Ten Ideal Post-Retirement Jobs for Seniors

There are plenty of reasons why you might be considering a post-retirement career. Whether you’re looking to explore a new employment option, stay active, meet new people, or simply add a little cushion to your monthly budget, there are as many job options available to seniors as there are reasons to stay in the workforce. 

As an increasing number of older adults are continuing to work past age 55, many employers are also recognizing the value of hiring experienced workers, as well as the traits like loyalty, reliability, and trustworthiness that are common in older generations.

Here are just some of the employment opportunities that are available for those in adults over the age of 55:

1. Administrative Assistant/Virtual Assistant

Assistants answer phones, book appointments, respond to customer questions, and more. Virtual assistants work remotely, which means the job can be done anywhere with a strong Internet signal.

2. Artist

Put your drawing, painting, sewing, soap- or jewelry-making, or other crafting skills to work and make products to sell at craft fairs, farmers markets, or online through a site like Etsy.

3. Consultant

Perhaps you no longer wish to work full time, but you’d like to continue working in your field of choice on a part-time basis. If so, you can share your experience and knowledge with others as a consultant. Companies may seek out consultants in their field to help with specific projects or during times of transition.

4. Courier

Couriers deliver food, packages, and other goods to those who order them through services like GrubHub and Amazon Flex. Medical courier jobs are also becoming increasingly common.

5. Home Health/Personal Care Aide

Personal care aides help people with basic needs by running errands, tending to housework, and more. Home health aides provide basic medical care such as administering medications, changing bandages, and similar tasks.

6. Retail Sales

Retail positions offer many perks, including flexible hours, a store discount, and even health benefits in some larger retail stores.

7. Tax Preparer

You don’t have to be an accountant to earn money helping others prepare their taxes; you simply need to pass a competency exam and obtain a Preparer Tax Identification Number from the IRS.

8. Teacher

Community colleges and senior centers often hire instructors for professional development or general interest classes and you don’t need to be a scholar or professor to share your knowledge with those eager to learn.

9. Tour Guide

Share your knowledge of popular vacation spots and the history of the site by becoming a tour guide. 

10. Uber/Lyft Driver

On-demand drivers can set their own hours, making this one of the most flexible post-retirement jobs available.

Many post-retirement jobs offer more than just a paycheck – they also offer a chance to make a career from a favorite hobby or pastime, the opportunity to help others, and a means for keeping your mind and body active. Take the time to consider your post-retirement job carefully, and you may even find that it doesn’t feel like work!

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