If you’re currently in your 40s, the prospect of living a lot longer may not excite you. Not that you’re fond of the alternative; it’s just that for many middle-aged people, it can be a tough time. My fourth decade was by far my most successful. I made a lot of money, enjoyed recognition and …| Further
It’s been a crazy couple of weeks. My family and I packed up and left France after three months, and took a long flight to Tokyo. The jet lag was brutal, even with the shorter trip from Europe. Tokyo is a fascinating place, but the lack of sleep combined with the culture shock made for …| Further
From the July 2, 2020 issue of Further Lately, there’s been much ado about pandemic-induced productivity. Companies are hopping on the work-from-home bandwagon, delighted to discover that overlording isn’t necessary to get results. In an internal survey by online learning company Chegg, for example, 86% of employees said their productivity was on par with or …| Further
We constantly hear that it’s a crisis that Generation X won’t be able to retire at the “typical” time. That the forgotten generation is getting screwed over once again. Never mind that longer, healthier lives make retirement in your mid 60s a tough assignment. The prospect of running out of funds before you run out …| Further
