retirement syndrome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The difficulties faced by individuals in positions of authority at the end of their career, such as loss of work, vitality, influence, public contact, and financial stability.

Word forms

retirement syndrome

Etymology

Coined by Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries.

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