RETIREMENT STORIES - PODCAST

When Irish Eyes Are Smiling

By Lisa Raffo

Ed Lynch shown smiling while on his way to his "Retirement Job"

Ed Lynch is a great guy -- the kind of guy you’d want to watch the game with, share a joke with. His sparkling blue eyes make you feel you can rely on him, trust him to solve your problems. And that’s just how his boss wants you to feel. Ed’s primary responsibility in his retirement job as project manager for a Boston-area construction company is keeping clients informed and comfortable with each phase of their project. He also needs to coordinate with all the workers to make sure they have their materials and are completing their tasks according to schedule. Ed retired after 30 years as a partner and customer service manager in an automotive dealership.

Click on the play buttons below and listen to short audio clips of our interview with Ed Lynch.

	How did Ed find his "Retirement Job" ?			Did he face any age related challenges?
	What did his wife think?			Did his co-workers treat him differently?
	What is it about this job that appeals to Ed?			Did his years give him some wisdom to bring to his new job?
	What was the biggest challenge Ed faced.			Ed’s advice to others searching for a retirement job.
	Why didn’t Ed pursue a more traditional retirement?			Ed believes the notion of retirement is changing.
	What makes Ed feel good about working?			Ed and his wife both work and he says it fills an important need for them.

Lisa Raffo is Editorial Director of RetirementJobs.com and a popular freelance writer. Lisa has worked extensively in radio and television news. She was with CNN in New York and Washington as a writer, editor, producer and executive producer. She has also worked with CBS and Fox affiliates as well as Voice of America and MacNeil-Lehrer productions.