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This great post today is from our Guest Author Sharon Wagner from Senior Friendly. info and highlights some jobs that are geared toward seniors and working from home. Not only will these jobs provide some extra money to supplement your retirement income, but they also help keep your brain sharp. Now onto the article …
It may sound surprising, but many seniors claim they miss working after retirement. Throughout our whole lives, we save so we can enjoy life without working, only to realize working is part of what gave life fulfillment. Working part-time during retirement can not only put extra cash in our hands, but it can also help us retain a sense of meaning and purpose.
Are you interested in picking up part-time work while retired and staying safe during the pandemic? Here are some common jobs for seniors and what you can expect from each of them.
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Tax Preparer
For those retiring from careers in finance and accounting, being a tax preparer is a great part-time gig. You can choose to only work during the busiest times of tax season, for individuals, companies, or both. Since tax season is typically early in the year, you can front-load your spending and plan for your budget. Tax season runs through April 15, giving you plenty of time to travel, visit family, and pursue your hobbies.
Insurance Representative
For people retiring from sales, customer service, or insurance industries, working part-time as an insurance representative can be a great way to put your skills to good use. Insurance jobs can range from small businesses to major corporations, and it’s important you wind up at a place that supports and encourages you, and with a mission you can believe in. Take to the internet to do a little research on insurance companies to ensure you land a job in a workplace culture that you really enjoy.
Consultant
For people in marketing and leadership positions, consulting is a great way to share your strategic mind with growing companies. You can spend as much or as little time as you’d like, and only with the clients you choose. The best part of being a consultant is that technology empowers us to work from anywhere, so you don’t have to cancel or postpone a vacation or outing because a client needs you. You’ll want to be sure your own tech is up to date; a powerful and reliable smartphone and/or tablet is crucial for consultants. There are a lot of different kinds of smartphones available today, including the Apple iPhone 12, Google Pixel 5, and the Samsung Galaxy S21. Fortunately, some wireless providers offer savings on newer models through trade-in and sign-up deals. Be sure to do your research to find the right device for your needs.
Dog Walker
Doctors will tell you that low-impact exercise is fundamental for seniors who want to maintain their health during retirement. With that in mind, choosing a part-time job that keeps you moving is a great way to make some spending money while prioritizing your physical health at the same time. For seniors who are animal lovers, being a dog walker helps you achieve both. You must first, of course, have a love for dogs and animals in general. Next, you may want to limit the area you work in based on your transportation needs and the hours you want to work. Finally, consider signing up on a site like Care.com or Rover.com, or you can share your information on social media and neighborhood networking sites like NextDoor.com.
Working from Home
Besides the ideas listed above, there are jobs that don’t involve going to an office. In this day and age, more and more companies are offering work-from-home opportunities. Going this route does come with some great benefits: It can reduce stress, help you save money on transportation, and allow you more time to focus on a healthy lifestyle. If you plan on working from home, you’ll need a well-functioning computer, good internet access, and security software.
Working in retirement has a lot of benefits. Doctors and researchers even see a link between a decline in work and an increase in memory and cognitive disorders. That means part-time work for seniors can have physical and mental benefits as well as financial ones.
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