Chapter 12: Work, Leisure, and Retirement
Work:
Why is your job meaningful to you? Are you working for money or other reasons? Does your job reflect the person you are?
-
The Meaning of Work - Read this article and learn how to be more creative in your job.
-
Find out what your work interest and style-This quiz will give you an incite into what type of work atmosphere would be good for you and what occupation would be ideal.
-
Gender Differences in Occupation- Read about and look at charts that compare gender's in the work force.
-
Department Of Labor- Find out information on is going on in the work force.
The four types of Leisure Activities: Cultural, Physical, Social, and Solitary
Cultural activities include such things as sporting events, concerts, and church services
-
The Fox Theatre-Want to go see a show at the Fox? This link will take you to the show schedule.
-
Go here to find all sorts of fun activities to do in Atlanta-Want to see a professional or eat at a nice restaurant? Well then this is the page for you! Anything that you ever wanted to know about Atlanta's activities can be found on this link. ENJOY!
Physical activities include sports, aerobics, gardening
-
Fitness at North Georgia College & State University- find out what North Georgia has to offer!!
-
Exercising for the Older Adult-Learn what types of exercise are best for the older adult.
Social activities include visiting with friends or going to parties
-
Have fun with friends in the great outdoors!!-Learn information about the state parks of Georgia!
Solitary activities include reading, listening to music or watching TV
-
Find all the books that you ever wanted to read!!-Barnes & Noble
-
Find the cruise that fits you best!-There is a cruise for every age.
Retirement:
When do plan to retire? How much money will you have at retirement? Where will you spend your retirement years? What activities will you engage in during retirement?
-
What will you make after you retire?-Learn how to calculate what your retirement benefits will be and how your family might benefit.
You can also find out other information about medicare, social security, and disability benefits.
-
AARP-Information on issues that relate to older adults. Your membership in old age my include benefits and discounts.