By: Rather than abruptly withdrawing from the daily grind, many IT professionals would consider consulting as a bridge to retirement, finds a survey released today by Robert Half Technology, a Menlo-Park, Calif.-based provider of IT professional services.
Nearly half (46 percent) of CIOs surveyed said they are likely to consider project work or consulting as a way to transition into retirement, with 13 percent saying that they are “very likely” to do so and 33 percent saying they are “somewhat” likely.
Many consider contractual work a lifestyle choice, and not a decision to stop working entirely.
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“Consulting provides a way for IT professionals to continue leveraging the expertise developed over their careers, earn extra income, mentor the next generation of talent and gain the flexibility to pursue other interests - both professional and personal,” said Katherine Spencer Lee, executive director of Robert Half Technology, in a statement.
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