Sixtyandme iconSixtyandmeSep 18, 2026

The Danger of the Missing “And”: Why More Women Are Refusing to Simply “Retire”

When you tell someone you are leaving your career, the standard response is usually a variation of, "Congratulations! Enjoy the relaxation." But when I told my sister I was retiring, she asked me a much sharper, better question: "What are your plans?" It was a beautiful question because it didn't assume an ending.

The Danger of the Missing “And”: Why More Women Are Refusing to Simply “Retire”

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When you tell someone you are leaving your career, the standard response is usually a variation of, "Congratulations!

Enjoy the relaxation." But when I told my sister I was retiring, she asked me a much sharper, better question: "What are your plans?" It was a beautiful question because it didn't assume an ending.

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When you tell someone you are leaving your career, the standard response is usually a variation of, "Congratulations! Enjoy the relaxation." But when I told my sister I was retiring, she asked me a much sharper, better question: "What are your plans?" It was a beautiful question because it didn't assume an ending.

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