Are you a tech exec getting to the age where you are thinking about retiring but don’t know what to do afterwards? With 20-30-40 and even close to 50 years of experience it can be tough to just let go and not stay in IT after retirement.
If you want to stay in the business but not commit to the hours that have made you a top technology executive, there are a number of things that you can consider.
- Gig Work: Senior leaders with valuable experience are needed for companies who want to advance quickly but not invest in a permanent executive. Use LinkedIn as a way to connect with company leaders looking for experience. You might also want to look at networks like Upwork, where you can network with people looking for senior leaders for temporary assignments.
- Technical Advisory: Again, use LinkedIn to connect with people looking for hourly consulting needs. You can typically work with individuals over Zoom to provide them with your expertise based on their specific needs.
- Blogging: Like I’m doing, provide your expertise on the fly with a blog site. you can generate extra revenue by having advertising on your site. The more popular the site becomes the more you will generate. This is a great way to stay occupied and not have a major work commitment.
However you stay connected with IT you also need to remember to stay up to date with technology. So, invest in yourself by getting premium services like LinkedIn Learning where you can take courses whenever you feel you need to update your skills in a specific area.