Caribbean women over 35, 40 and 50 must consider some stark realities as they manoeuvre the future of work: national pension schemes nearing depletion (some estimated within 20 years); systemic underemployment compared to men; the additional burden of youth unemployment and; the disproportionate threat of NCDs. Island Woman, Dianne Squires explores these realities in today’s episode.
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As Caribbean women we have to get honest about work, ageing and our Caribbean reality. When we cross milestones of 35, 40, and 50, we start to wonder if we’ve outgrown the career roles we once worked hard to attain. We assess how we can continue to maximise our economic impact while protecting our wellbeing. With regional pensions under threat and the risk of noncommunicable diseases rising as we age.
In this episode, I’m sharing why I chose to “peel it back to the studs” and how we can all work stronger, not just harder.
Chapter Timestamps:
0:00 – The Reality of Ageing and Work in the Caribbean
2:15 – Life After 35: A New Perspective on Career
4:45 – The Truth About Pensions and Economic Stability
7:10 – Outgrowing Your Role: The “Tight Shoes” Analogy
9:30 – Maintaining Well-being & Managing Health Risks
12:15 – Upskilling: Are You Willing to Learn Something New?
15:00 – Using Your “Total Skill Range” to Earn Income
18:30 – Redefining Work
I have more questions than answers, but I know this: we don’t have to work until we drop. We can choose a life that allows us to execute at the highest quality while remaining whole. Let’s think through these transitions together.
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Dianne N. Squires is a Strategic Communications leader, Founder of Dianne N Squires Consulting (DNSC), and host of the Island Woman Podcast. Through DNSC, her work centres on elevating voice, visibility and impact for Caribbean changemakers.
– DNSC Consulting Services: https://www.diannensquires.com/work-with-me
– Rooted and Ready Strategic Visible Authority programme for women: https://www.diannensquires.com/rooted-and-ready-visibility-programme-for-women
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