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8 Best Jobs for Retirees


By Nicole Fallon, BusinessNewsDaily Contributor15 hours ago

Americans may be able to start collecting retirement benefits at age
62, but in today's world, many workers are continuing to stay employed
well beyond retirement age. Whether they want to earn some extra cash,
continue using their career skills, or try their hand at something
new, more and more senior citizens are choosing to take a part-time
job after retirement. Here are eight opportunities you can pursue as a
retired worker.

Bookkeeper

Most small businesses don't have an on-staff accountant, so the task
of record-keeping often falls to the business owner. A highly
organized, trustworthy bookkeeper can alleviate the stress of sorting
through receipts and tax returns. You'll most likely need to put in
only one or two days a month for each client, depending on how many
sales and expenses they have. Knowledge of QuickBooks and CPA
certification are pluses, but not necessarily requirements for this
job.

Child care

Whether it's with a day care or nursery school, or an independent
child care service, watching children for busy parents during the work
day or weekends is a great gig for a retired worker. As someone older,
likely with children and/or grandchildren of your own, parents will
see you as a more mature, responsible caretaker than the teenager next
door. [25 Action Words to Include on Your Resume]

Consultant

Many small and large businesses hire part-time consultants to work on
short-term projects. If you retired from an industry that lends itself
to consulting work, you could pick up extra money offering your advice
and expertise to other companies. While it may not be steady, becoming
an independent consultant can give you the chance to expand your
professional network while using your hard-earned career skills.
Fields like Web development, marketing and finance are especially well
suited for this type of job.

Home health aide

As a personal care or home health aide, you can help fellow senior
citizens with limited mobility or disabilities live more comfortably
in their own homes. You'll be responsible for assisting with bathing,
dressing and housekeeping for the disabled or chronically ill, and in
some cases, you may administer medication. You don't need a degree or
prior experience to work in a private residence, but working in a
certified hospice or care facility requires formal training and a
standardized test. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that there
will be a 70 percent increase in the demand for home health aides by
the end of the decade.

Nonprofit worker

Since nonprofit organizations don't often have large hiring budgets,
there's a good chance that many of the functions filled by full-time
staffers at for-profit companies are open for part-time candidates.
Whether you work as an administrative assistant, a marketing manager
or an outreach coordinator, getting involved with a nonprofit is a
great way to give back to the community and work for a cause you're
passionate about.

Retail salesperson

Ringing up purchases at your local supermarket or clothing store might
seem better suited for high school and college students, but a job
with flexible scheduling that isn't too physically demanding is a
great option for a retired worker. Many larger companies offer
benefits packages to their part-time employees, so consider applying
to one if you want to supplement your retirement benefits.

Temp worker

Rather than commit yourself to one post-retirement job, why not sign
on with a temp agency and work short-term jobs? While they may not
always be the most interesting positions, you'll be able to gain a
wide variety of experiences with many different companies. Office
clerks, customer service representatives and repair workers are among
the top temporary jobs.

Tutor

If nearby high schools and universities offer test preparation
programs for students, you might be able to find a job as a tutor.
Prep courses for SAT, GRE and other high-level tests are expensive,
which translates into good money for course leaders. If schools aren't
hiring, you could open your own tutoring business and run it out of
your home.

Originally published on Business News Daily.

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