Welcome to Rambling Jo's Blog.  During these tough economic times, when unemployment is over eight percent and jobs are being eliminated and workloads are being redistributed to the remaining, already over-extended employees, it is no time to find oneself on the cut list.  Companies are all finding new and creative ways to deal with budget cuts and shrinking profit margins and have changed the vernacular for laying people off from downsizing to right-sizing.  With more than fifty highly qualified individuals vying for the same position in the current job market, the thought of finding oneself on the unemployment line is a formidable proposition. 

In April, 2012, Josee Moore found herself in just that position.   A long time administrative professional for a large engineering and construction corporation in the northeast, Josee unexpectedly became a recipient of an early retirement package that was offered to all senior employees.  This was a one time offer and there was no guarantee that lay offs would not follow.  The message was clear and the package was generous.  It was an offer that more than sixty percent of those offered accepted, including Josee.

This site was initially created to chronical Josee's experiences and findings as she researches second career opportunities and finds her niche in the exciting world of blogging.  Retirement from a job isn't a life sentence.  It's is a new opportunity to do the things we have always wanted and perhaps even make a living doing so.  Are you retired and feeling lost or without a purpose?  If so, follow Josee on her journey to this exciting next phase of life called retirement.   

In 2013, Josee plans to expand the scope of this site to include video blogging and content that includes all things of interest to retirees and active seniors.  Consider adding this site to your RSS feed to receive the most current updates.