18% |
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A completely different type of work |
52% |
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No work at all |
21% |
What is the most likely reason you would return to work? Nearly 2/3 said they'd consider "unretiring" only if they needed more income.
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Needing the income |
59% |
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Wanting something to do |
29% |
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Loving my work |
4% |
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Missing fellowship and support |
3% |
What’s your top priority in choosing a post-retirement job? Perhaps surprisingly, compensation wasn't the top answer. A flexible schedule was of greater importance to most respondents.
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Flexible scheduling |
53% |
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Money |
32% |
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Feeling of accomplishment |
9% |
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Supportive environment |
6% |
------ adapted from APERSpective for Active Members, Winter 2019 newsletter
