Not ready to retire? How to sell your employer on ‘flextirement’

By carefully planning and presenting your proposal, you increase your chances of successfully transitioning to this new phase of your career.

I may never retire. I love working, and I’ve found that I’m not alone in dreading the idea of solely filling my later years with bingo and boredom. Nonetheless, I don’t see myself clocking in 9-to-5, either. With the current workforce nearing retirement, many seek greater work-life balance—not a complete end to their careers. But how do you get your employer to ditch the outdated model of a hard-stop retirement and embrace “flextirement?”