Photographed at Cradle Mountain, Tasmania, the writer reflects on making meaningful contributions to the younger generation in her semi-retirement. — OOI LAY TIN
It's been a year since I entered semi-retirement – a quiet pause between life chapters, filled with unanswered questions. What comes next? Where does purpose go once job titles and status fade?
I wasn’t ready to stop learning or giving. After decades in higher education marketing and book publishing, I knew the relentless rhythm of targets and deadlines. But now I longed for something slower – work that nourished the heart and stretched the mind. Most of all, I wanted to contribute, especially to the younger generation.
