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Area of Science:

  • Sociology of Work
  • Gerontology
  • Retirement Studies

Background:

  • Societal push to extend working lives confronts established retirement age norms.
  • Older workers' experiences and agency in retirement are crucial for understanding this transition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore how older postal workers utilize narrative agency when discussing retirement.
  • To examine the implications of these experiences for extending working lives.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative longitudinal analysis of thematic interviews.
  • Case study approach with three representative former Finnish postal workers.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated narrative agency through questioning social norms on unemployment and personal value.
  • Showcased adaptation to unexpected retirement changes and shifts in work focus.
  • Highlighted a perceived freedom in choosing post-retirement activities.

Conclusions:

  • Challenging negative societal narratives on aging and work is vital for extending working lives.
  • Retirement can be framed as a 'space of the possible'.
  • Workplace structural flexibility can enhance the perception of aging at work.