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If you’re
nearing retirement
but can’t see yourself completely leaving the workforce, whether due to
financial necessity or to keep boredom at bay, there are plenty of jobs
to consider for your second act. Work doesn’t have to come to a
complete stop unless you want it to. There are many opportunities for
you to make the most of your retirement while earning an income and
making a difference in people’s lives.
If you’re considering the idea of a part-time job after you exit the
workforce, you’re not alone. Roughly 54% of older workers (those 60
years of age and older), said they plan to work after retirement,
according to a
CareerBuilder retirement survey. This is an increase from 45% the year before.
Career expert Nancy Collamer said work after retirement can be a good
time to reinvent your career. “Whether out of necessity, desire, or a
combination of the two, it is clear that millions of boomers will soon
be looking for ways to reinvent their careers without a traditional
9-to-5 job. We will work during a phase known as semi-retirement—the
stage that occurs after the big full-time job ends and before full
retirement sets in,” said Collamer in
Second-Act Careers: 50+ Ways to Profit from Your Passions During Semi-Retirement.
This time around, you can choose work you enjoy and work on your own
terms. Here are five work options that are fun, flexible, and pay the
bills.
1. National park worker
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Why not see some of the most beautiful parks in the world while
making a few quick bucks? If you’re looking for a slower pace and a
serene environment, consider taking on a job at one of America’s
breathtaking national parks.
There are several jobs to choose from, including management, grounds
maintenance, food services, and retail. The median salary for a national
park service employee is
$54,000 annually, according to career site PayScale.
2. Adjunct professor
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Put your years of experience to use by teaching an introductory class
in your field. Don’t let your level of education hold you back. If you
didn’t earn a Ph.D., have no worries. Depending on the area of study, a
Ph.D. isn’t always necessary to teach on the college level. Many adjunct
professors hold a master’s degree. The median annual salary for an
adjunct professor is roughly
$31,000.
However, PayScale notes that the salaries in big cities like New York
and Miami pay bigger bucks. New York adjunct professors, for example,
can earn an average of $88,000 a year.
3. Consultant
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If you’d rather work on short-term projects instead of staying with
one company, consulting may be just right for you. The first place you
can go to seek project-based work is your current employer. If you
haven’t left the workforce yet, or if you left a while ago but still
have contacts at the company, ask if your employer would like to hire
you on a freelance basis. This may be the best option since the managers
are familiar with you and already know the quality of your work. There
are many types of consultants, and the pay will depend on your industry
in location. However, the average consultant salary is roughly
$92,564 a year, according to career site Glassdoor.
4. Child care worker
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If you enjoy being around children, you may want to look into working
in the child care field. You could start by offering to take care of
your neighbor’s children. You may even consider working at a day care
center or starting your own
home-based family day care center. The average salary for a child care worker is
$9.12 an hour.
5. Freelance writer
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Working as a freelance writer can give you the freedom to work from
home while earning an income. Freelance writers can set their own hours
and don’t have to worry about the stress of commuting to the office
every day. You can find freelance jobs through word-of-mouth referrals
as well as job boards dedicated to freelance writing jobs. The average
salary for a freelance writer is about
$28.50 per hour.
Culled from Money & Career Cheat Sheet
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