What Do You Do After You “Graduate From Work”? | With Ed Schollmeyer

What happens after a long career finally ends?In this episode of 15 Minutes with Amy and Faith, we launch our new series exploring the question many people eventually face:What do you do after you “graduate from work”?Our guest, Ed Schollmeyer, recently retired after a 33-year career at Fidelity. Instead of trying to recreate a traditional full-time role, Ed began exploring new ways to stay engaged, purposeful, and connected.Today he serves as an adjunct college professor, mentoring students and sharing real-world insights from decades in the financial industry.In this conversation we talk about:• The emotional side of leaving a long career• Why retirement doesn’t have to mean stopping work completely• Taking small steps toward what interests you• Finding purpose through mentoring and teaching• Redefining work and balance in the next stage of lifeIf you’re thinking about retirement, a career transition, or simply wondering what comes next, this conversation will get you thinking.And remember…tell your bestie.Chapters:00:00 Welcome to 15 Minutes with Amy and Faith00:06 Breathing exercise00:40 Starting the series: Graduating From Work01:00 Meet Ed Schollmeier02:30 The first feeling after retiring03:50 Why retirement decisions happen in small steps06:00 Finding purpose after a long career07:20 How mentoring led to teaching12:00 The best part of teaching students15:00 Advice for people graduating from work18:40 Setting boundaries in the next stage of life20:00 How retirement changes your perspective21:40 You don’t need a full-time “next act”23:00 Final thoughts and takeaway24:15 Tell your bestie