Let’s face it, not all retirement plans end in a successful fruition. Some seniors I know, or those nearing retirement are quick to admit, it really takes a lot more than careful planning. Worse, if luck is not on your side, market shares drop unexpectedly, leaving you with last minute, frantic calculations of your liquid assets and those unattended extra something you can quickly turn into cash, i.e assets you failed to notice then when you were living comfortably.
Sadly, I have heard stories from friends—and I am sure, you have heard them too—seniors delaying retirement for 5 or so more years just to make sure they won’t experience a “dry spell”—something that is far from amusing when you are well into your retirement age..
Lucky are those who were granted to work some more years but how about those who already went on with their retirement only to realize they needed to go back to work? Here are some tips for landing a better retirement job because for me, going back to work while retired need not be a pain at all!
• Start local. There are jobs you can find without going too far from your own home—you just have to look for them and in some instances, be creative enough to spot opportunities. You can even inquire with your last place of work for job openings or part time jobs. If you did good during your working years, there is a big chance they will hire you again.
• Aim for part-time jobs, if possible. You still need to somehow enjoy your retirement years, which means a work should not occupy 100% of your time anymore. You just don’t have the energy for that anymore and you are wasting valuable time if you do. Having part-time jobs is enough to tide you over, along with other monetary aid you’re supposed to be receiving.
• Look for temporary jobs. Companies are now hiring for projects on a temporary basis. Jobs like this are usually not critical of age and would hire base on expertise. Aside from that, temporary jobs pay as much as regular jobs, sometimes even higher.
• Join community programs. Government indeed takes care of their people. You just have to get out there and join. While you can volunteer for programs, paying jobs are also available.
• Expand your horizons. All you need is a little background on something and you’re off to something big—on your free time! Join free seminars and watch online instructional videos for free. Learning something new will help you land a job that is both enjoyable and fulfilling.
