From Engineer to Principal to Manager: What 30+ Years Taught Me About Starting Over

As I head into work this morning, I’m reflecting on what makes me tick and where I’m headed next. With about three years left until retirement, I find myself thinking more and more about how to channel my love for planning, organizing, and coordinating into a purposeful next chapter. In this video, I share my journey from manufacturing engineering to elementary school administration and back into program management—and how organizing everything from plant visits to multi-year vacations is shaping my retirement vision. Whether it's creating worksheets, digital planning tools, or learning the craft of video creation, preparing for this milestone starts today. If you're in your 60s and actively planning your next chapter, subscribe to join the journey! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Morning Commute & Plant Life 1:25 Why I’m Happiest When I’m Planning 3:05 Essential Workplace Soft Skills 3:55 Career Pivot: Engineering to School Principal & Back 6:30 The 3-Year Countdown to Retirement 7:55 Turning Organization Skills into Future Projects 8:25 Stretching My Mind with YouTube #PreRetirement #RetirementPlanning #WomenOver60 #LifeAfter60 #CareerPivot