There is nothing at all wrong with being a door greeter at Walmart. However, that’s not for everyone. If you’ve found yourself retired and bored (or struggling to make ends meet), then the jobs below can fill your days as well as your pockets. The best part is that they are all flexible, meaning you can work when you want and relax when you don’t.
Insurance Sales
As an adult with decades of life experience, you already know the benefits of having life insurance. Insurance sales is an excellent way to share your knowledge and help people protect their family’s financial future. You don’t need sales experience, but you do need a driving passion and a willingness to get to know your products before you start signing contacts. You’ll also want to research insurance companies to get an idea of the culture and salary you are walking into. As an agent, you can expect to make a median income of just more than £25,494, but you could earn much more if you put the work into it.
Consultant
If you worked before, there is a good chance that you have all the experience necessary to become a consultant in your former industry. A consultant is not a full-time employee; instead, you are your own boss and sell your skills to others. If you were a policeman or detective, for example, you might work as a consultant in loss prevention or private security. The possibilities for this line of work are virtually endless.
Working as a consultant may offer you the opportunity to work remotely from home. One of the most effective ways to locate consultant work is through online job boards like Upwork. These boards list both short- and long-term job opportunities in areas like sales and marketing, customer service, and administrative support.
Substitute Teacher
Do you love kids? Becoming a substitute teacher is one of the best ways to make a difference in your community while enjoying all of the hugs, smiles, and laughter you could ever want. Swing Education notes that you can set your own schedule and choose which classrooms you want to teach in. You probably won’t make a ton of money, but you will have an opportunity to meet many local families. Just make sure you get your flu shot before your first teaching gig.
Rideshare Driver
Ridesharing is one of the great inventions of the Millennial generation. But just because it’s the 20- and 30-somethings using it does not mean that seniors don’t appreciate companies like Uber. In fact, according to some surveys, more than half of on-demand drivers are 61 years or older. It’s an excellent part-time job for seniors, particularly if you live in a populated area.
Tour Guide
Out of all the jobs we’ve listed, this one has the potential for the most fun. As a tour guide, you get to share your home town — or even the world — with people from all walks of life. Live in London? Grab a microphone and narrate an architecture tour. Additionally, ghost hunting and historical walking tours are one of the most popular attractions. Many museums also have plenty of volunteer opportunities available for seniors who are interested in historic conservation. These often are reimbursed with tips, only but it’s a wonderful experience.
Again, if you want to work behind the cash register or bag groceries during retirement, there’s absolutely no shame in that. However, if you are a little more adventurous or feel called to share your life experiences, the positions discussed above all have excellent availability. So, clean up your resume, brush up on your interview skills by utilizing the many helpful tips found on Influence the Interview, and set to work!
Article written by Carla Lopez
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