I left a chief HR officer job at 55. Now I work 3 days a week and still get benefits.

Angela Cheng-Cimini enjoys her role as a mentor, particularly to Asian people. Courtesy of Angela Cheng-Cimini Angela Cheng-Cimini worked full-time in HR for more than 30 years. She reconsidered her career in her mid 50s after losing friends her age to cancer. Cheng-Cimini quit her fast-paced job for a part-time position that allows her to mentor others. This story is based on an interview with Angela Cheng-Cimini, 56, a veteran HR professional who lives near Baltimore. It has been edited for…