“I was feeling
lonely when my daughter convinced me to move into a senior
community. I was reluctant at first, but now wish I would
have done it sooner.” – Paula
In a difficult
economy, jobs for seniors can really help out. Seniors may
find part time jobs are more plentiful than full time jobs.
A part time job may be easier to find and
that may suit you fine if you want to reduce your work hours.
Retail, service and agricultural businesses are most likely
to offer part-time employment. In retail jobs, many of them
are part time. Think Walmart.
Or Freelance, work at home is the way to
go today.
In additon to the Walmart greeter and the
handyman at Home Depot type part time jobs at large companies,
small Locally owned businesses offer many part time jobs
for seniors. A great place to start looking is close to
home. Check with the manager of the senior community to
see about part time jobs right where you live. The activities
director, office and bookkeeping, and even the sales office
are places to check.
Sign up with
temp agencies locally. They will be looking at your experience,
skills and talents, not as much as looking at age as permanant
jobs do. Part-time jobs can turn into full time jobs for
seniors. These temp jobs are good experience and helps build
your resume. Who knows, you just want to remain with the
temp agency, many people do. Also some temp part time jobs
can last months or over a year.
With retirement from your normal job, you
may even want to start your own small business. There are
lots of opportunities to start your business in area such
as almost any services, retail, restaurants, work at home,
consulting and of coarse Internet businesses. It may be
easier to buy an existing business.
When you consider starting a new business,
you have to consider location. More and more entrepreneurs
are recognizing the benefits of starting a business in a
small town. There are cost saving from office
space, tax advantages, cheaper labor, and a strong
work ethic. Then many times there is a growing market. You
may even become a big fish in a little pond. With the Internet,
email, very low phone costs and overnight shipping you can
work anywhere. Might as well be a nice place to call home.
The Federal
Government has the Senior
Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). SCSEP
enhances employment opportunities for older Americans and
promotes them as a solution for businesses seeking trained,
qualified, and reliable employees. Older workers are a valuable
resource for the 21st century workforce, and SCSEP is committed
to providing high-quality job training and employment assistance
to participants. We have an extensive network of service
providers that reaches every state and five U.S. territories.
State and local governments also may have information about
jobs for seniors.
