By David Lindquist, IndyStar.com | Read the Entire Article Here
But it won’t be surprising if Letterman second-guesses his decision to exit the airwaves, said Natalie Caine, a California-based consultant to retirees from the worlds of acting and politics.
Similar to anyone entering retirement, Letterman is letting go of his career identity, daily routine, workplace support network and camaraderie of colleagues.
Setting him apart from other retirees are traits, for better or worse, that accompanied his rise to the top.
Known to be a harsh self-critic, Letterman lives for making the show but fully expects that things will go wrong. When things go right, the show has been his one reliable gauge of positive feedback.
Now, suddenly, yank.
Other quotes from Natalie in the article include:
“Even if you chose to step down or step aside, you know you’re not going back to that life and you know you’re going to miss it,” Caine said. “It’s really important to acknowledge that you’re going to have some sad days.”
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Retirement consultant Caine said his situation is unique yet universal to all people at the end of careers.
“It’s a journey to find new meaning,” Caine said. “You’re no longer the funny guy. You’re no longer the sarcastic guy. You’re no longer visible across the world. So what matters to you now? What is meaningful to you?”
Natalie Caine, M.A. natalie@lifeintransition.org
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