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EPISODE · Mar 22, 2026 · 9 MIN

What’s A Micro-Retirement? Inside The Career Trend Popularized By Gen Z

from Viewpoints Radio · host Marty Peterson, Julie Guntrip, Grace Galante

What’s A Micro-Retirement? Inside The Career Trend Popularized By Gen Z For decades, the plan was simple: work nonstop until your mid-60’s and then finally retire. But a growing number of younger workers are pressing pause much earlier, taking intentional breaks from their careers to travel, learn or reset. Guest: Julie Guntrip, head of financial wellness, Jenius Bank Host: Marty Peterson Producers: Grace Galante Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | SpotifyFacebook: @ViewpointsOnlineX: @viewpointsradioInstagram: @viewpointsradioFull ArchiveContact UsAffiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For decades, the plan was simple: work nonstop until your mid-60’s and then finally retire. But a growing number of younger workers are pressing pause much earlier, taking intentional breaks from their careers to travel, learn or reset.

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