In a commentary, SMU Professor of Organisational Behaviour & Human Resources (Education) Thomas Menkhoff discussed how retirement anxiety can be managed for a smooth transition into the golden years, as he reflected on his current ‘post-65 retirement appointment’ which will expire come summer 2026. This date marks both the end of his tenure and his 25th anniversary at SMU – a milestone that would typically be cause for celebration. Yet, even though he has outlived his father, he feels anxious about approaching the end of his current appointment and what may come next. He pointed out that retirement anxiety can pose a challenge for pre-retirees regardless of the colour of their collars, and discussed several approaches which the individual, corporates and society can take to manage retirement anxiety so retirees can stay intellectually and socially engaged.