Carole McManus

About Carole McManus

Posts by Carole McManus:

A Reinvention with Pride and Integrity

John and Francesca Vrattos had a wonderful life of family, travel, and career success; he as the sales manager at Parisian Bakery/Colombo Baking Company, she as an office manager. Then came the recession. Both were laid off from their jobs in 2009, and eventually they lost their home.  That Christmas, their daughter gave them a […]

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Lessons in Community Building

The Next for Me team was at CMX Summit last week, learning about the latest community trends from thought leaders across myriad industries, from tech to wellness to gaming to online education. We have deep roots in online community (Jeff and Carole met when he was heading up community at E*TRADE and she was manager […]

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Building Your Brand On Social Media – A Next For Me Guide

As we all seem to be putting off retirement, we’re looking online for career help, job listings and to build our personal brand. We know that social media isn’t just for narcissistic twenty-somethings to post selfies, it’s a place where we can showcase our work, discover the latest info about our field, and network.   […]

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New Housing Options for the 50+ Generation.

A Next For Me Market Report This quarter, Next for Me partnered on a housing survey with Silvernest, an online home sharing platform that pairs boomers, retirees, empty nesters and other older adults with compatible housemates for long-term rent arrangements.  Our survey was conducted with Next for Me and Silvernest subscribers in the United States […]

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Silicon Valley Longevity Project

Next for Me is proud to be a charter member of the Silicon Valley Longevity Project. Companies benefit from the wisdom, maturity, and knowledge of workers over 50,  as well as our greater understanding of customer needs of our growing demographic. But few programs and policies exist to support us. Our mission is to create […]

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