Retirement Job Guide
Getting a job after retirement can help you earn extra money and spend your time productively. Retirees may consider working due to a financial setback, such as investment losses or reduced returns on fixed-income investments. Sometimes retirees prefer to work just to avoid boredom. For retirees who were passionate about their jobs, working part time in their former career field is an option.
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Employment Benefits
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The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) frequently publishes the names of the best employers for retirees. Among the criteria are salary, benefits and flexible work hours. Insurance benefits such as life, health and long-term care are offered by the top employers. Prescription drug coverage, dental and vision insurance, and health savings accounts were also available at some of the high-ranking companies. Continued training for both full- and part- time employees is also a desirable benefit for many retirees. Many retirees want continued professional growth, for which training is an important component.
Entrepreneurs
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Retirees can also start full or part-time businesses. Part-timers may turn their hobby into a business. Franchising can be a good option for those who want training when starting the business and ongoing assistance. While entrepreneurship can be profitable, retirees who want to be entrepreneurs need to ensure business start-up costs won't threaten their financial security if the business is not successful.
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Consulting
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Years of expert knowledge attained from career experience can lead to a successful consulting career after retirement. Consulting may provide the opportunity to work intermittently. Retirees often have a large network of connections built throughout their careers that will be an asset in consulting.
Volunteering
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The opportunity to give back to their community makes volunteering an option for retirees who want to keep busy but don't necessarily need or want a paid job. Volunteer work is a great venue to learn new skills or continue to sharpen existing ones. Non-profit or religious organizations are possible sources of volunteer opportunites. There are also online services to match volunteers with organizations that need assistance.
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