A note from me
Still Not Retired
Honest talk for anyone over 50 who got laid off or found retirement doesn't pay the bills. Real lessons from 40+ years in business. No hype, no free lunch.
Pour a coffee and stay a while. Everything here is written the way I'd say it across the kitchen table.
Straight talk, no hype
Real stories from 40+ years in business, including the ones that went wrong.
Short and doable
Most reads fit inside one cup of coffee, with one step you can take today.
For a fresh start after 50
Written for anyone laid off, pushed out, or coming back from retirement.
The latest letters
Honest Business Lessons
Why Most Home Businesses Fail (The Math Nobody Shows You)
Most home businesses fail because the underlying math requires an army of recruits just to break even. Here is the honest lesson from 40 years in business.
by Bert Jensen
Coming Back From Retirement
Why I Came Back From Retirement (and My One Test Now)
Retiring on a tight budget was not working. Here is why I came out of retirement, the shiny object traps I quit, and the one test I run before spending a dime.
by Bert Jensen
Life After a Layoff
What to Do When Severance Runs Out (Honest Guide)
Severance ending and still no job callbacks? Here is an honest, low-overhead plan to protect your savings and rebuild your income without hype.
by Bert Jensen
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