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What do I want to be when I grow up?

What do I want to be when I grow up? I would be willing to bet that if you are over 50 you had not thought to ask yourself that question. Yet many Baby Boomers are finding themselves looking around for a second career. Canada has the biggest population of Boomers on the planet, many who have spent years in the corporate world with not a lot to show for their loyalty. Many are finding themselves with no pension, or an inadequate one.
Add to that the current financial situation, many cannot touch investments. So a second career for many is a necessity.
Boomers also for the most part are not ready to retire. No longer are they retiring from a job, but retiring to something else. So, where do you start? For most of us, we have adapted ourselves to the corporate world, and may have forgotten what we were really passionate about. Especially for women, with many roles - we look ahead and ask the question - who am I really?
Understanding your personality type can help you discover what activities or second career might fit you.



The Blue temperament type has a core need for meaning and significance and having a purpose in life. If there is no need for a second income, Blues will enjoy being involved with charity organizations, or painting, gardening, scrapbooking. For a second career consider, motivational speaking, coaching or consulting.


The Gold temperament type has a core need for belonging and duty. This type will likely have their finances in place. Golds will enjoy being involved with clubs, volunteer work where they will enjoy planning and organizing events. A second career for a Gold
may be doing tax returns, bookkeeping, and accounting, helping others to organize their homes or offices.


The Orange temperament type has a core need for freedom and making an impact. If there is no need for an income, Oranges will enjoy playing a musical instrument, playing golf or pursue other outdoor pursuits. A second career for an Orange could be, motivational speaking, building furniture, adventure travelling and journalism.


The Green temperament type has core need for knowledge and competence. If no substitute income is required Greens will pursue intellectual pursuits, many may return to University or college just for the opportunity to learn. If work is a requirement consider consulting in the field that you are an expert in. Teach at a college, many will hire subject matter experts.


No matter what your personality type, explore the many options available to you - find the real you - the authentic you and work at or volunteer for something that gives you joy or passion. Boomers are living longer - you may as well have some fun!

What to Give an NT (Green) for Christmas

Our very knowledgeable Greens (NT's) will love any gift that furthers their knowledge. NT's are not into possessions or 'things'. Avoid fluffy slippers, and jewellery. Knick knacks will find themselves in the next garage sale. NT's have a unique sense of humour, so tickets to a comedy show would work, as would a trip to an interesting place with lots of history. A magazine subscription to something that interests them, such as science, nature, how to go 'green'. Avoid packaging, it;s likely that our NT's (Greens) are totally serious about going 'Green'. NT's love ideas and concepts, a trip to the museum would be most welcome.

What to give a Glorious Gold (SJ) for Christmas

The core need for our glorious Golds is belonging, tradition and responsibility. Think about practicality and how the gift will help the Gold personality type carry out their responsibilities or honour a family tradition. Do not be extravagant and ensure that the gift is of high quality. Some gift ideas - a planner for the new year, a new briefcase to replace the old worn one, a labeller - Golds are very organized, or an alarm clock to ensure that the Gold is always on time. Gold personality types will appreciate that you put some thought behind the gift. As long as you are happy they are happy.

What to give an SP (Orange) for Christmas

Woo Hoo! The Orange temperament type is motivated by freedom and impact. Don't fence me in! Just like Tigger - Oranges bounce. Orange Personality types are all about the senses. Think about gifts that relate to the senses, perfume, music, art work, fine wine or chocolate, a soft sweater. Oranges also like variety and fun, so look for something they can use in their leisure time. Plan a spa day and go with them - make sure there is lot's of variety and choice. How about an adventure weekend like white water rafting or horseback riding? Even if you get It wrong, oranges won't care, they get over it easily - they'll just bounce back.

What to Give an NF (Blue) for Christmas

Meaning and Significance - that's the key to a Blue's heart. The Blue temperament has a core need for unique identity, meaning and significance. Their talents are as caregivers, facilitators and mentors. They value harmony and cooperation. People of the blue temperament will not really care about gifts so much, that is of the material type. You will really impress a blue if you wrote a poem about them, or as Minnie did, knit something special for them. Blue's are often found in the Self Help section of the book store - careful though - they may already have all of them! Try a wall plaque that has a motivational saying, or a day out that pampers them, blues so often are caring for others. No matter what you give a blue, it will be treasured and appreciated. Blues are relationship centred, any gift that treasures your relationship with them will be welcomed.

What Personality Type is Santa Claus?

Got your attention didn't I? If I were to guess what Santa's Type is I would say. ENFJ. His NF makes him a blue temperament, meaning that his core needs are 'meaning and significance', and 'unique Identity'. Boy I'll say he's unique! Santa's E means that he's an Extrovert (Ho..Ho..Ho..!)...or maybe not, he does spend 364 days at the North Pole! Extroverts do take their energy from outside themselves. Santa's J means that he can be organized. (Once a year he makes a list and checks it twice!) Feel free to disagree fellow type practitioners. ;-) This is just for fun, finding out your true type can help you make sense of why you do the things you do, and help you to tap into new behaviours that will help move you forward.Next Post - 'What to give an NF for Christmas.'